Sainsbury's tops taste test of Christmas cakes from seven UK supermarkets

A taste test of Christmas cakes from seven supermarkets revealed mixed results. Sainsbury's cake was rated the best for its rich flavor and moist texture, while Morrisons and Aldi's cakes were criticized for being dry and lacking taste. Lidl's cake was described as dry and fruitless, earning low scores. Asda's cake was sweeter, with a strong marzipan flavor, while Tesco's unique design and citrus notes were noted as positives. Marks and Spencer's cake had a surprising treacle-like taste that divided opinions. Overall, Sainsbury's emerged as the top choice, with Tesco also receiving commendation. The cakes generally shared similar appearances and flavors, prompting a call for more variety in future offerings.