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.
‘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.
So why not pick up both when you’re next in store and see which makes your taste buds tingle.
How to make school cake – the sponge with icing and sprinkles from your childhood
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…
How to make school cake
Ingredients
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
Method
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.
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