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.
1. High gloss pink slices
Hats off to Nigel Smith for the glossy finish on his pink slices - as well as an SAFC theme. Photo: submitted
2. Hours of fun
"Real good fun and kept me occupied for a couple of hours," said Graham Leggett about his submission in the Mackem Bake Off. Photo: submitted
3. Strong contender
Amy - @mackemmagic73 - caught the eye of Fulwell73 with this excellent use of white icing. Photo: submitted
4. Pretty in pink
Roker Report has something to roar about with this excellent effort. Photo: submitted