SAINSBURY’S and M&S shoppers are rushing to buy a retro Christmas cake – but fans say they’re a “nightmare” to get a hold of.
The supermarket giants are both selling their own versions of Tunis cake, a Madeira sponge topped with chocolate and marzipan fruits.
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McVities starting producing its own version in the 1940s but it was axed four decades later.
That hasn’t stopped some shoppers calling for the iconic branded version to make a comeback though.
A Facebook page entitled “McVities Tunis Cake Campaign” has been set up calling for the iconic cake to make a return to shelves.
Luckily, in the same group, one person recently posted saying they had found an own-brand version in their local Sainsbury’s branch.
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They added a photo of the cake, captioning it their very own “Christmas miracle”.
They said: “I’ve been to my local Sainsburys every day… not even a space on the shelf for them.
“Today I spy an empty gap and a label….I asked the staff if they had any, she went out the back to check, as they just had a delivery….she came back with one. So excited.”
The post has notched up over a thousand likes and comments from foodies who can’t wait to snap up the oldie goldie.
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One said: “My nan used to buy one of these every year. Holds such good memories for me but they’re so hard to get hold of these days.”
Another said: “The last few years it’s been a nightmare to get hold of one.
“I’ve already had my text from my mum to keep my eyes open but they certainly aren’t anything like they used to be.”
A third said: “Tunis cake is a firm favourite with us at Christmas,” while a fourth added: “Loved the Tunis cake – mum got one every year.”
Sainsbury’s shoppers looking to snap one of the retro cakes up will be able to find it online for the price of £8.50, coming in at just over 3,500 calories and 790g.
Meanwhile, Ocado, which delivers M&S food, is selling its own brand version for £9. The 530g tub comes in at 2,408 calories.
We have asked both M&S and Sainsbury’s if their versions are available in-store as well and will update this story when we have heard back.
It’s not the first festive food to catch shoppers’ eyes in the last few weeks or months.
Aldi shoppers have been rushing out to buy “lush” mac and cheese pigs in blankets, with one fan stating it is: “My two loves combined.”
Meanwhile, Iceland shoppers were darting off to their nearest branch after the retailer slashed the price of its Quality Street from £1.25 to 75p.
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And the retailer caught attentions again after customers spotted Aunt Bessie Yorkshire pudding-shaped stars.
“I’m having these tonight for tea yum yum,” said one shopper, while another added: “I don’t care how old I am I need these!”
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