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Co-op Irresistible Victoria Sponge Cake

Stat attack:

Classic cake is the centrepiece for members' afternoon tea

41% of members voted our Co-op Irresistible Victoria Sponge Cake as the perfect centerpiece when hosting afternoon tea as the classic dessert reached the last eight.

Co-op Irresistible Victoria Sponge Cake won a tight Group Stage Round 6 that included Co-op Irresistible Sultana Scones (27%), Co-op Irresistible Mango Cheesecake (25%) and Co-op Fairtrade 99 Blend Tea (7%).

• A penalty shoot-out looked on the cards in the quarter-final but Co-op Irresistible Victoria Sponge Cake came from behind to take sweet victory over Co-op Irresistible Amarena Cherry and Mascarpone Gelato with 51% of members' votes.

Co-op Irresistible Margherita Pizza sliced its way to a convincing win, leaving Co-op Irresistible Victoria Sponge Cake to crumble with a 59% defeat in the semi-finals.

The opposition:

Cake falls to pieces against Pizza in semi-final match-up

Co-op Irresistible Victoria Sponge Cake crumbled to an unsavoury defeat against Co-op Irresistible Margherita Pizza in the semi-finals on 31 July.

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Key product details:

Traditional British classic is perfect for summer celebrations

Crafted in Wales by award-winning bakers, our Co-op Irresistible Victoria Sponge Cake is the taste of a traditional British classic.

  • Made with butter and yoghurt for a soft, delicate texture
  • The light, fluffy sponge is filled with smooth vanilla buttercream and sweet raspberry jam
  • Hand-finished with a dusting of sugar

Serving six, it’s perfect for sharing or summer celebrations.