Co-op becomes first UK retailer stocking viral Dot Cakes

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

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

Co-op has become the first UK retailer to bring Dot Cakes to stores. The dessert, which originated from a New York bakery and went viral on TikTok, consists of a small cake served in a cup or ramekin, layered with sponge and buttercream, then topped with a thick layer of tiny round sprinkles. The treat has attracted millions of fans globally, with many making DIY versions at home.

Co-op will stock two flavours in more than 1,600 stores for six weeks. The Raspberry & Vanilla Dot Cake (166g, £2.50) combines vanilla sponge layered with raspberry jam and vanilla frosting, topped with multi-coloured sugar decorations. The Chocolate & Salted Caramel version (177g, £2.50) features chocolate sponge layered with salted caramel and chocolate caramel frosting, finished with white and milk chocolate crispy balls.

Kevin Sargent, senior product development manager for cake at Co-op, said the cakes represent 'one of this year's biggest food trends' and combine '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 weeksHerts Advertiser · 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 weeksThe Comet · 26 Oct, 15:52

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