Customers Question the Extra $0.50‑$1 Charge on Black Carrot Cake – Is It Worth It? Lifestyle News

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Is the Black Carrot Cake Worth the Extra Buck?

The “Sweet‑Tooth” Debate

  • White Carrot Cake
  • Small: $3
  • Medium: $3.50
  • Large: $6
  • Black Carrot Cake
  • Small: $3.50 (adds 50 cents)
  • Medium: $4 (adds 50 cents)
  • Large: $7 (adds a full dollar)
  • People argue whether the extra sweet black sauce actually justifies the jump in price. Some think the price hike is a bit fishy, while others are happy to pay the extra.

    Behind the Black Sauce

    A 60‑year‑old stall owner at Ang Mo Kio’s Teck Ghee Court explains:The sauce isn’t just any sweet glaze — it costs $10 per bottle.“If I price it the same as the white version, I’ll lose money,” she says.The sauce also uses a special fish sauce different from most stalls.

    The Customer Love‑Story

  • 40‑plus Percent of patrons order the darker, sweeter version.
  • A regular fan swears: “The black cake is so soft. I never change my order!”
  • How Others See It

    Other hawkers claim there’s no big cost difference between the two versions, so they keep the prices identical.“Both flavours are equally popular, so why split the price?” they say.

    Bottom Line

  • If you’re a taste‑budvogue who loves intense flavors, go for black.
  • If you prefer a milder, sweeter treat, white will do.
  • The owner thinks the extra price won’t bother fans because the cake is homemade and unique.“If they don’t want to pay the little extra for something so special, that’s their call.”So, should you splurge on the black carrot cake? The answer depends on your taste ribs and your love for a little extra “sweet‑tooth” indulgence.