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Daily Record
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Chip shop triggers debate after deep frying Aldi's caterpillar cake
One chippy has taken the deep-fried trend to a whole new level by battering a caterpillar cake - and the internet is divided over the unusual sweet treat A fish and chip shop has sparked fierce debate online after deep-frying a chocolate cake. Taking inspiration from Scotland's deep-fried Mars Bars, a chippy in Telford deep-fried one of Aldi's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cakes. But social media users were stunned when The Silver Fish shared the result online. The Silver Fish often experiments with popular treats, creating everything from battered cheesecake to battered spaghetti on toast. One of their latest creations caused a splash on social media. A video showcasing the battered Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake received over one million views and hundreds of comments from amazed viewers, reports the Mirror. After trying the creation, an employee said: "Wow, this looks unreal. This is insanity. It's so good." Ultimately, he rated the cake 12/10. Reacting to the post, several viewers said they wished they could try the treat themselves. For example, a fan wrote: "Couple slices of that, add a scoop of ice cream onto it, I'd happily pay like £7.50 for that." A second said: "That's disgusting but why do I want it so much." A third viewer joked: "My arteries clogged with just a yet I want a slice so bad." Another response read: "I mean, I wanna be outraged and sickened by this, but damn, I'm hungry now!" A fan added: "This looks UNREAL," and someone agreed: "That looks amazing!" Sharing more praise, a commenter said: "Need," and a food lover replied: "Looks delightful." Unfortunately, some viewers were far from impressed. A social media user joked: "Just because you can doesn't mean you should." A commenter claimed: "Nothing is safe from the chip shops." Another viewer asked: "Am I the only one devastated that Cuthbert got frazzled to death?" Someone teased: "Scotland called, they want their national dish back." A foodie added: "Sacrilege... not even a Colin... where's my pearls, they need clutching." A similar response said: "Justice for Colin." Colin fans didn't have to wait long, though. In another video, the Silver Fish battered one of Marks and Spencer's Colin the Caterpillar cakes, prompting another debate. The post said: "You asked, we delivered," which has amassed over 80,000 views. When it was time for "the moment of truth", the cake passed the taste test. "This is so good. This is nice and warm. This is exceptional. I'm going to give it a 12.1 out of ten," praised the reviewer. However, some cake fans could not be convinced. A response read: "I feel like I've witnessed a crime against humanity." Another said: "NOOOO COLIN," and someone wrote: "That looks nasty." Despite this, someone said: "Years on this earth and I have never wanted anything more than I want this." It's not the first time Colin the Caterpillar has received the chippy treatment, and based on the response from excited fans, it won't be the last time either.
Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chip shop's battered Aldi caterpillar cake has people 'horrified yet intrigued'
Fans of Aldi's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake are desperate to try a battered version, but not everyone's convinved A fish and chip shop has divided the internet after deep frying a chocolate cake. Drawing inspiration from Scotland's deep-fried Mars Bars, a chippy in Telford deep-fried a Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake from Aldi, and social media users were astounded by the results. The Silver Fish regularly experiments with popular treats and viral snacks, creating everything from battered cheesecake to battered spaghetti on toast. While the unusual creations often go viral on TikTok, one recent experiment has captured more attention than most. The chippy's video of the battered Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake has received over one million views and hundreds of comments from viewers who couldn't believe their eyes. Testing the cake, an employee said: "Wow, this looks unreal." He was just as impressed after tasting the battered cake. "This is insanity. It's so good," he praised, ultimately rating the cake 12/10. While many viewers said they were desperate to taste the cake themselves, not everyone was so impressed by the idea. One fan wrote: "Couple slices of that, add a scoop of ice cream onto it, I'd happily pay like £7.50 for that." A second said: "That's disgusting but why do I want it so much." A third viewer joked: "My arteries clogged with just a yet I want a slice so bad." Another response read: "I mean, I wanna be outraged and sickened by this, but damn, I'm hungry now!" A fan added: "This looks UNREAL," and someone agreed: "That looks amazing!" More praise came from a commenter who said: "Need." A foodie agreed: "Looks delightful." On the other hand, a different response read: "Just because you can doesn't mean you should." A commenter claimed: "Nothing is safe from the chip shops." Someone else asked: "Am I the only one devastated that Cuthbert got frazzled to death?" Another viewer joked: " Scotland called, they want their national dish back." A foodie added: "Sacrilege... not even a Colin... where's my pearls, they need clutching." A similar response said: "Justice for Colin." Thankfully, Colin fans didn't have long to wait. In a follow-up video, the Silver Fish battered one of Marks and Spencer's Colin the Caterpillar cakes, prompting another debate. The post said: "You asked, we delivered," and it has amassed over 80,000 views. When it was time for "the moment of truth", the cake passed the taste test. The reviewer said: "This is so good. This is nice and warm. This is exceptional. I'm going to give it a 12.1 out of ten." Once more, viewers' responses were divided. One unimpressed commenter said: "I feel like I've witnessed a crime against humanity." However, someone else said: "Years on this earth and i have never wanted anything more than I want this." While this isn't the first time Colin the Caterpillar has received the chippy treatment, based on the response from excited fans, more adventurous foodies will likely give it a try.
