A Zesty Rework
A new design concept for Colin the Caterpillar has appeared online, proposing a sharp, citrus-based departure from the character’s milk chocolate tradition. The mockup, presented in familiar M&S packaging, imagines a ‘Zesty Lemon Meringue’ edition of the iconic cake. This is a big shift.
Based on the box art, the core of the product would be a lemon sponge roll with a lemon filling. The classic chocolate bean decorations are gone. In their place are miniature white meringue shells, arranged along the cake’s back. Colin’s signature face and feet appear to be rendered in white chocolate, completing the pale, zesty colour scheme.
The Colin Empire
The original Colin the Caterpillar cake is a juggernaut. But the brand it spawned has expanded far beyond a single product. Today, the range is a sprawling collection of confectionery and even party supplies. It covers almost every format imaginable.
You can buy M&S Mini Colin the Caterpillar Cakes for individual portions. There are sweets like Colin the Caterpillar Softies, Fruit Gums, and more specific variants like Cherry Gums and Cola Gums. The brand has also branched into sour territory with Fruit Sours and Sour Stomps. It’s not just food, either; the line-up includes branded Paper Plates and Party Cups. The caterpillar is an entire ecosystem.
A New Flavour Profile
A Lemon Meringue Pie flavour would be new ground for Colin. The brand has always been fundamentally about chocolate. While the sweet selection diversifies into fruit, the centrepiece cakes have remained loyal to their cocoa origins. This concept breaks that mould entirely.
It takes Colin out of the children’s party aisle and moves him into the territory of classic desserts. It’s a flavour profile usually associated with cheesecakes or tarts, not caterpillar-shaped sponge rolls. This would represent the single biggest flavour evolution for the core cake in its history. It is a bold idea.
What the real range looks like
The genuine M&S Colin the Caterpillar range is extensive, including the original cake, Mini Colin Cakes, and a huge variety of sweets like Softies, Fruit Gums, Cola Gums, and Sour Stomps. A Lemon Meringue flavour would be the first of the main cakes to move away from a milk chocolate base.
- M S Colin the Caterpillar Cake
- M S Colin the Caterpillar Softies
- M S Colin the Caterpillar Speckles
- M S Colin the Caterpillar Cola Gums
- M S Mini Colin the Caterpillar Cakes
- M S Colin the Caterpillar Fruit Gums
- M S Colin the Caterpillar Party Cups
- M S Colin the Caterpillar Party Time
- M S Colin the Caterpillar Sour Stomps
- M S Colin the Caterpillar Cherry Gums
Frequently asked questions
- What is in the Lemon Meringue Colin the Caterpillar cake concept?
- The mockup design shows a lemon sponge roll with a lemon filling. It is topped with white chocolate and decorated with small meringue shells instead of the usual chocolate beans.
- Are there other Colin the Caterpillar cakes?
- Yes, alongside the main celebration cake, M&S produces a box of Mini Colin the Caterpillar Cakes. The wider brand also includes numerous other products, from fruit gums to party supplies.
- Is the Lemon Meringue Pie Colin the Caterpillar real?
- No, this product is not real. It is a Snackfish — a mockup created by the online artist UK Snack Attack. It is a concept design and is not for sale anywhere.
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