It turns out, the rest of the country hasn't forgotten either.

School cake is everywhere right now. TikTok is flooded with millions of views of the classic, recipe searches have surged dramatically and bakeries all over the UK are seeing demand for their iced sponge goodies grow faster than ever. What was once a humble dinner hall favourite has become one of the most talked-about bakes on the internet. And honestly? We're not surprised.

We live in busy, complicated times and sometimes all you want is something that takes you straight back to a simpler one. School cake does exactly that in a single bite. It's comfort food in its purest form and right now, people are craving exactly that. Creative bakers are taking it one step further too, keeping the spirit of the original intact while giving it a little upgrade. Better ingredients, a more considered finish, a result that actually makes people stop and stare. Nostalgic at heart, but with a proper wow moment built in.

School cake looks simple, but nailing it takes a bit of thought. The sponge needs to be light. The icing needs to hit that perfect shade of pink. And the sprinkles need to be there, full stop. That iconic pink icing is where it all starts. Our ProGel food colouring give you a precise, vibrant colour without affecting your icing consistency. Baby Pink for that classic pastel, or Dusky Pink if you want something with a little more depth. And if you really want to elevate things, a dusting of Twinkle Dust edible glitter over the set icing adds a shimmer that takes it from school dinner to something truly spectacular.

What this revival really reminds us is that baking doesn't have to be complicated to be meaningful. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can put on a plate is a memory. So whether you're recreating it for the first time since primary school or you've never stopped making it, Rainbow Dust is here for every baking moment.

Click here for our recipe version of a School Cake.