The Whole Foods bakery section was pretty well-stocked when I visited.

Molly Allen

Whole Foods is known for its quality food and a wide selection of specialty, natural, and organic ingredients.Its salad bar and hot buffet are great for lunch, and it also has a large bakery section with items ranging from breakfast pastries to decorated cakes.But just how good are Whole Foods' desserts, really?As a professional baker, recipe developer, and former bakery owner, I always prefer home-baked desserts, but I recognize that sometimes you need a quick fix or an easy pick-up-and-go treat for a special occasion.So, I shopped for a range of treats from my nearest Whole Foods store in the Seattle area to see what's really worth buying.

The berry Chantilly cake was on display in the bakery case.

I got a 6-inch round Chantilly cake.