October 18th 2024.
Over the years, Colin the Caterpillar has undergone some transformations, but has always remained a beloved celebration cake. For the past 34 years, he has been the go-to cake for special occasions, ever since he first appeared on the shelves of M&S in 1990.
Throughout the years, M&S has offered slight variations of the cake, adding seasonal toppings and even introducing a female version, known as Connie. However, one thing has always stayed the same - the delicious base of chocolate sponge, filled with chocolate buttercream and coated in a milk chocolate shell.
But this year, for the first time ever, M&S is making a major change to the inside of Colin. In honor of Halloween 2024, the supermarket is introducing the "creepiest and best" Caterpillar yet - the Spine-tingling surprise Colin. This seasonal cake features red buttercream, giving it an extra spooky look. The face of Colin has also been revamped to resemble a skeleton, and the traditional chocolate beans have been replaced with white chocolate bones. But fear not, despite its new appearance, the taste remains the same as the beloved treat we all know and love.
But Colin isn't the only one getting a makeover. The Mini Colin the Caterpillars will also be filled with the red buttercream for Halloween. Priced at £3.75 for a pack of five, these Mini Skeleton Colin rolls are perfect for a smaller treat. And for those who prefer the traditional Colin, don't worry, he is still available. M&S has also unveiled their Christmas version of the cake, priced at £15. The Sleigh Ride Colin the Caterpillar Cake features regular chocolate buttercream, but with some fun festive additions, such as Santa's hat and a chocolate sleigh.
In addition to their Halloween and Christmas versions of Colin, M&S has also caused a stir with their viral Chocolate Shop Advent Calendar. Metro recently gave it a try and declared it the "best" chocolate advent calendar for Christmas 2024. Priced at £12, this advent calendar offers a variety of chocolates behind each door, including popular Mini Whips, caramel-filled Chocolate Buttons, Blond Fudge Bites, and Peanut Butter and Caramel Chunkies. The surprise element of not knowing what treat you'll get each day adds to the excitement. And according to the Metro lifestyle team, the Chunkies were the star of the show, with their perfect combination of salty, sweet, chewy, and crunchy.
But M&S's delicious treats don't stop there. Their bakery croissant recently scored an impressive 5/5 in a Metro taste test. It's clear that M&S knows how to satisfy our sweet cravings. Do you have a story to share about your experience with M&S treats? We would love to hear from you. Get in touch by emailing us at email.
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