THIS is the best chocolate cake in 702 land! – ‘The flavour on this is absolutely amazing!’
Gugs Mhlungu was joined by resident Chef and Food Anthropologist, Dr Anna Trapido to take on the oh-so-sweet and difficult task of choosing the best chocolate cake.
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Listen to the judges' comments in the audio clip below.
Following National Chocolate Cake Day, which took place on 27 January, Gugs asked listeners where the best chocolate cake in 702 land can be found.
Your input resulted in Gugs hosting a chocolate cake bake-off in studio.
The following cakes were tasted to determine which baker produced the best:
Contestant 1: Trezar Bhana - Tre Bakery based in the Sandton area (06 588 88453)
Contestant 2: Mariam Teladia - Founder of Mariam Creamy Creations SA (084 5657 711)
Contestant 3: Irene Naidoo - Irene’s Kitchen based at Irene Home Catering Services, in the Alberton Area (079 502 4637 or Irenenaidoo68@gmail.com)
Contestant 4: Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa - The Saxon Torte (011 292 6000)
Contest 5: HOS Burgers and More - 116 Nellie Rd, Johannesburg (084 3911 355)
"All of the cakes we tried are excellent."
- Gugs Mhlungu, 702 Weekend Breakfast host
And the winner of the best chocolate cake in 702 land is...
Irene Naidoo!
"The flavour on this is absolutely amazing! Everything in it is perfect!"
- Dr Anna Trapido, Chef & Food Anthropologist