Jaffa Cake fans fume after spotting difference in taste claiming 'they're not the same'
A Jaffa Cake fan has taken to social media to share their disappointment over one change - and it seems many other people agree with them.
Fans of Jaffa Cakes have taken to sharing a common grievance after noticing a discrepancy in the sweet treat's taste. The popular McVities delight is a quintessential British classic, consisting of a sponge base, a layer of orange-flavoured jam, and a dark chocolate topping.
First created nearly a century ago, numerous supermarkets and stores across the nation have developed their own versions of Jaffa Cakes. However, many enthusiasts swear by the original McVities Jaffa Cake.
This trusty treat can often be found in the biscuit aisle, despite being legally classified as a cake following a 1991 VAT ruling, reports the Mirror.
Recently, a Jaffa Cakes enthusiast purchased a pack at the supermarket after a few years of abstinence. On Reddit, they revealed that they couldn't wait to get home before opening the box and indulging.
They soon regretted their decision, describing the cakes as "dry". They elaborated: "That 'spongey' bit? It's not the same spongey bit I remember growing up. It's like drywall."
"Well, drywall is a bit far, but it ain't no sponge. I had three, just to make sure I wasn't going crazy, and they were all the same."
Upon returning home, they offered the cakes to friends, who concurred with their assessment, with all of them convinced that they're "just not the same".
The debate stirred on Reddit as one user posed the question: "Has something changed? Have false memories allowed me to remember an absolutely supreme experience whilst munching on these delights?
"Or have they just decided to change the whole recipe to save a few quid?"
They further expressed their dismay: "P.S. The absolute kings of the knock-off Jaffas used to be MandS.
"I don't dare try them now in case they've followed suit and sucked all the moisture out of theirs as well."
In the comments section, fellow Redditors were quick to chime in, seemingly echoing the sentiment.
One noted: "I used to think as you get old your taste buds change or you grew bigger but no, they f***ed with the sizes and recipes."
Another suggested: "Off-brand Jaffa cakes have been superior for a few years now. Aldi ones are pretty good, MandS too".
Complaints also arose about the shrunken size of Jaffa Cakes: "They used to be 12 but now 10 in a packet.
"They have shrunk as I can easily get one in my gob as 20 odd years ago I would struggle. So that's 10 mouthfuls for me."
Another user voiced frustration: "I'm actually starting to get p***ed off with how literally everything in the shops is crap.
"McVities Jaffa Cakes are a premium brand, if I am buying them I want the premium quality that ought to come with the premium branding."
Continuing the grumble they added: "But no, I'm paying a premium price for a fancy box containing a worse tasting and smaller product than Aldi own brand. Might try them again in a decade."
A request for comment has been sent to McVitie's.
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