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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
McVitie's unveils new Jaffa Cake flavour ‘with a twist'… and fans are divided over sweet treat
Read more to find out about other Jaffa Cake flavours TAKES THE CAKE McVitie's unveils new Jaffa Cake flavour 'with a twist'… and fans are divided over sweet treat Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MCVITIES has rolled out a new flavour of Jaffa Cakes and shoppers are divided. Over the years, the brand has launched plenty of alternatives to the classic orange, but this one has been accused of taking the biscuit. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Jaffa Cakes have a brand new flavour and it's caused a stir Jaffa Cakes have jumped on the Hot Honey trend and have unveiled the first-ever 'swicy' flavour. In case you are yet to become acquainted with the latest culinary slang, the term swicy is used to describe foods that are sweet and spicy. The new flavour combines the sweetness of honey with a chilli kick, which is sandwiched between the signature crackly dark chocolate and the famous sponge cake. The controversial hot cakes are exclusively on sale at Asda stores nationwide for £1.50 for a box of 10. They will be rolled out to other retailers from the end of July. Over on Facebook, the Hot Honey snacks have caused a stir, and some fans have bees in their bonnets. "I love Hot Honey and I love Jaffa Cakes but I think this will be a miss," one wrote. "Not a chance mate," added another. One person raised a good question: "They will do everything but not a white chocolate Jaffa Cake." But not everyone was against the latest addition. SWEET TOOTH 'A tangy twist', cry fans over 85p packs of Jaffa Cakes in a unique flavour "I am definitely intrigued," a Facebook user wrote. "Oh might have to try these," agreed a second, while another echoed: "That sounds like an acquired taste." On Dansway Gifts and Bargain UK's Facebook post, followers tagged friends to share the news. Some added heart-eye emojis to the comment section. Jessica Woolfrey, Marketing Manager for Jaffa Cakes, says: 'At Jaffa Cakes, we're known for doing things a little differently. "As the only cake in the biscuit aisle, it makes sense that our newest flavour brings an unexpected twist. "We're super excited to introduce Hot Honey Flavour to the Jaffa Cakes family - tapping into the viral 'swicy' trend with a perfectly balanced sweet-meets-heat flavour.' Last year, the brand unveiled another unusual flavour based on retro childhood sweets. The Cola Bottle flavour was the first ever non-fruit flavour since the first Jaffa Cake was made in 1927. It had a similar response from snackers, who either loved or hated them. McVities has also rolled out raspberry and cherry flavours - which have both gone down well with customers.
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
I tried Jaffa Cake dupes from Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Aldi and Tesco – and €1.59 winner was BETTER than original
JAFFA Cakes are one of those treats that everyone seems to love – whether it be with a cuppa or by themselves, they are always welcome in Irish households. And I set out to find which ones are the best from Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and Dunnes Stores. Advertisement 3 I taste tested Jaffa Cake dupes from Ireland's top four supermarkets Credit: Journalist Collect 3 One of them was a clear winner Dunnes Stores I started with The packaging looked promising and the cakes themselves had that familiar shape - chocolate top, sponge base and the all-important orange jelly in the middle. The first bite was nice but a little bit underwhelming - the cake was a little dry and the orange filling lacked punch. And although it tasted more sugary than citrusy, it went well paired up with the dark Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY I certainly wouldn't say no if they were offered to me and I might even find myself eating quite a few in one sitting. All in all, I would rate these a solid 6.5/10. Aldi Ireland Next up were the Belmont Jaffa cakes from Aldi, a pack for only €1.59 - and this is where things took a turn. Straight away, the dark chocolate was a real standout and the cake was light and spongy. Advertisement Most read in Money There was also the perfect amount of They didn't just taste good – might I say they tasted even better than the original. The Sun tries Wetherspoons' new menu Aldi's version was the only one I paused mid-bite to check the box again. They absolutely nailed it and I would rate them a solid 9/10. Advertisement Tesco Ireland Then came Tesco, where you'd get the The largest versions I have seen so far, I'll admit that I had mild hopes for them - but they fell flat. At first taste, the sponge was dense and extremely dry - it tasted like it had been left in someone's cupboard for quite a few years. And unfortunately for my taste buds it didn't get any better after that. Advertisement The chocolate tasted extremely low quality and the orange