Cakes Direct from The Lodge

Welcome to Cakes Direct from The Lodge!

Paul

We have been baking the fruit cakes for ten years now and mastered the Yorkshire Parkin back in 2012. The parkin was inspired by my Father-in-law's quest to buy traditional Homemade Yorkshire Parkin that was as oaty and moist as his mother used to bake. We have successfully used her recipe (dating back to the early 1900's) to create a firm favourite!
Annette started the business back in 2012, but now Paul has taken over baking responsibilities and has added a range of chocolate products that are gaining popularity.

Latest News

2025 is a big year in our household, with our son James graduating from Warwick University and Annette reaching a special birthday. James does all the updates on our website, so we're hoping he will still have time to help when he starts work.

The cakes and chocolates proved to be very popular last year, so I've started baking early this year in order to keep up with demand!

I'm doing a new show with Living North this year, it's at Haydock Park in November.

Have a great 2025!

Where it's made:

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Our kitchen where we started 'Cakes Direct...from The Lodge' in October 2012 with the support and encouragement of friends, colleagues and every member of our family.

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Smith House Lodge is part of the Smith House estate with some buildings dating back to the 1400's! Situated in Lightcliffe near Halifax, the Lodge has been our family home for 15 years.