Co-op becomes first UK retailer stocking viral Dot Cakes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Co-op will sell its own Dot Cakes in over 1,600 UK stores for six weeks.

Co-op has become the first UK retailer to stock Dot Cakes, the viral dessert sensation that has amassed millions of followers on TikTok. The cakes originated from a New York bakery and consist of small cakes served in cups, pots or ramekins, layered with sponge and buttercream, then topped with a thick layer of tiny round sprinkles. Many fans globally have created their own DIY versions at home.

Co-op will now sell its own version in more than 1,600 stores across the UK for a limited period of six weeks. Two flavours are available: Raspberry & Vanilla Dot Cake (166g, £2.50) and Chocolate & Salted Caramel Dot Cake (177g, £2.50). The Raspberry & Vanilla version combines vanilla sponge layered with raspberry jam and vanilla frosting topped with multi-coloured sugar decorations. The Chocolate & Salted Caramel features chocolate sponge, salted caramel and chocolate caramel frosting finished with white and milk chocolate crispy balls.

Kevin Sargent, Co-op's senior product development manager for cake, said the retailer was 'excited to be hot on the heels of one of this year's biggest food trends'. He described them as 'aesthetically pleasing, nostalgic treats that are as fun to eat as they are to share online'.

How it is being reported

• Co-op becomes first UK retailer to get viral sweet treat in 1,600 storesCo-op will be launching its own version of the viral Dot Cake in stores for a limited period of six weeksEly Standard · 26 Oct, 15:52
• Co-op becomes first UK retailer to get viral sweet treat in 1,600 storesCo-op will be launching its own version of the viral Dot Cake in stores for a limited period of six weeksCambs Times · 26 Oct, 15:52

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