November 6th 2024.
The excitement is palpable among Tesco shoppers as a beloved treat from the past has made a comeback on the shelves. It seems that old school favorites are making a comeback, with discontinued chocolates from the 90s and beauty products from the 80s also making their way back into stores in the past few months.
But the latest addition to the nostalgic lineup has got everyone talking. Say hello to the 'retro' Tunis Cake, now available at Tesco for £10. This delectable dessert is brought to us by the brand Say it with Cake, and it has already captured the hearts (and taste buds) of many shoppers.
For those who have never had the pleasure of trying it, a Tunis Cake is a delicious alternative to the traditional Christmas fruit cake. It consists of a madeira sponge base, topped with a generous layer of chocolate, and decorated with vanilla frosting and colorful marzipan fruits.
The origins of this cake can be traced back to the Edwardian era, but it gained popularity in the 1930s when Scottish Bakery Macfarlane Langs began commercially producing them. Even after the company merged with McVitie's, they continued to make these cakes with a slight twist in the recipe until the mid-1980s.
Unfortunately, since then, the Tunis Cake has disappeared from supermarket shelves, except for the occasional seasonal appearance. So it's no surprise that its return has caused quite a stir among fans of the dessert.
Social media has been flooded with messages of joy and nostalgia, as people reminisce about their childhood memories of eating this cake. Many have shared how they used to have it every Christmas, and are thrilled to have it back. Some have even tagged their loved ones, saying how the cake reminds them of them.
One shopper described the cake as 'immense', while another couldn't resist exclaiming, 'OMG, I am buying this, I don't care!' Others have shared their experiences of enjoying the Tunis Cake with their families, with one person confessing it's been about 60 years since they last had it.
Interestingly, this is not the only option available for Tunis Cake lovers. Some have reported spotting the cake in other stores like M&S and Sainsbury's recently. In fact, M&S is currently offering a version of the Tunis Cake on Ocado online, also priced at £10 and described simply as 'an iced sponge cake with marzipan fruits'.
Such is the popularity of this nostalgic dessert that there is even a Facebook campaign dedicated to bringing back the original McVitie's Tunis Cake. With over 2,900 members, the group is determined to make this a reality. In their plea for the return of the cake, the creators highlight its significance as a must-have item at Christmas and the perfect post-dinner dessert.
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