{"product_id":"1kg-haribo-pontefract-cakes","title":"1kg Haribo Pontefract Cakes","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e1kg Haribo Pontefract Cakes – Traditional Yorkshire Liquorice Sweets\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003e1kg Haribo Pontefract Cakes\u003c\/strong\u003e bag contains a generous supply of one of Britain’s most distinctive traditional liquorice sweets. Dark, round and embossed with their characteristic design, these chewy liquorice discs combine treacle sweetness with the deep, aromatic flavour of liquorice extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePontefract Cakes occupy a rare position in confectionery: they are simultaneously a practical sweet-shop treat and a small piece of Yorkshire history. This 1kg bag is ideal for sharing, filling sweet jars, preparing traditional pick and mix or ensuring the household liquorice supply remains comfortably above emergency levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Pontefract Cakes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePontefract Cakes are small, flattened discs of black liquorice originally associated with the West Yorkshire town of Pontefract. They have a dense, satisfyingly chewy texture and a rich flavour created from liquorice extract, treacle and caramelised sugar syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe word “cake” can be mildly misleading. There is no sponge, icing or ceremonial cutting involved. In this context, it refers to the compact, round shape of the sweet rather than anything normally placed beside a cup of tea with a fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also historically known as Pomfret Cakes, taking their alternative name from an older name for Pontefract. Today, however, Pontefract Cakes is by far the more familiar term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Liquorice with a Rich, Treacly Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaribo Pontefract Cakes offer a deeper flavour than brightly coloured fruit gums. Treacle and caramelised sugar syrup bring a rounded sweetness, while liquorice extract provides the distinctive earthy, aromatic character prized by traditional liquorice lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour develops gradually as each disc is chewed. It begins with mellow sweetness before the liquorice becomes more pronounced, producing a lingering finish that feels satisfyingly grown-up and unmistakably traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/collections\/liquorice-sweets\"\u003eLiquorice Sweets\u003c\/a\u003e for more classic shapes, flavour combinations and chewy favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Are They Called Pontefract Cakes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweets take their name from Pontefract, a historic market town with a long connection to liquorice cultivation and confectionery production. Liquorice was grown locally long before it became a sweet, with the plant originally valued for medicinal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar confectionery is commonly traced to the 18th century, when Pontefract’s liquorice began to be sweetened and shaped into small tablets. The embossed round design became one of the defining features of the product and helped turn a local speciality into a nationally recognised British sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat distinctive appearance still separates Pontefract Cakes from liquorice sticks, wheels, allsorts and softer filled varieties found throughout our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/collections\/black-liquorice\"\u003eBlack Liquorice\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHaribo and the Pontefract Cake Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaribo became part of the Pontefract Cakes story in 1972 when it acquired a majority stake in the English confectionery company Dunhills of Pontefract. The traditional product range was retained, allowing this famous Yorkshire liquorice sweet to continue under the Haribo name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes Pontefract Cakes an interesting member of the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/collections\/haribo-sweets\"\u003eHaribo Sweets\u003c\/a\u003e family. While Goldbears, Starmix and Tangfastics are known for bright fruit flavours, Pontefract Cakes represent the brand’s connection to British liquorice-making heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about the manufacturer, its history and its best-known confectionery on our dedicated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/pages\/haribo\"\u003eHaribo\u003c\/a\u003e brand page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a 1kg Bag of Haribo Pontefract Cakes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 1kg bag provides considerably more than a conventional sharing packet while remaining convenient for enjoying at home. It is ideal for dedicated liquorice enthusiasts, events, workplaces and anyone responsible for keeping a traditional sweet jar properly stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaribo Pontefract Cakes 1kg are particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefilling traditional sweet jars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily sharing and everyday treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffice kitchens and reception areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetro sweet tables and nostalgic events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating liquorice gift hampers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding to pick-and-mix selections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas, birthdays and Father’s Day gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking up on a favourite Haribo liquorice sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our wider collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/collections\/bulk-sweets\"\u003eBulk Sweets\u003c\/a\u003e for more generously sized confectionery favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Traditional Pick and Mix Favourite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePontefract Cakes provide useful contrast within a mixed sweet selection. Their dark appearance, treacly flavour and substantial chew distinguish them immediately from fruit gummies, foam sweets and fizzy confectionery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd them to your favourite \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/collections\/pick-and-mix-sweets\"\u003ePick and Mix Sweets\u003c\/a\u003e alongside liquorice wheels, allsorts, mint humbugs and other traditional treats. A few Pontefract Cakes introduce balance to a colourful mixture; an entire kilogram demonstrates rather firmer commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Traditional and Retro Sweet Lovers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew confectionery products carry such a strong sense of place. The shape, colour and flavour of a Pontefract Cake are closely connected to Yorkshire’s sweet-making history, giving the product an authenticity that cannot be invented by a fashionable wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are particularly popular with customers who remember traditional sweet jars, paper bags weighed behind the counter and confectionery selected by the quarter. