Coniscliffe House Darlington bake sale raises nearly £300

Taking part in the “Cake Off” were businesses including Helixr Business Consultancy, LOCALiQ and The Northern Echo.

Several cakes were entered and judged by multi-award-winning baker Dan Booth of The Bakerman in Darlington.

Helixr Business Consultancy runner up, Sam Linfoot and winner Neve McMahon. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

Following a rigorous taste test, he announced Neve McMahon of LOCALiQ as the winner, who won the inaugural title for 2024 with her lemon and caramel drizzle cake.

Neve was given a hearty round of applause when she collected her best baker spoon and apron.

Helixr Business Consultancy came in a close second with the ultimate chocolate cake and then everyone was free to dig into the smorgasbord of delicious delights.

Bake sale fundraiser at Coniscliffe House, Darlington. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

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Pictures then show groups tucking into all the bakes which included brownies, Victoria sponge, flapjacks and rocky road.

One of the organisers, Sam Linfoot, said: “It has been fantastic to meet other businesses within Coniscliffe House and raise money for the NSPCC ahead of Childhood Day on June 7.

"We have raised £285 which is absolutely fantastic."