Recently updated on September 17th, 2025 at 04:25 pm
My husband’s all-time favourite cake recipe has got to be Manchester Tart. A slice of this cake takes him back to his childhood and he enjoys making this with our children. This has got to be the easiest cake to make and requires no baking. Unlike others, we use chocolate flakes on the topping rather than some traditional recipes which use coconut flakes. This makes it taste even more delicious! So here follows a local favourite – Manchester Tart Recipe.
Manchester Tart Recipe:
Ingredients:
Circular sweet pastry base
1 packet of ready-made custard or one tin of custard
1 banana
3 tbsp of jam
2 chocolate flakes
Method:
- If using a packet of custard to which boiling water is added, make this first and then allow to cool.
- Spread the jam across the pastry base ensuring the whole area is covered.
- Slice the banana and arrange on the pastry base.
- Pour the custard over the banana.
- Sprinkle chocolate flakes over the custard.
- When completely cool move to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Enjoy!
This seems to be a local recipe. I have seen variations of this cake sold throughout Manchester. Some of the ingredients may vary, by the basis of the cake remains the same. I would love to find out how old this recipe is!
Have you made your own Manchester Tart? Do you use coconut or chocolate on the topping?
If you enjoyed this post, why not explore How to Create your Own Afternoon Tea.
Last updated on September 17th, 2025 at 04:25 pm
