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The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers rush to buy ‘favourite' discontinued Cadbury treat in B&M
SHOPPERS are rushing to buy a discontinued Cadbury treat that has been spotted at B&M. Eagle-eyed customers could not believe their eyes when they spotted Dairy Milk Rounds on the aisle of the bargain store. 1 The post was shared by Snack Reviews on Facebook, with shoppers quick to share their excitement. One shopper wrote: "They are so nice". While a second added: "I'm sure they did them back when I was a kid? Can't wait to get some." And a third said: " ages." However many customers moaned that treat had a unsavoury taste which wasn't the same as normal Cadbury chocolate - as the treat is currently manufactured and sold in Australia. One shopper said: "Don't don't even taste like dairy milk. They are from Australia so not the same dairy milk taste we're used to in the UK." And another joked: "How many more shapes they gonna sell simple chocolate in *yawn*." The product retails for £1.25 at B&M. While Cadbury axed the product a few years back, they have made sporadic returns since. B&M last sold the imported chocolate last November, much to shoppers delight. 'Why is no-one talking about this-' woman says about B&M buy that'll transform her bathroom for 'less than a Domino's' But if you are keen to shop the offer you will need to head to your nearest B&M as you can not shop the deal online. With that in mind it may be worth ringing up your local branch ahead of time to avoid disappointment. You can find your nearest B&M by visiting And it's not the only rare chocolate spotted on the retailers shelves in recent weeks. Dairy Milk Slices Shortcake Biscuit chocolate bar is now available in B&M stores. It was available in the UK until around 2008 but then was axed from shelves. Choc lovers are flocking to their nearest store to get their hands on the packs of Milkybar KitKat. The Australian import combines white milky bar chocolate with tasty KitKat wafer. HOW TO SAVE AT B&M The best time to get cut-price products is 10am on a Wednesday, according to one ex B&M manager. This is when staff slash items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well. These are added to special buy products that have been reduced in price. It's worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too. Two worth joining are B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and More and Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
Metro
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Lidl launches 'dream' bakery item we ate in the '00s — and it's only 59p
Lidl bakery has done it again… The supermarket's latest addition to its bakery shelves is serving a hit of nostalgia, recreating an iconic school dinner treat. The brand has announced the launch of School Cake, which features vanilla-flavoured sponge and is topped with buttercream and rainbow sprinkles – and it's already a hit with shoppers. A slice will cost you a measly 59p but you'll need to hurry to get your fix, because it's only available in stores across the country until June 11. Shared on Instagram page @uknewestfoods, it received rave reviews, while others were desperate to grab themselves a slice. 'Just eaten two of these with my lunch, oops! Delicious,' wrote one. @mareenrufasa said: 'Omg my dreams of eating this again might just become a reality.' 'I want some,' said another, while one added: 'Hell yeah! I'll buy a whole tray haha.' Others on TikTok rated it a '10/10′, with TikToker Cerys Nelmes saying: 'I cried whilst eating it with custard.' But not everyone was pleased with Lidl's version of the classic dinner lady treat, pointing out one glaring issue. 'Doesn't look much like traditional old school cake, that's more of a butter cream frosting on top rather than icing,' wrote one on the Snack Reviews Facebook group. 'Can tell from the photo that the icing is too thick and the size of the cake is way too small… It's not the same,' added another. Kacey-lea Cook said: 'Yeahh that frosting doesn't look right at all, I'll passssss.' Others simply weren't impressed with the product or value for money. One claimed it 'doesn't taste great' while another said 'they were too sweet'. Social media user @_tanikka210_ said on Instagram: 'Wish they were slightly bigger for the price, at my local Lidl the slices look so small for 59p each.' The retailer's bakery has a cult-like following, and last year was crowned the nation's favourite, beating rivals like Tesco and Sainsbury's. And this School Cake isn't the only treat to cause a stir. Hot off the heels of the Mini Egg Brownie and Cinnamon Bun Blondie, the Cheesecake Brownie has been getting fans excited too. But you'll need to be quick, as what the Lidl Lord giveth, he sadly taketh away, and the Cheesecake Brownie is only available until May 28. Amassing over 52,000 likes on TikTok, it was a huge hit when it was first released in 2024, with shoppers drooling over its fudge brownie base, cheesecake layer and rich chocolate drizzle. More Trending 'I'm not a brownie lover but OMG they are moreish, delicious, soft, rich, chocolatey, then a hit of cheesecake,' said Jenny Jacombs on Facebook. 'Grab one if you can.' 'These are the best things ever to come out of Lidl,' added Holly Hart. View More » So why not pick up both when you're next in store and see which makes your taste buds tingle. Amy Reid, who runs the blog Baking With Granny, has shared a recipe for school cake which includes just seven ingredients. But, one of the most important things to remember is to let the cake completely cool before adding the icing – otherwise it won't set and will run off your bake. Below is the recipe from Baking with Granny's blog… Sprinkles to decorate 280g margarine (at room temperature) 280g caster sugar 5 free-range eggs (at room temperature) 280g self-raising flour 300g icing sugar Few teaspoons of boiling water 1. Pre-heat your oven to 180°c (160°c for fan assisted oven or Gas Mark 4) and a 9×12 inch baking tin with greaseproof paper. