Twenty-seven writers have contributed to a feature detailing the most memorable cakes of their lives. These bakes range from childhood favourites to significant celebratory creations.
Catherine Shoard recounted making a Sorting Hat sponge for her son's Harry Potter party. Despite her efforts, the cake's decoration led many to assume it was a 'poo emoji cake'. Shoard described it as her 'greatest culinary success'.
Hollie Richardson shared her experience with a baby-blue tiered cake from Lily Vanilli bakery for her 35th birthday. She later fulfilled a 'lifelong dream' by face-planting half of the cake.
Other cakes highlighted include Rachel Dixon's orange cream gateau from a 1992 cookbook, Anita Chaudhuri's 'heavenly' iced gingerbread cake served at her father's funeral, and Viv Groskop's description of a pear, pistachio and rose cake made by a friend for a 51st birthday 'swim'.