Marks & Spencer launches ‘cake in a jar’ range including Colin the Caterpillar and Raspberry Ripple

Perfect for a picnic! M&S delights fans by launching £4 ‘cake in a jar’ range – including Raspberry Ripple and Colin the Caterpillar flavours

  • Marks & Spencer have delighted fans by launching cake jars today for just £4 
  • Available in three delicious flavours at all UK stores, the range includes a fruity raspberry ripple, indulgent trillionaire’s and chocolatey Colin the Caterpillar 
  •  Already a huge success on social media, a snap of the sweet treat was shared by @newfoodsuk and gaining more than 12,000 and 700 comments in a few hours


Marks & Spencer have delighted fans by launching cake jars today for just £4.

Perfectly portioned for packing in a picnic under the relaxed lockdown rules, as well for lunch on the go, fans have already shared their delight at the sweet treat.    

Available in three delicious flavours at all UK stores, the range includes a fruity raspberry ripple, indulgent trillionaire’s and chocolatey Colin the Caterpillar.

Marks & Spencer have delighted fans by launching cake jars today for just £4. Perfectly portioned for packing in a picnic under the relaxed lockdown rules, as well for lunch on the go, or fans have already shared their delight at the sweet treat

Beautifully packaged in a re-usable and recyclable jar, foodies can simply dig in with a spoon and enjoy the ultimate treat.  

Already a huge success on social media, a snap of the sweet treat was shared by @newfoodsuk and gaining more than 12,000 and 700 comments in a few hours.

Followers swooned over our latest sweet sensation saying they were going to rush out to the shop to pick up a jar.

‘Diet started today… currently heading to M&S to get these ,’ joked one. 

Pictured: The triollionaire's cake

Pictured: Raspberry ripple cake

Available in three delicious flavours including a fruity raspberry ripple (right) indulgent trillionaire’s (left) and chocolatey Colin the Caterpillar – these out-of-this-world Cake Jars are a cult-classic in the making.

Beautifully packaged in a re-usable and recyclable jar, foodies can simply dig in with a spoon and enjoy the ultimate treat.

Beautifully packaged in a re-usable and recyclable jar, foodies can simply dig in with a spoon and enjoy the ultimate treat.

Already a huge success on social media, a snap of the sweet treat was shared by @newfoodsuk and gaining more than 12,000 and 700 comments in a few hours

Already a huge success on social media, a snap of the sweet treat was shared by @newfoodsuk and gaining more than 12,000 and 700 comments in a few hours

What’s in M&S Cake Jar range? 

Colin the Caterpillar Cake Jar – £4, 178g Layers of all the Colin goodness – rich chocolate sponge, Belgian chocolate sauce, chocolate ganache, milk and white chocolate chips and finished with a Colin the Caterpillar white chocolate face.

Raspberry Ripple Cake Jar – £4, 158g Layers of madeira sponge, sweet raspberry jam, creamy vanilla buttercream and freeze-dried raspberry pieces.

Trillionaire’s Cake Jar – £4, 169g Layers of madeira sponge with salted caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, milk chocolate shortcake balls and fudge pieces.

‘Yummy!’ added another.  

‘We need them all!’ commented a third.

‘Oooo I’ll try this,’ penned one Instagram user. 

‘I’m definitely going to have to find a Raspberry Ripple one,’ added another.   

‘Why why would M&S do this to me, Colin!’ wrote one.

Natalie Tate – Lead Product Developer for M&S Cakes told FEMAIL: ‘These cake jars are absolutely delicious and are perfect for picnics, lunches on the go – or pretty much whenever you need a sweet fix. 

‘Gone are the days of picking a cake to suit all tastes – you can now mix and match to suit everyone. 

‘Much like an indulgent ice cream tub – there is something about diving straight in with a spoon that make the experience all the more delicious. 

‘I LOVE the Trillionaire’s, it is the ultimate in indulgent, chocolatey caramel goodness – a must try! 

‘But of course, all are delicious’