This year National Chocolate Cake Day falls on Friday, January 27 and there are plenty of Sunderland shops and cafes where you can spoil yourself.
These are some of the highest-rated places for tea and cake across Sunderland according to Google reviews.
9. The Hideout Coffee House
The Hideout Coffee House on Seaburn's seafront has a 4.8 rating from 61 Google reviews. Photo: Google
10. The Mad Hatter
The Mad Hatter on Seaburn's Sea Road has a 4.7 rating on Google from 272 reviews. Photo: Google
11. The Green Bean Cafe
The Green Bean Cafe on The Green in Southwick has a 4.7 rating from 70 Google reviews. Photo: Google
12. Crumb On In
Holmeside's Crumb On In has a 4.7 rating from 20 Google reviews. Photo: Stu Norton