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.
13. Penshaw Farm Shop
Penshaw Farm Shop on Chester Road has a 4.7 rating from 1,581 Google reviews. Photo: Google
14. The Green
The Green on the road of the same name in Washington has a 4.6 rating from 266 Google reviews. Photo: Google
15. Biz-R
Biz-R can be found on the corner of High Street West and Bridge Street. It has a 4.6 rating from 210 Google reviews. Photo: Google
16. Salt House Kitchen
Salt House Kitchen in Seaburn has a 4.5 rating from 761 Google reviews. Photo: Google