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Abba Cakes on BBC News North West

Abba Cakes on BBC News North West

Abba Cakes – As Seen on TV!

We’ve got some amazing news to share – our beloved Chocolate Cake has officially been named Britain’s Best Cake 2025! 🎉 Even better, it also picked up the Classic Cake award at the same time. To say we’re thrilled is an understatement!

As if that wasn’t exciting enough, BBC News North West came to visit our little shop in Hoylake to cover the story. Laura had the chance to chat with them about how the cake came to be – a recipe that started out as her own wedding cake and quickly became a customer favourite. Seeing it go from a personal creation to a nationally celebrated one has been such a special journey.

The cake itself is a rich dark chocolate sponge, layered with smooth double chocolate ganache and a gooey dulce de leche centre. It’s everything we love in a dessert – indulgent, comforting, and just a little bit nostalgic, with a nod to Laura’s Latin roots.

The awards took place at the NEC in Birmingham, where over 100 cakes were judged across seven categories. We’re still pinching ourselves that ours stood out among so many incredible entries. The judges praised its flavour, presentation, and beautifully piped finish – all the little details that we put so much love into.

If you haven’t tried The Chocolate Cake yet, now’s the perfect time to pop in and see what all the fuss is about. We’d love to celebrate this sweet moment with you!

The BBC interview went out on the 6:30 PM North West Tonight Episode on the 9th of April 2025. A further BBC News website article can be viewed here.

'Officially' Britain's Best Cake 2025

‘The Chocolate Cake’ from Abba Cakes is officially Britain’s Best Cake 2025!

Details

You know when something becomes so iconic, it earns the title “The” something—like it’s in a league of its own? Well, my rich, moist chocolate cake is exactly that. Around here, it’s known simply as The Chocolate Cake—the go-to, the standard, the one. And it’s not just local legend: in 2025, it was officially crowned ‘Britain’s Best Cake’ at the awards of the same name while also taking home the Classic Cake Award as well.

This is a cake that will guarantee you all the attention you deserve. Perfect for any celebration, gift or birthday – and as ever, you customise with the size, filling, a personalised message and decoration.

Size

Choose your cake based on the number of standard slices you need. From 6 to 10 inches.

Allergens

Gluten (from organic wheat flour)
Dairy (Unsalted French butter, British milk and double cream)
Eggs
Some options may contain nuts
* All our products are made in an environment where we handle various nuts

Shipping & Collection

We can personally deliver to most addresses within The Wirral and Chester, contact us to confirm delivery to Liverpool and the surrounding Cheshire areas.

Pickup is available from the Hoylake or Chester bakeries.

Image shows 8 inch cake