I went to Waitrose in search of a birthday cake for my neighbour. I am a pretty good baker but this was last minute and I didn't have the time to whip up a cake myself.

I opted for the Cecil Chocolate Sponge and chocolate buttercream roll at £9.50, it was the cheapest. And by the time I'd bought all the ingredients it would probably have cost me that to make one. So for anyone without the time or inclination it's a cute good looking cake for a birthday table and pretty good size too, serves twelve.

There were some good looking other options, the next up in price was £18 and they went up to £30. I didn't want to spend that much.

I'd say if the cake is for young kids, they'll love it, chocolate sponge, dipped in chocolate with smarties on the top and a catapillar face iced on the front.

This was for adults though and the cake sadly didn't get eaten. I've still got half the cake sitting in tact  in my kitchen. Trying to think if there's anyone weho'd appreciate it. Maybe warmed up with a little chocolate sauce or some custard. It definitely needs a little help. It was very very sweet, very dry and tased super processed sadly. I went to Waitrose thinking the quality would be a lot better than cheaper supermarkets. Sadly a supermarket box of 6 chocolate Swiss rolls would have been more appetizing.

I don't know if I was just unlikely and got a very old cake, I didn't check the sell by date but it wasn't great.

The verdict, the Cecil Chocolate Sponge Birthday Cake looks amazing. And I am sure kids wouldn't complain when you slice it up at a party, super sweet and sugary but as cakes go don't buy this for an adult who enjoys a slice of moist sponge, you'll be disappointed.