Welcome to The Runaway Train Bakery
The Runaway Train Bakery
The Runaway Train Bakery
The Runaway Train Bakery
The Runaway Train Bakery specializes in creating innovative and seasonal cakes, using fruit and vegetables sourced from Cheshire. We pride ourselves on our use of local ingredients, including free range Cheshire eggs and flour milled in Stockport. Additionally, we are committed to avoiding ultra processed foods and single use plastic. In 2024, our Pink Ginger Cake was honored with a Gold Taste of Cheshire Award as part of our Groobarbs Cakes entry, and in 2025, we received a Silver Award.
The story so far...
The Runaway Train Bakery
The Runaway Train Bakery
In the summer of 2024, I was struck by the lack of variety in the Cheshire Cakes available locally. They didn't reflect the season or their locality, and many were made with margarine and other chemical 'nasties,' while worse still, they were packaged in single-use plastic. Thankfully, a local veg box provider, Groobarbs, embraced my vision for creative seasonal cakes made from local ingredients. Groobox became my customer, veg supplier, and the bakery's first home!
Why Runaway Train?
The Runaway Train Bakery
Why Runaway Train?
The bakery is named after the 1993 song 'Runaway Train' by Soul Asylum. It was a very personal name choice for me, symbolizing my escape from depression and a professional career that was making me miserable. Now, as I bake Cheshire Cakes and Groobarbs Cakes using local ingredients, 'Runaway Train' is often played at high volume, serenading the seasonal cakes I create.
Special Cakes
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Why Runaway Train?
Cakes are a key part of every celebration! At The Runaway Train Bakery, our selection includes seasonal cakes made with local ingredients, perfect for occasions like Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, and Halloween. While our specialty is not primarily in Cheshire cakes or Groobarbs cakes, we are happy to create these delightful treats for customers upon request.
New Letters and Blogs
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I write a weekly newsletter focusing on my current foraging, harvesting, and baking, highlighting local ingredients that inspire my seasonal cakes. It also covers the development of new Cheshire Cakes and Groobarbs Cakes, along with life in the kitchen.
In addition to being included in every cake box, the newsletters are also published as a blog below.
Contact Us & 2026 Customer Survey
Contact Us & 2026 Customer Survey
Contact Us & 2026 Customer Survey
Have a question, idea, or comment about our Cheshire Cakes or Groobarbs Cakes? I'd love to hear from you...
By email: kate@runawaytrainbakery.com
If you'd be kind enough to complete our customer survey, which helps us improve our offerings with local ingredients and seasonal cakes, you can find it at https://forms.gle/LGwMkDj18AwjkaU16.
Cakes for January
Seasonal Cakes to cheer up the depths of winter!
Cherry Bakewell Cake
£12*
A sturdy cherry and almond cake, crafted with local ingredients, is topped with an almond & butter crumble, glace icing, and cherries. This delightful treat is perfect for lunch boxes or enjoyed with an afternoon cup of tea, making it one of the seasonal cakes offered by Groobarbs Cakes and a favorite among Cheshire Cakes.
Pecan Brownies
£10*
Experience a dense and crunchy treat made with local ingredients, featuring seasonal beetroot for added moisture. This delightful creation is topped with white chocolate and extra toasted pecans, making it a perfect choice among Cheshire Cakes and Groobarbs Cakes. Plus, it's gluten free.
10 Plant Vegan Loaf
£10*
An (almost!) healthy cake for January, the 10 Plant Loaf is an easy way to supply your digestive system with 10 different plants. This delicious treat is not only suitable for vegans but also lower in calories than our usual bakes. Plus, by using local ingredients, it aligns perfectly with our commitment to seasonal cakes, making it a great choice for those enjoying Cheshire Cakes and Groobarbs Cakes!
Coffee and Walnut Cake
£12*
A moist wintery cake inspired by Cheshire Cakes, topped with a rich cream cheese and coffee icing, and crunchy roasted walnuts, made with local ingredients for a perfect seasonal cake.
Coffee and Walnut Love Buns
£12*
A moist wintery bun made with local ingredients, topped with a rich cream cheese and coffee icing, and finished with a crunchy roasted walnut, reminiscent of Cheshire Cakes and the delightful seasonal cakes from Groobarbs Cakes.
Retail prices shown excluding delivery. For wholesale prices, please contact kate@runawaytrainbakery.com. We proudly use local ingredients to create our delicious Cheshire Cakes and Groobarbs Cakes, including a variety of seasonal cakes.