HERE are the cake makers our readers said are the best in Tynedale.

1 The Pudding Parlour

The most recommended was The Pudding Parlour, based in Prudhoe. They offer a wide range of sweet treats and special cakes to order. One Facebook comment said: "The Pudding Parlour, amazing Bakewell Birthday Cakes." Another said: "The Pudding Parlour, without a shadow of a doubt."

2 Baked by Ashley 7

Another highly recommended baker, Baked by Ashley 7, is a self-taught baker. One comment said: "Baked By Ashley 7, 101% the best."

3 North Eats Cakes

"North Eats Cakes gets my vote!" one reader said. The bakery makes cakes to order, and has received positive reviews on Facebook.

4 Cakes by Cath

Recommended by several readers, Cakes by Cath has a large Facebook following of over two thousand. Based in Hexham, she designs a wide range of cakes to order for any occasion.

5 Tyne Valley Cakery

The small, local business designs cakes to order and themed treat boxes, for occasions such as Valentines Day. One Facebook review said: "The most amazing cake, it is so fresh and absolutely delicious."

6 Els Baking Bible

The Haydon Bridge-based bakery designs bespoke buttercream cakes, tray bakes and afternoon tea. Liked by over two thousand people on Facebook, it has a five-star rating from multiple reviews. One review said: "Couldn’t have asked for anything more, just outstanding."

7 Cakes and Comfort

Designing a wide range of bespoke cakes, traybakes and giant cookies, the Haydon Bridge-based business also offers treat boxes. One Facebook review said: "Beautifully packaged, and lovely and fresh."

8 Valalish Homemade Baking

The Hexham-based bakery designs bespoke cakes and cupcakes. Some of her cakes include white chocolate and raspberry cupcakes, gluten-free chocolate cupcakes, and chocolate and toffee birthday cupcakes.

9 Saffron Personal Catering Service

The business offers afternoon tea, bespoke occasion cakes, traybakes and chocolate cheesecake eggs available in different flavours. One Facebook user said: "Saffron Personal Catering Services makes amazing cakes."

10 Christine's Country Catering

Based in Acomb, Hexham, the bakery offers bespoke occasion cakes and afternoon tea boxes. One Facebook review said: "Always makes the best cakes, they don’t just look amazing, they taste amazing too. The sponge just melts in your mouth."