filling was more like diluted jam — sweet, but with none of that bright citrus flavour you want. I would say it seemed like an afterthought, but I don't know what I didn't feel the need to go back for another and would rate these a 4/10. Lidl Ireland Finally, Advertisement These were a pleasant surprise - the sponge was soft, the chocolate had a decent taste and the filling had a good citrusy flavour - not too sweet or sugary. Although they lacked what Aldi's version had, in a blind test I might have mistaken them for something far more I would happily indulge myself in them all day and I would rate them a solid 8/10. In the end, Aldi's Belmont Jaffa cakes are the clear winner - full of flavour, balanced texture and left you wanting more. Advertisement 3 Aldi Ireland's Jaffa Cakes placed first overall
Metro
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Jaffa Cakes unveil brand new flavour — but fans say 'not a chance'
Jaffa Cakes have always been a pretty divisive snack – for starters, they're a cake that is shelved in the biscuit aisle at the supermarket. Then there's the fact that they're made with dark chocolate and contain an orange jelly-like filling, neither of which will be everyone's cup of tea. But now the brand has decided to ramp things up a notch, launching a new flavour that's proving even more controversial than the original. The iconic product has been given a 'swicy' (that's sweet and spicy) makeover and now comes in a Hot Honey option. It keeps the signature sponge and dark chocolate crackly top, but swaps out the filling for a golden honey centre with a hint of chilli. Yes, spicy Jaffa Cakes are now a thing and according to McVities they offer an 'unexpectedly delicious combo you didn't know you were craving'. But social media users don't seem quite as excited by the prospect… Jaffa Cake fans haven't held back with their thoughts on the limited-edition Hot Honey treat, with some going as far as to call it 'a crime against Britain'. 'They will do everything but not a white chocolate Jaffa Cake,' an anonymous user posted in response to a snap of them on Facebook, as Phil Cranage branded the hot honey trend 'b******s', and Jamie Burns asked: 'WTF man?' Scott Clarke thought the new product sounded 'horrible', and Christopher Bartlett agreed, writing: 'Not a chance mate'. 'Noo leave Jaffa Cakes alone,' proclaimed Zoe Wallis, but Mel White was a little more diplomatic, commenting: 'That sounds like an acquired taste.' On Instagram, @phoebelouiseshepherd branded the swicy treat 'rank', while @zoemuriel asked in disbelief if it was 'AI'. Others wondered if it might be an April Fools joke and some simply posted green-faced vomiting emojis, letting the image do the talking for them. Not everyone is against the new version though, @newfoodsportteruk reviewed them, saying: 'To me they taste just like a normal Jaffa cake but with a little bit of a kick, not much of a spice just a little tingle in your throat afterwards, however they are nice & different and would buy again!' They then gave the Jaffa Cakes a 7.5 out of 10 rating. Abigail Olivia and Simon Garnett admitted they were both 'curious' to try the new flavour and Nick Gordon was on the same page, adding: 'Mmm will have to try these as the Cola Bottle ones were epic. The best of all imo.' Jessica Woolfrey, marketing manager for Jaffa Cakes, says: 'At Jaffa Cakes, we're known for doing things a little differently. As the only cake in the biscuit aisle, it makes sense that our newest flavour brings an unexpected twist. More Trending 'We're super excited to introduce Hot Honey Flavour to the Jaffa Cakes family – tapping into the viral 'swicy' trend with a perfectly balanced sweet-meets-heat flavour.' Currently thew new Jaffa Cakes are only available to buy in Asda stores nationwide and they cost £1.50 for a box of 10. View More » However, at the end of July the product will be rolling out more widely to other supermarkets and convenience stores, so keep an eye out for them. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Unexpected UK supermarket beats Tesco Clubcard prices for large weekly shop MORE: Your favourite places to eat in Europe that aren't the usual tourist traps MORE: M&S shoppers drooling over 'naughty' new desserts as 100 products added to range Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bob Dylan's unlikely love laid bare as insider says 'he's hooked'
