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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Daisy Lester

Supermarket launches 24-layer ‘Matilda’ chocolate cake inspired by Bruce Bogtrotter

The cake is inspired by the iconic Nineties movie - (TriStar Pictures)

One of the biggest food trends of late has been the Dubai chocolate bar, which pays homage to the traditional Knafeh dessert. But we’ve spotted another craze within the foodie scene: childhood nostalgia.

Case in point: Tesco is now selling a new “Matilda” chocolate cake inspired by the classic Nineties movie. Yes, that scene of Bruce Bogtrotter devouring a gigantic cake at the cruel bidding of Miss Trunchbull. It’s a scene that has lived rent-free in many of our minds ever since – and now, you’ve got a chance to recreate it for yourself.

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