When did Caramel Shortcake become trendy?

It just struck me today whilst having my frothy coffee sitting in the now mandatory comfy sofa courtesy of "Friends" that the traditional Scottish recipe biscuit of Caramel Shortcake or millionaires shortbread has, over the years, become trendy.

My grannie used to buy this for me from the local bakers in Portknockie along with a host of other "fancies" for about 3p a slice but it has mysteriously over the years become the mainstay cake in almost every coffee shop across the U.K. where its trendiness has also been given a trendy price at nearly £2.00 a slice in a particularly well known chain of coffee shops.

So next time your nibbling on that posh cake while sipping on your dolce latte just remember that what you're really munching on is a humble Scottish biscuit which has reached worldwide export proportions up there with malt whisky, the Tunnocks Tea Cake and The Krankies.

[Note from Author - Whilst The Krankies have actually yet to achieve global export status most Scots born around the late 60's would be only to happy to help them on their way, preferrably in a sealed box marked "Do not open until 2020". ......Fan dabby bloody dozy.]

Tunnock's Teacakes

Without doubt the best teacake and biscuit in the world.

Best served by placing in the fridge for about 15 minutes and then eating immediately.

This ensures the chocolate outer shell is nice and crispy but the cream is still deliciously gooey.

Never mind Scotch Whisky, the Tunnock's Teacake is by far Scotland's best export and greatest ever culinary achievement.

Tunnock's, How do you eat yours?