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add the eggs one at time, ensuring each is mixed through before adding the next. 4. Sift in the flour and gently fold to create a batter. 5. Transfer the batter to your pre-lined tin and bake in your pre-heated oven for 50-60 minutes until risen, golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean. 6. Leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 7. Once your cake has cooled completely, in a bowl, mix the icing sugar with a few teaspoons of boiling water, adding a little water at time until you have a thick pouring consistency. Pour the icing onto your cake, using a spoon to guide it to the edges. Finish with some rainbow sprinkles. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning for fruit and nut bars over plastic fears MORE: 10 unmissable Time Out deals — including £9.99 Japanese lunch set and free gift MORE: We tried 'daring' sandwiches in London and these are the best ones
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Lidl shoppers are buzzing as it brings back a nostalgic bakery treat we all loved at school and it's just 59p
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIDL has brought back a nostalgic bakery treat that will remind shoppers of their school days. School Cake has landed in the discount supermarket's famous bakery aisle - and it looks just like everyone's favourite school dinner treat. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The School Cake will have shoppers feeling nostalgic for the school dinner snack Credit: Snack Reviews The tray bake has a vanilla-flavoured sponge and is topped with buttercream and rainbow sprinkles. A slice costs 59p and it's in Lidl stores across the country until June 11. Shoppers shared their delight at the new find on the Facebook group Snack Reviews. One person said they "need to try these" while another wrote: "Shut the front door." Another added: "I need a Lidl trip." But others said the treat doesn't look quite the same as the ones they had at school. One shopper said: "Doesn't look much like traditional old school cake, that's more of a butter cream on top rather than icing." Another said they remembered their school cake having a pink custard topping. What else is new in the Lidl bakery aisle? Lidl is famous for its bakery section - and for good reason. It recently announced the launch of the new limited-edition Strawberry Cheesecake Doughnut. 40 Day Health Challenger shares healthy weekly Lidl shop The treat is topped with strawberry cheesecake flavour icing. Plus the viral Cheesecake Brownie has made a return. Shoppers went wild for the snack on TikTok when it was first brought out last year. Last month, Lidl released some Easter-inspired treats including Mini Egg Brownies. There was also the Cinnamon Bun Blondie - although shoppers were divided over it. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. Other retro snacks coming back Retro-style snacks have been making a comeback recently and supermarkets have been taking advantage of it. Mars Wrigley recently brought back Opal Fruits, an iconic sweet from the 80s. The sweets had been axed 27 years ago but they're now back in store at Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons. Aero has also started selling Strawberry Flavour Melts, which are based on a strawberry flavoured Aero first launched in the 1970s. Last month, Tesco turned the clock back to 1995 by bringing out a range of iconic products in their retro packaging. Shoppers were able to grab classic items like Robinsons, Wagon Wheels and Rocky Bars all in their original packaging.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Lidl shoppers are buzzing as it brings back a nostalgic bakery treat we all loved at school and it's just 59p
LIDL has brought back a nostalgic bakery treat that will remind shoppers of their school days. School Cake has landed in the discount supermarket's famous bakery aisle - and it looks just like everyone's favourite school dinner treat. 1 The tray bake has a vanilla-flavoured sponge and is topped with buttercream and rainbow sprinkles. A slice costs 59p and it's in Lidl stores across the country until June 11. Shoppers shared their delight at the new find on the Facebook group Snack Reviews. One person said they "need to try these" while another wrote: "Shut the front door." Another added: "I need a Lidl trip." But others said the treat doesn't look quite the same as the ones they had at school. One shopper said: "Doesn't look much like traditional old school cake, that's more of a butter cream on top rather than icing." Another said they remembered their school cake having a pink custard topping. What else is new in the Lidl bakery aisle? Lidl is famous for its bakery section - and for good reason. It recently announced the launch of the new limited-edition Strawberry Cheesecake Doughnut. 40 Day Health Challenger shares healthy weekly Lidl shop The treat is topped with strawberry cheesecake flavour icing. Plus the viral Cheesecake Brownie has made a return. Shoppers went wild for the snack on TikTok when it was first brought out last year. Last month, Lidl released some Easter-inspired treats including Mini Egg Brownies. There was also the Cinnamon Bun Blondie - although shoppers were divided over it. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. Other retro snacks coming back Retro-style snacks have been making a comeback recently and supermarkets have been taking advantage of it. Mars Wrigley recently brought back Opal Fruits, an iconic sweet from the 80s. The sweets had been axed 27 years ago but they're now back in store at Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons. Aero has also started selling Strawberry Flavour Melts, which are based on a strawberry flavoured Aero first launched in the 1970s. Last month, Tesco turned the clock back to 1995 by bringing out a range of iconic products in their retro packaging. Shoppers were able to grab classic items like Robinsons, Wagon Wheels and Rocky Bars all in their original packaging.
