Cake-lovers, rejoice! At long last there’s a mess-free solution for carrying a slice of your favourite sponge in your handbag.
Cake jars all the layers of a traditional cake, squished inside a jar and eaten with a spoon are set to be the sweet treat trend of the summer. Made from offcuts of sponge with lashings of filling, they’re perfectly portioned to pack in your lunchbox or take on a picnic.
Marks & Spencer is the latest retailer to launch a range of ‘cake-away’ jars, including a version of its beloved Colin the Caterpillar.
Sarah Rainey gives her verdict on cakeaway jars eaten with a spoon, as the concept falls back into fashion across the UK. Pictured: Colin the Caterpillar cake jar, £4, M&S