What Are The UK’s Favourite Cakes?
Us Brits love cake and there’s no denying that, whether it’s a party or afternoon tea, whatever excuse we can find we’ll always make room for cake. Cake is a favourite pastime for many and everyone loves tucking into a piece, whether it’s the cake you love or you’re an icing person. With cakes coming in so many varieties, it’s easy to see why so many people love it and there really is something for everyone. Even as a cake maker, we never tire of cakes, from large one to cupcakes and much more. Whatever the excuse, we’ll always find time for some cake. Now, what could the UK’s favourite cakes be? Is it the classic victoria sponge or something else? Well, below we’ll cover what some of the UKs most favourite cakes are and do you agree with this? Or are your favourite cakes something different to what’s listed below?
The Top Cakes In The UK
1. Cheese Please - The Cheesecake
It’s easy to see why cheesecake has become one of the nation’s favourite cakes as it is everywhere. From supermarkets to local bakeries and much more, cheesecake is one of the most readily available cakes in the country. From baked to no-bake cheesecakes, and with many different flavours to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Even people that don’t like the separate ingredients in cheesecake, seem to love cheesecakes once they are pieced together.
2. The Bruce - Chocolate Cake
Surprisingly, chocolate cake has overtaken the classic sponge cake. Whether it’s our love of chocolate or a famous film that has made us fall in love with chocolate cake, no one truly knows why, but it’s easy to see why it is popular. Chocolate cake combines sweet and bitterness into one, ultimately providing a deep and indulgent flavour that’s sure to get your taste buds tingly. Most chocolate cakes are milk or dark chocolate and they can be used for any type of cake, such as birthdays, celebrations and even wedding cakes.
3. The Classic - Victoria Sponge
We knew it would be in the list, we just didn’t know where it would land. Whilst victoria sponge has slipped from the top spot, it still remains one of the most popular and readily available types of cakes on the market. Sponge cakes typically come with a buttercream and raspberry or strawberry jam filling and they can come plain and dusted or fully iced and decorated. Victoria sponge cakes are a timeless classic and they go perfect with any type of meal or beverage.
4. Tangy Taste - Lemon Drizzle
We knew people liked lemon drizzle but seeing it land at number four was a surprise. Lemon drizzle is a sweet cake that provides a subtle tang that makes your taste buds water and ultimately leaves you wanting more. Lemon drizzle cake is typically available in both small squares and large loaf cakes and it’s typically served in cafe settings, although lemon flavoured cakes can also be used for birthday cakes, wedding cakes and much more.
5. One Of Your Five A Day? - Carrot Cake
Does it really count as one of your five a day? Whilst we can’t say for sure it does, most carrot cakes do actually contain large amounts of carrots, so it might well be. Carrot cakes are a simple but delicious cake, so it’s easy to see why they have become so popular in recent years. With a rise in the number of vegetarians and vegans in the UK as well, carrot cake fits perfectly into both diets for anyone looking for a tasty cake treat.
