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Does anyone remember this cake?

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LaBelleSauvage123 · 07/03/2020 21:34

It had ( I think) a pastry base and coconut ‘worms’ on the top. My dad loved them in the 1960s and 70s and I want to try to bake him some for his birthday on Tuesday. Does anyone know what I’m talking about? Can’t remember the name for the life of me.

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LaurieFairyCake · 07/03/2020 21:34

London cheesecake

Greggs

MyWorriedHusband · 07/03/2020 21:35

London Cheesecake.

My grandad loved them. Called them Hairy Marys

You can still get them.

ComeTheFuck0nBridg3t · 07/03/2020 21:38

London Cheescake or Coconut Cheesecake

Delish and you can buy them in Wenzels!

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LaBelleSauvage123 · 07/03/2020 21:40

Oh fab - thanks so much! Just googled the recipe and they look really easy!

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goingtotown · 07/03/2020 22:30

London Cheesecake Aldi sell them 99p for a pack of two.

WisestIsShe · 07/03/2020 22:36

This sounds so good! I think I'll try it tomorrow, thanks op.

JewelTheft · 07/03/2020 23:13

myworriedhusband yes hairy Mary's! I thought that was just my family that called them that

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LaBelleSauvage123 · 09/03/2020 16:49

The best laid plans - no shredded coconut ti he had anywhere! Coconut flakes - but I need worms!!

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LaBelleSauvage123 · 09/03/2020 16:49

To be had

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