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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Tesco shoppers going wild over £16 chocolate cake that's ‘best they've ever had'
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more It's the simple things in life, right? The sun shining, a good hair day and your local supermarket launching a tempting new sweet treat. And Tesco might have nailed it with its latest release. The retailer has teamed up with Studio Bakery, a family-run bakery business from Lancashire, to start selling the brand's giant slices of cake inspired by a nostalgic favourite – you know, that one you always wanted to reach through the screen and smash your face into in Matilda. The aptly named Matilda Cake, is a beast of a chocolate cake slice that claims to serve 10 and sees 12 layers of chocolate sponge and 12 layers of ganache stacked one on top of the other. Priced at £16 for the slice, (which is meant to serve 10 people) the product can be found in Tesco's bigger stores, but not the Express ones. On social media, shoppers have hailed it the 'best chocolate cake they've ever had', with Frankie French posting in the Food Finds UK Official group to say: 'Best chocolate cake I've ever tried, this Studio Bakery Big Matilda Cake. Can't wait to be able to buy it in Tesco.' Connor James replied to say he thought it looked 'amazing' as Cerise Gant commented: 'Oh this will be lethal' Paige Mitchell was also excited by the new product, writing: 'Oh my that will fulfil my pregnancy cravings.' 'I've tried it, it's delicious,' claimed Ashleigh Howard, and Simon Hodgson wasn't keen to share his, replying: 'Serves 10, who are they kidding?' Others compared it to the Costco chocolate cake, the Ultimate Bruce cake from Kake Temptations and the iconic Bertha from Get Baked, a Manchester-based company that sells out slabs of its giant chocolate cake each week. Having tried the Get Baked version, which costs £20 plus postage, I knew I had to see how this one compares. My first impression is that it doesn't look as visually appealing as Bertha. The sponge looks dense and dry, and the ganache is lacking a shine. But it's very much a case of appearances being deceiving as the Matilda cake is much moister than it looks. It's rich, without being too sickly sweet, and oh so enjoyable with a cup of tea. The box recommends heating it up, so that's what I did and I loved the flexibility of being able to enjoy this as both a piece of cake and a hot, molten chocolate pudding, depending on what you're in the mood for. There's also a claim on the box that it serves 10, but I'd say you'd be cheating people out of cake if you stretched it that far. In the Metro office the slice was split between six of us and there were no leftovers. Make of that what you will… This cake is soooo much better than your average supermarket chocolate cake, there's no denying that. More Trending But when it comes down to the wire, the overall quality is higher with the Get Baked product, in terms of the look, taste and even the packaging. Yes, you're spending more, but you definitely get what you pay for in this situation. Bertha's sponge is fresh and moist, the ganache is silky smooth and glossy and it's wrapped carefully in tissue paper inside a visually striking box. In every way possible it feels like a premium product. The Matilda Cake doesn't quite live up to that, but it's a close second. View More » This doesn't surprise me too much though, after all, it is being mass-produced for a supermarket, so it didn't really stand a chance. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Waitrose updates popular hot drink loyalty perk — but shoppers face a £3 charge MORE: 'Totally overrated' restaurant crowned the best in the UK — as top 100 revealed MORE: Unassuming UK village is a surprising must-visit for foodies with 'exceptional' restaurants Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC comedy legend forced to quit the stage midway through performance after falling ill
MATT Lucas has been supported by fans are revealing he was forced to pull out of Les Miserables mid-show over health concerns. The Little Britain star was performing on stage in Australia when he fell ill on stage. 3 3 The 51-year-old had to leave the theatre on Wednesday night when his voice began to fail him Matt, who is starring in the role of Monsieur Thénardier, was replaced by a fellow actor during the production in Sydney. He updated fans in a post on Instagram on Friday. While he did not go into detail about his health problem, he said it was related to his voice. Matt said: "I've been having a magical time in Les Misérables in arenas across Sydney and Melbourne. "In over 30 years, I've never had to bow out of a performance, but tonight, as I was singing Master Of The House, I could feel my voice deserting me." He continued: "So if Thénardier looked very different in act two, that was because the amazing Connor James took over. I am now in bed resting up, and I hope to be back on stage soon." Matt shoto to fame with David Walliams with their hit show over 20 years ago, and now they are working together again. The two comedians revealed earlier this year that they would be unleasing their very first podcast together called, Making A Scene. They have since released regular episodes, some featuring interviews with big names including Simon Pegg, and Daisy May Cooper. Little Britain legends David Walliams and Matt Lucas reunite for new comedy project together 19 years after sitcom Matt and David met at the National Youth Theatre in the early 90s and quickly bonded over their love of comedy and impressions. One of their first collaborations was on Rock Profile, which started in 1999. After other TV parts they finally made it big in 2003 with Little Britain, with the show running until 2009. They also came together to write and star in Come Fly With Me, which ran from 2010 until 2011. The pair stopped working with each other in 2011, amid reports the friendship became strained. Matt wrote in his autobiography about how tensions rose between the pair in 2005 during their epic Little Britain Live tour, leading to a spectacular fight backstage one night. One of their first collaborations was on Rock Profile, which started in 1999. After other TV parts they finally made it big in 2003 with Little Britain, with the show running until 2009. They also came together to write and star in Come Fly With Me, which ran from 2010 until 2011. Much to fans' delight the comedy duo reunited in 2019 after an eight-year feud, announcing that they were planning a "huge TV comeback". Matt and David finally started to work together again in 2019, creating a one-off special episode of Little Britain called Little Brexit which was broadcast on BBC Radio 4, where the show started in 2000. In 2019, the comedy duo were pictured together at the theatre, and in 2020, Matt revealed that the pair are friends again. Matt says: 'I do get asked about Little Britain a lot but what I can say is that David and I are the very best of friends and we speak or exchange messages every single day." And he admitted that modern tech helped them keep in touch. He added that the pair "make each other laugh all the time".
