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.
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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, please follow the QR Code above.
Cakes for February
Seasonal Cakes to cheer up the depths of winter!
Coconut and Cardamom Bundt
£12*
A pretty bundt cake with the subtle lemony taste of cardamom. Topped with a coconut glaze and toasted coconut.
Pistachio, Lemon and Ricotta Cakes
£10*
A cake which looks forward to the colour of spring!
Our Pistachio, Lemon and Ricotta Cakes have the delicate taste and texture of pistachio nuts. Topped with a drizzle of white chocolate and more pistachios.
Date and Walnut Loaf
£10*
Our date and walnut loaf is a sturdy cake, ideal for a cup of tea (or with custard for pudding). A sticky toffee pudding in cake form with big chunks of date and walnut and a dark & 'caramelly' cake
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.
Valentines Love Buns
£12*
A moist chocolate bun with a fresh raspberry filling. Topped with chocolate buttercream and a fondant heart!
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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.