Gogglebox is back for another season and its first episode featured a cameo from a locally famous cake that has got the whole city talking this morning.
Stars Ellie and Izzi had a new living room to show off on the first episode of the show's new season and were also filmed tucking into some of Headingley's most expensive (and famous) cake.
When the new season's first episode began, the pair were pictured with quite a large selection of cakes and other sweet treats in front of them - all seemingly wrapped in the same Get Baked packaging.
Image: Channel 4
Called 'Bruce' the £9 a slice, 12-layer chocolate cake has garnered quite the reputation in Leeds since the city's viral Get Baked brand was revived earlier this year.
Its name references the young lad in Matilda who is force-fed a similar confection in front of the whole school as punishment for having been caught eating the Trunchbull's own personal stash earlier that day.
Headingley bakery Get Baked has made quite a lot of noise in the city lately, none more so than with this gargantuan cake: which combines twelve thin layers of chocolate sponge with slathers of thick, chocolate icing.
Image: Get Baked
Weighing in at 800g for just a slice, it is heavier than a full chocolate fudge cake from a supermarket - which typically weighs in at around 700g.
Justifying the '£9 a slice' price on their social media, the team said:
"Please remember, if you think £10 is extortionate for a slice of cake, just don’t buy it.
"All of our pies represent sensational value for money at £5 a slice, as do our brownies at £3.50 and cookies at £2.50 respectively.
"The plan here, is that by 2024, Bruce comes in two halves, and it’s £70 per half.
Image: Get Baked
"Done and done."
Whilst some might roll their eyes at the idea of paying nearly £10 for a slice of cake, as the Get Baked team admits themselves that this is not any old slice. It's a Bruce slice.
Spotting the cake on the show last night, they wrote on Facebook: "Yes, that was Bruce on Gogglebox.
"Big, sexy, famous b*****d."
We expect there will be some extra-long queues at the bakery this week. Find them here.
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
Images: Get Baked
Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
Leeds Tattoo Expo to return to the First Direct Arena for 10th anniversary
Clementine Hall
The tenth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this June.
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, over 200 tattooists and 70 traders will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there’ll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available throughout the weekend.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body.
Alongside getting tattooed, there’s plenty to do and to see over the whole weekend; there'll be an alternative drawing class, an illustrators market with kids’ workshops provided by Art Gecko, an art fusion event on the main stage, burlesque performances and competitions, a small vintage clothing pop-up, fire breathing and break dancing demonstrations in the square outside the arena.
The annual tattoo competitions will also be taking place each evening, where tattooists showcase their work to a panel of judges, sponsored by Killer Ink!
To celebrate Leeds Tattoo Expo's tenth anniversary, they'll be hosting a Pre-Party at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday 5 June which is a completely free entry event complete with live music and free pizza.
You can find out more about the event and book your tickets here via the First Direct Arena's website.
Georgina Pellant -
20th September 2021 