Daily Record
18-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Aldi shoppers urged to look out for new green sticker on items in popular aisle
Regular Aldi customers will notice a new label in stores as part of the supermarket's continued charity pledge. Aldi is urging shoppers to be on the lookout for a new green label in stores which has been placed in a popular aisle. Teaming up with a well-known charity, the budget supermarket is hoping to help raise funds and awareness for a good cause through this new label. Sharing the news on TikTok, Aldi staff members have informed loyal customers that they will start seeing a new green sticker in the much-loved bakery aisle. More specifically, the viral Cuthbert the Caterpillar chocolate cakes will be donning the new label. On this sticker, shoppers will see a number for donations to help raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, reports the Express. The charity has been in partnership with Aldi since 2017, which has pledged to raise £20million in funds by 2031. In the caption, Aldi said: "Cuthbert has got a shiny new sticker so you can text 'ALDI3' to 70490 to donate £3 to @Teenage Cancer Trust to help support their incredible work! PS: No Cuthberts were harmed in the making of this video." At the start of the partnership, the popular supermarket pledged to raise £5million in five years for the charity, however the goal was met in just 3.5 years. As a result, the company raised its goal to £10million by 2027. However, once again Aldi reached its target early - nearly three years before the end date - which has left the supermarket with the new goal of double the amount by 2031. In the comments section of the TikTok video, many shoppers praised the supermarket for their support for the charity. The official Teenage Cancer Trust account also replied: "Love this addition to Cuthbert. Thank you so much for your continued support." The goal of the charity is to "reach every young person with cancer", which makes funding vital. However, raising money isn't the only way Aldi supports the charity. They currently provide monthly Aldi vouchers to all 28 units, which allows funded staff to put on events and provide snacks for the young people staying there. Additionally, there is the Aldi Rainbow Fund which provides families who are struggling financially with vouchers and an emergency stop gap until they can gain further support. As of right now, Aldi has raised a whopping £12million for Teenage Cancer Trust, and they hope that this new green label initiative will help provide an extra financial boost. Liz Fox, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: "At Aldi, we ensure quality food is available at everyday low prices as we believe it shouldn't be the right of a privileged few – and we feel the same about specialist care for young people facing cancer. "That's why we're extremely proud to be in partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust since 2017, pledging to raise £20 million by 2031. "We are incredibly pleased to have consistently reached every fundraising milestone earlier than planned, more recently celebrating the £12 million milestone in July 2025. By committing to our charity partnership, we can make a truly tangible impact and help ensure Teenage Cancer Trust can reach the seven young people diagnosed with cancer every day." Chief executive at Teenage Cancer Trust, Kate Collins also said: "The impact of this funding cannot be underestimated. Without Aldi's support of Teenage Cancer Trust's vital work, many young people would have faced cancer alone. "Cancer kills more teenagers and young adults in the UK than any other disease. And for those who survive, going through it without the right support can be devastating, physically and emotionally. "Thanks to Aldi, young people with cancer across the UK have received tailored support from our specialist nurses, youth support teams and hospital units that's helped them hold on to their identity, independence, and their dreams." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Foodies rejoice as viral & ‘delicious' £6.49 Aldi buy that rivals M&S is finally BACK on shelves
FOODIES are going wild as a viral Aldi buy has finally returned to shelves. Not only is it purse-friendly, but shoppers have described it as 'delicious' too. 4 4 4 4 It rivals a popular M&S buy and back in 2021, the chain launched a legal battle against Aldi, accusing it of copying its Colin the Caterpillar cake. The posh chain argued the similarity of Aldi's cake and wanted the retailer to agree not to sell the sweet treat. By 2022, the supermarkets had reached a confidential agreement out of court and called a truce in the bug-shaped cake war. The companies did not disclose the terms of the settlement - but both cakes would still be sold. At the time, an Aldi spokesperson said: 'Cuthbert is free and looking forward to seeing all his fans again very soon!' While an M&S spokesperson said: 'The objective of the claim was to protect the IP in our Colin the Caterpillar cake and we are very pleased with the outcome.' And now, four years later after the rivalry began, the German retailer 's chocolate sponge roll, Cuthbert the Caterpillar, is back in stores. Aldi, a chain well-known for its copycat products, launched its caterpillar cake in 2019 for £4.99, while M&S charges a pricier £7. M&S first launched the iconic cake 30 years ago and its design has been largely unchanged since 2004. Posting on social media, on the