Last week author and artist Paul Swinney, whose work includes the Mackem Dictionary, published a recipe for pink slices on his social media channels and asked people to send in their versions of the classic Sunderland snack with the hashtag #MackemBakeOff.
He joins the SAFC branch liaison council who also put out a rallying call for people to have a go at pink slices, provided they already have the ingredients in the cupboard.
Even Fulwell73, the production company behind Sunderland ‘Til I Die, have got involved and have said that the best three pink slice creations sent to them by the time the second series drops on Netflix, on April 1, will win a pack of Fulwell73 DVDs.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourites, in no particular order.
9. Budding baker
Adam, 12, did a brilliant job of flying the flag for the Hebburn branch of the supporters' club. Extra points for the apron. | Other 3rd Party Photo: submitted
10. Jammy
@bronzbootz can be commended for a good jam to *icening* ratio. | Other 3rd Party Photo: submitted
11. The thought was there
"A swear this was harder than it looked making these but I promise a didn’t get chewed", said Bekah Price about her entry in the bake off. | Other 3rd Party Photo: submitted
12. Pink slices go international
Phuong and Stephen who run the Taiwan Branch of the supporters' club added some artistic flair to their pink slices. | Other 3rd Party Photo: submitted