{"id":2402,"date":"2025-05-16T13:40:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/?p=2402"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:04:28","slug":"lidl-launches-59p-retro-bakery-item-so-good-its-making-00s-kids-cry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/16\/lidl-launches-59p-retro-bakery-item-so-good-its-making-00s-kids-cry\/","title":{"rendered":"Lidl launches 59p retro bakery item so good it\u2019s making 00s kids cry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lidl bakery has launched a school cake slice but some love it, and some hate it (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lidl<\/a> bakery has done it again\u2026<\/p>\n

The supermarket\u2019s<\/a> latest addition to its bakery shelves is serving a hit of nostalgia, recreating an iconic school<\/a> dinner treat.<\/p>\n

The brand has announced the launch of School Cake<\/a>, which features vanilla-flavoured sponge and is topped with buttercream and rainbow sprinkles \u2013 and it\u2019s already a hit with shoppers.<\/p>\n

A slice will cost you a measly 59p but you\u2019ll need to hurry to get your fix, because it\u2019s only available in stores across the country until June 11.<\/p>\n

Shared on Instagram page @uknewestfoods, it received rave reviews, while others were desperate to grab themselves a slice.<\/p>\n

\u2018Just eaten two of these with my lunch, oops! Delicious,\u2019 wrote one.<\/p>\n

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The School cake features a vanilla sponge with buttercream and sprinkles (Picture: Emily Scott\/Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

@mareenrufasa said: \u2018Omg my dreams of eating this again might just become a reality.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018I want some,\u2019 said another, while one added: \u2018Hell yeah! I\u2019ll buy a whole tray haha.\u2019<\/p>\n

Others on TikTok rated it a \u201910\/10\u2032, with TikToker Cerys Nelmes saying: \u2018I cried whilst eating it with custard.\u2019<\/p>\n

But not everyone was pleased with Lidl\u2019s version of the classic dinner lady treat, pointing out one glaring issue.<\/p>\n

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@cerysnelmes<\/a> <\/p>\n

Thank you @LidlGB! School day memories! #lidl<\/a> #cake<\/a> #schoolcake<\/a> #lidlbakery<\/a> #food<\/a> #foodtok<\/a> #fyp<\/a> #foryoupage\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f<\/a> #newin<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c original sound \u2013 Cerys Nelmes<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\u2018Doesn\u2019t look much like traditional old school cake, that\u2019s more of a butter cream frosting on top rather than icing,\u2019 wrote one on the Snack Reviews Facebook group.<\/p>\n

\u2018Can tell from the photo that the icing is too thick and the size of the cake is way too small\u2026 It\u2019s not the same,\u2019 added another.<\/p>\n

Kacey-lea Cook said: \u2018Yeahh that frosting doesn\u2019t look right at all, I\u2019ll passssss.\u2019<\/p>\n

Others simply weren\u2019t impressed with the product or value for money. One claimed it \u2018doesn\u2019t taste great\u2019 while another said \u2018they were too sweet\u2019.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by UKNewestFoods (@uknewestfoods)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Social media user @_tanikka210_ said on Instagram: \u2018Wish they were slightly bigger for the price, at my local Lidl the slices look so small for 59p each.\u2019<\/p>\n

The retailer\u2019s bakery has a cult-like following, and last year was crowned\u00a0the nation\u2019s favourite<\/a>, beating rivals like Tesco and Sainsbury\u2019s.<\/p>\n

And this School Cake isn\u2019t the only treat to cause a stir. Hot off the heels of the\u00a0Mini Egg Brownie<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Cinnamon Bun Blondie<\/a>, the Cheesecake Brownie<\/a> has been getting fans excited too.<\/p>\n

But you\u2019ll need to be quick, as what the Lidl Lord giveth, he sadly taketh away, and the Cheesecake Brownie is only available until May 28.<\/p>\n

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@newfoodfindsuk<\/a> <\/p>\n

New @LidlGB Cheesecake Brownie\ud83e\udd24 #newfoodfindsuk<\/a> #cheesecakebrownies<\/a> #newfoodfindsuk<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c Falling or flying \u2013 Jorja Smith<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Amassing over 52,000 likes on\u00a0TikTok<\/a>, it was a huge hit when it was first released in 2024, with shoppers drooling over its fudge brownie base, cheesecake layer and rich chocolate drizzle.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m not a brownie lover but OMG they are moreish, delicious, soft, rich, chocolatey, then a hit of cheesecake,\u2019 said Jenny Jacombs on Facebook. \u2018Grab one if you can.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018These are the\u00a0best things ever<\/a>\u00a0to come out of\u00a0Lidl<\/a>,\u2019 added Holly Hart.<\/p>\n

So why not pick up both when you\u2019re next in store and see which makes your taste buds tingle.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tHow to make school cake \u2013 the sponge with icing and sprinkles from your childhood\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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Amy Reid, who runs the blog\u00a0Baking With Granny<\/a>, has shared a recipe for school cake<\/a> which includes just seven ingredients.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

But, one of the most important things to remember is to let the cake completely cool before adding the icing\u00a0 \u2013 otherwise it won\u2019t set and will run off your bake.<\/p>\n

Below is the recipe from Baking with Granny\u2019s blog\u2026<\/p>\n

How to make school cake<\/h2>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

Sprinkles to decorate<\/p>\n

280g margarine (at room temperature)<\/p>\n

280g caster sugar<\/p>\n

5 free-range eggs (at room temperature)<\/p>\n

280g self-raising flour<\/p>\n

300g icing sugar<\/p>\n

Few teaspoons of boiling water<\/p>\n

Method<\/h3>\n

1. Pre-heat your oven to 180\u00b0c (160\u00b0c for fan assisted oven or Gas Mark 4) and a 9\u00d712 inch baking tin with greaseproof paper. Set aside.<\/p>\n

2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n

3. Add the eggs one at time, ensuring each is mixed through before adding the next.<\/p>\n

4. Sift in the flour and gently fold to create a batter.<\/p>\n

5. Transfer the batter to your pre-lined tin and bake in your pre-heated oven for 50-60 minutes until risen, golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean.<\/p>\n

6. Leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n

7. Once your cake has cooled completely, in a bowl, mix the icing sugar with a few teaspoons of boiling water, adding a little water at time until you have a thick pouring consistency. Pour the icing onto your cake, using a spoon to guide it to the edges. Finish with some rainbow sprinkles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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