chain's official @ aldispecialbuysuk account, the supermarket gave shoppers a close-up look at the mouth-watering treat in a joke-style video. ALDI goes undercover to showcase its great-value wines Aldi shared clips of Cuthbert 'in the wild' and wrote: 'Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it returned to the baked goods aisle.' Now, Aldi's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake is priced at £6.49. More Aldi middle aisle buys IF it's middle aisle buys that you're looking here, some of the new items you won't want to miss. Shoppers recently went wild for Aldi's new 'pregnancy and menopause essential' - and it's only £6.99. Garden enthusiasts raced to nab a £6.99 buy that will add style to any garden in an instant. A £12.99 garden find left shoppers open-mouthed - but you'll need to sprint to nab it. If you're looking to light up your garden this summer, you won't want to miss this £8.99 solar light. Just like Colin, Cuthbert, who was placed under a tree and hanging on a branch in the humorous clip, is made with a chocolate sponge cake filled with chocolate buttercream. It also comes with a white chocolate face. Foodies beam The short video announcing the news has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 76,800 views in less than 24 hours. Not only this, but it's also amassed 1,174 likes and 49 comments, with many overjoyed to see 'Cuthbert's comeback'. One person said: 'Cuthbert's comeback is the plot twist we all needed! Absolute legend!' Another added: 'Always in our hearts (and our trolleys)!' A third commented: 'Both my kids have Cuthbert cakes every year, we love him, he is delicious.' Meanwhile, someone else wrote: 'Literally just bought one for my hubby 's birthday.' At the same time, one user penned: 'Winning that legal battle sure feels refreshing don't it.' Not only this, but one happy shopper beamed: 'Yay 🙌🏻 please can we have a vegan version too?' To this, an Aldi employee replied and wrote: 'Not a bad idea…'
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Foodies rejoice as viral & ‘delicious' £6.49 Aldi buy that rivals M&S is finally BACK on shelves
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOODIES are going wild as a viral Aldi buy has finally returned to shelves. Not only is it purse-friendly, but shoppers have described it as 'delicious' too. 5 Foodies are beaming as a viral Aldi buy has returned to shelves Credit: Getty 5 Not only does it taste 'delicious' but it's purse-friendly too Credit: Instagram / @aldispecialbuysuk 5 Shoppers can now get their hands on Cuthbert the Caterpillar for £6.49 Credit: Instagram / @aldispecialbuysuk 5 It comes after Aldi's legal battle with M&S Credit: PA: Press Association It rivals a popular M&S buy and back in 2021, the chain launched a legal battle against Aldi, accusing it of copying its Colin the Caterpillar cake. The posh chain argued the similarity of Aldi's cake and wanted the retailer to agree not to sell the sweet treat. By 2022, the supermarkets had reached a confidential agreement out of court and called a truce in the bug-shaped cake war. The companies did not disclose the terms of the settlement - but both cakes would still be sold. At the time, an Aldi spokesperson said: 'Cuthbert is free and looking forward to seeing all his fans again very soon!' While an M&S spokesperson said: 'The objective of the claim was to protect the IP in our Colin the Caterpillar cake and we are very pleased with the outcome.' And now, four years later after the rivalry began, the German retailer's chocolate sponge roll, Cuthbert the Caterpillar, is back in stores. Aldi, a chain well-known for its copycat products, launched its caterpillar cake in 2019 for £4.99, while M&S charges a pricier £7. M&S first launched the iconic cake 30 years ago and its design has been largely unchanged since 2004. Posting on social media, on the chain's official @aldispecialbuysuk account, the supermarket gave shoppers a close-up look at the mouth-watering treat in a joke-style video. ALDI goes undercover to showcase its great-value wines Aldi shared clips of Cuthbert 'in the wild' and wrote: 'Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it returned to the baked goods aisle.' Now, Aldi's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake is priced at £6.49. Just like Colin, Cuthbert, who was placed under a tree and hanging on a branch in the humorous clip, is made with a chocolate sponge cake filled with chocolate buttercream. It also comes with a white chocolate face. Foodies beam The short video announcing the news has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 76,800 views in less than 24 hours. Not only this, but it's also amassed 1,174 likes and 49 comments, with many overjoyed to see 'Cuthbert's comeback'. Both my kids have Cuthbert cakes every year, we love him, he is delicious Instagram user One person said: 'Cuthbert's comeback is the plot twist we all needed! Absolute legend!' Another added: 'Always in our hearts (and our trolleys)!' A third commented: 'Both my kids have Cuthbert cakes every year, we love him, he is delicious.' 5 Meanwhile, someone else wrote: 'Literally just bought one for my hubby's birthday.' At the same time, one user penned: 'Winning that legal battle sure feels refreshing don't it.' Not only this, but one happy shopper beamed: 'Yay 🙌🏻 please can we have a vegan version too?' To this, an Aldi employee replied and wrote: 'Not a bad idea…' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