Leading music photographer Danny Clifford, who toured with legend Bob Dylan, has opened up about the star's secret love on the road - and the British connection Singer Bob Dylan 's life may be shrouded in mystery but a secret love of his has come to light – Jaffa Cakes. Brit Danny Clifford, who was the musician's official photographer during his 1978 US tour, said the star was 'hooked' on the McVitie's treat. Danny said he stumbled upon a shop in the US that sold them and took them to a meeting the next day with Bob, and his publicist, Paul Wasserman, to show them his photos from the night before. Danny, who was 20 at the time, says: 'I got out my little box of Jaffa Cakes and offered them to Bob and were immediately hooked. Bob laughed and said, 'Why is this a cake? It's a cookie, right?' 'I had no honest answer other than asking him not to eat them all. I only had one packet. Bob and his PR man quickly gulped the lots. Bob thought it was funny as he slowly kept trying to distract me by asking me to hold up the colour transparencies (slides), whilst he silently took another Jaffa Cake. I knew what he was doing. However, he was the boss, and it amused him and Wasserman.' Danny, who went on to photograph some of the world 's biggest stars including The Who, opened up about Bob's sweet tooth ahead of the singer's 84th birthday last weekend. He told his substack, Danny Clifford, My Life as a Music Photographer: 'In 1988, Bob started his never-ending tour, and he hasn't stopped (other than during Covid) since then. I don't think he has a concert today on his birthday, so I guess he will celebrate his big day privately in sunny California. I thought sending him a few boxes of Jaffa Cakes for his big day, his 84th birthday, was a nice touch.' Jaffa Cakes were introduced by McVitie's in 1927. They were initially described as McVitie's Jaffa Oranges before being shortened to Jaffa Cakes. According to McVitie's, they contain 'a simple combination of sugar and tangerine oil to form the sealed layer of jam.' It adds: 'The cakes are named after the Jaffa oranges which flavour the zesty centre of the cake.' In 1991, there was a legal battle between McVitie's and HMRC over whether Jaffa Cakes were considered cakes or biscuits for VAT purposes. McVitie's argued that Jaffa Cakes were cakes, as they hardened when stale, unlike biscuits that go soggy. McVitie's won.
Wales Online
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I make monster versions of classic British biscuits - including 10,000-calorie custard creams'
'I make monster versions of classic British biscuits - including 10,000-calorie custard creams' The biscuits made also include 16-inch bourbon biscuits and nine-inch chocolate fingers An amateur baker makes her friends monster versions of Britain's most beloved biscuits - including 10,000-calorie custard creams and a chocolate digestive bigger than her head. Paige Philby captured the internet's attention when she shared a video of a jumbo-sized Jaffa Cake she had baked at home last month. The 29-year-old then set herself the challenge of making more of the country's most celebrated snacks, including a giant Jammy Dodger, a 16-inch bourbon biscuit and a party ring more than five times its standard size. On average each belly-busting biccy contains 10,000 calories - the equivalent of four times the recommended daily calorie intake of 2,500 calories for men. Striking photos show an enormous 16-inch homemade chocolate digestive nearly double the size of Paige's head and a huge Cadbury's chocolate finger measuring around nine inches. Paige whips up the sizeable sweet treats in her spare time - demolishing 12 eggs a week and a box of icing sugar a day to produce them. The nursery worker claims her mammoth munches taste just like the real thing and dishes them out to colleagues, friends, and family. Now Paige is hoping to recreate even more of Britain's classic biscuits including a giant Oreo and Viscount. The giant custard cream made by Paige (Image: KennedyNews/paigebakedthat ) Paige, from Brighton, West Sussex, said: "I've always enjoyed baking, I'm a bit of a hobby baker. In February, I made some Mini Jazzies and thought 'to celebrate getting 1,000 followers, I'll make a big one' and people really picked up on it so I thought 'what can I make next?' "Then I thought I'd do a Jaffa Cake and I just got into a roll of making giant cakes and biscuits. Everyone was just really interested in the big bakes and I liked setting myself little challenges of what I could make next. Article continues below "Lots of people made suggestions of what I should bake next. I really wanted to do a Tunnock's Tea Cake and Party Ring, which I did - there's so many to choose from. Some are bigger than others. The custard cream looks the biggest out of all of them and the design was really fiddly. "I'm a bit of a perfectionist, I look to do the best I can with them. I'm quite artsy, which helps. It doesn't cost as much as some people think, you just double the usual recipe." After sharing her mammoth baked goods online, Paige has racked up millions of views, with many people curious to know what she does with her giant creations after making them. Paige said: "I take loads into work for my colleagues, give them to my neighbours and my family, nothing goes to waste. "I enjoy giving it out and letting people try them. Generally they taste like the real thing. The bourbon tasted just like a bourbon. I'd like to do an Oreo and a Viscount. I've really enjoyed it and it's given me a lot of motivation to think 'what am I going to make this week?' "Everyone can relate to their favourite biscuit from the supermarket. There's quite a few I'd still like to try."
