As England’s Lionesses prepare to face Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2025 final, the real midfield battle is already underway… at the cake table. With eight sweet contenders lining up, there’s only one winner: you.
Whether you’re nervously pacing the garden or glued to the telly with your lucky socks on, we’ve got the bakes to match every emotion. From bold moves to sweet surprises, this week’s lineup is full of champions.
🥒 Bee’s Lime & Courgette Cake: Like Grace Clinton in midfield: unexpectedly fresh, quietly powerful, and keeping everything beautifully balanced. The veg might raise eyebrows, but trust us – it’s got more zing than a Keira Walsh crossfield pass.
🍰 Carolyn’s Jam Sponge: This one’s your classic No.10 – simple, effective, full of nostalgia. Think Ella Toone finding space in the box and smashing one into the top corner, but with jam.
🍋 Jackie’s Lemon Drizzle: Fast, direct, and sharp as Hemp on the break. The kind of drizzle that Spain’s defence won’t see coming until it’s already in the back of the net (or, in this case, your mouth).
🍫 Kate’s Chocolate & Raspberry Traybake: Rich. Complex. Slightly chaotic in the best way – like a Chloe Kelly substitution in the 78th minute that ends in limbs.
🥕 Nicki’s Carrot Cake: Solid, dependable, and packed with character. Carrot cake is your Leah Williamson – quietly leading from the back and winning every header (especially the ones with cream cheese icing).
🍪 Sarah’s Almond Cookies: The wildcard sub off the bench. Compact, nutty, and surprisingly fierce. More of a Beever-Jones than a biscuit.
🍏 Sue’s Apple Dessert Cake: Soft centre, robust outer – like Russo pressing high but still able to put away a poacher’s finish. Bonus: goes down a treat with a cuppa during half-time analysis.
🍫 Val’s Chocolate Cake: Like England in extra time – you don’t know if you can handle it, but you’re going in anyway.
🎯 Tactical takeaway: Spain may have technical flair and midfield rotations, but they don’t have almond cookies shaped like victory. England have squad depth, yes, but more importantly, we have a dessert table that could win trophies.
So whether you’re cheering on from your sofa or just here for the snacks, join us this weekend for cakes, community, and hopefully an England win.
Kick off’s at 7pm Sunday. Cake-off starts today (Saturday). 🧁
