I well remember the Kunzle cakes. They were always on sale in the cafeteria at the local dance hall in Sleaford Lincolnshire.The Corn Exchange-which was the dance hall in that town-was very popular in the 1950′s;all the teenagers from the villages around Sleaford used to decend on the town every Saturday Night for the weekly “hop”. The resident band was “The Billy Cowell Dance Band”.He was very well liked and people speak affectionately of him to this day.Apart from the weekly dance, during the year more specialised dances were held;such as The Farmers Ball,The Police Ball,The Hunt Ball and the Licence Victuallers Ball etc. On these occasions it was usual that one of the big bands of the day would be hired to play for the evening; Victor Sylvester,Ted Heath,Harry Gold to name but a few.
But there was always one thing we,who attended the dances,could be sure of and that was an abundance of Kunzle Cakes to choose from in the cafeteria! The price in those days was 6d. (six old pence) each and what value!! I do wish Kunzle Cakes were still available.
Regards,
A kunzle Fancier.
Neil
Kunzle cakes were the best! Dad would bring them home sometimes for a very special Saturday treat. We had never had cakes like them. You ate them slowly to make them last longer. I have tried to describe them to my kids, but I guess chocolate is more commonplace now, so they may not seem so wonderful to the younger generation. I really would like the chance for them to find out!
Please bring back Kunzle Cakes!
Kunzle cake craver
Comment by Judith Hextall — January 22, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
Bring back the genuine article now! The world needs Kunzle cakes!
Comment by Roy Hetherington — January 22, 2008 @ 2:18 pm