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/collections\/traditional-sweets\"\u003eTraditional Sweets\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/collections\/retro-sweets\"\u003eRetro Sweets\u003c\/a\u003e for more enduring favourites with genuine nostalgic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Thoughtful Gift for Liquorice Lovers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiquorice inspires unusually strong opinions. For somebody who loves it, a kilogram of authentic Haribo Pontefract Cakes is far more persuasive than a mixed gift containing three liquorice pieces and an unfortunate amount of filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the bag to a personalised confectionery hamper, pair it with other black liquorice favourites or use it to refill a decorative sweet jar. It makes a distinctive present for birthdays, Christmas, retirement celebrations, Father’s Day or simply as a thoughtful surprise for somebody with impeccably traditional taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and Dietary Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe current UK recipe includes treacle, glucose syrup, sugar, starch, caramelised sugar syrup, wheat flour, gelatine, liquorice extract and glazing ingredients. Because the recipe contains \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e and gelatine, standard Haribo Pontefract Cakes are not gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients, allergens and manufacturing information can change. Always read the label supplied with your order before consumption, especially when purchasing for someone with allergies or specific dietary requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Store Haribo Pontefract Cakes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the sweets in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity. Once opened, reseal the bag securely or transfer the contents to an airtight container to help preserve their flavour and chewy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional glass sweet jar suits them particularly well. The dark embossed discs create an attractive old-fashioned display, although placing a kilogram of liquorice within easy reach may test the limits of sensible portion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed More Than 1kg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger celebrations, busy workplaces, sweet businesses or particularly serious liquorice requirements, choose our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/products\/haribo-pontefract-cakes-3kg-bulk-bag\"\u003eHaribo Pontefract Cakes 3kg Bulk Bag\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our 1kg Haribo Pontefract Cakes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Haribo Pontefract Cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional black liquorice sweets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich flavour from treacle and liquorice extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense and satisfyingly chewy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive round embossed design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous 1kg bag for sharing or stocking up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for jars, hampers and pick and mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA celebrated part of Yorkshire confectionery heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1kg Haribo Pontefract Cakes FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do Pontefract Cakes taste like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey have a rich black liquorice flavour balanced by treacle and caramelised sweetness. The taste is deeper and more aromatic than fruit-flavoured gummy sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy are Pontefract Cakes round?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flattened circular shape is part of their traditional identity. Pontefract Cakes have historically been moulded as small embossed discs, often carrying a decorative design or manufacturer’s mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre Pontefract Cakes actually cakes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are chewy liquorice sweets rather than baked cakes. The name refers to their compact, round tablet-like form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere did Pontefract Cakes originate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey originated in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, a town with a long history of growing liquorice and producing liquorice confectionery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre Haribo Pontefract Cakes gluten-free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The current UK recipe contains wheat flour. Haribo identifies Pontefract Cakes as the UK-produced product in its range that contains wheat, so they are not suitable for a gluten-free diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre Haribo Pontefract Cakes vegetarian or vegan?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Standard Haribo Pontefract Cakes currently contain gelatine and beeswax, so they are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many Pontefract Cakes are in a 1kg bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweets are supplied by weight rather than by a fixed piece count. The exact number may vary because individual pieces can differ slightly in size and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the sweets individually wrapped?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Pontefract Cakes are supplied loose together in a 1kg bag, making them convenient for jars, serving bowls and pick-and-mix displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy 1kg Haribo Pontefract Cakes Online\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich, chewy and steeped in Yorkshire confectionery history, \u003cstrong\u003e1kg Haribo Pontefract Cakes\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a generous supply of traditional liquorice for sharing, gifting, sweet jars and everyday enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose them for their unmistakable flavour, embossed circular shape and enduring sweet-shop character. Some confectionery follows trends; Pontefract Cakes have simply waited for every trend to pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sweets UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55774904582529,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sweetsshop.uk\/products\/1kg-haribo-pontefract-cakes","provider":"Online Sweet Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}