Trader Joe’s Princess Cake has become a hard-to-find item after selling out, according to The Kitchn.
The publication’s writer said they eventually found the cake, then wished they had bought two. The reaction reflects the particular pull of limited-run supermarket desserts: once a product disappears from the shelf, a single purchase can feel less like a treat than a missed opportunity.
For visitors and residents accustomed to browsing Montenegro’s bakeries, markets and hotel dessert counters, the story is a useful reminder that food discoveries are often shaped by timing. A favourite cake, pastry or seasonal sweet may not be waiting on the next visit.
Princess Cake is the latest Trader Joe’s product to draw attention through scarcity rather than a broad restaurant rollout. Anyone who spots a food item they genuinely want to revisit may recognise the buyer’s conclusion: one can sometimes be insufficient.