I gained six pounds the last time we went to England, due to utter besottment (my word) with English desserts. Cakes are a major player, although I also loved Eton Mess, Gypsy Pie, Sticky Toffee Pudding, and Bakewell Tart. I find them all irresistible.
The Spring 2013 issue of the
National Trust Magazine has--be still my heart!--an article on the five best-selling Trust cakes, with recipes (yes, Val, I'm thinking of you). These are the cakes people line up for in the tearooms found at almost all Trust properties.
Victoria Sponge Cake--a basic jam-filled layer cake, preferably raspberry jam for "tang." The trust sold 171,000 slices of this last year.
Chocolate Sponge Cake--The Trust Development Chef advises adding coffee beans to the ganache frosting because "it stops the cake tasting too sickly." Not possible, Chef. Chocolate is never sickly.
Coffee and Walnut Cake--Which came in at third, with 102,000 slice sold last year. Yum. Lots of butter. This is described as "the perfect autumnal cake--it's so comforting."
Carrot Cake--The Trust is the UK's biggest farmer, which means they presumably can pull the carrots straight out of the ground for this cake.
Lemon Drizzle Cake--Which is described as "light and refreshing," despite six eggs and 10-1/2 ounces of butter.
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