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PORTER CAKE
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About Mom's Porter Cake
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My name is Sherly Thornton and I have been baking as long as I can remember.
My own Mom's porter cake is where my business started.
It began by carrying on her legacy of baking traditional porter cakes and Christmas cakes and I still use my Mom's same recipe today.
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From baking at the table with my Mom, to owning my own HSE approved, fully registered business, I have always held a good working ethos and a belief that you have to get out there and make things happen for yourself.
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Mom's Porter Cake has grown into the success that it is today, largely due to the support of clients both old and new.
I always ensure that I use only the best quality ingredients, and from local suppliers where possible. Each of my cakes are made to your specifications and offer you a unique and bespoke cake like no other.
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I was honoured to receive Connect Kerry Women in Business, Home Business of the Year Award 2018. This is an accolade that I am so very proud of. To see, women supporting women, in this unique event is something to behold.
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In November 2018 my Chocolate & Vanilla Fudge Cake won the Highly Commended Award for Kerry LEO Best Emerging Artisan Food Product at the 2018 Listowel Food Fair. I was delighted to receive this award as it was in the highly contested Baked Goods category.
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Lastly, every single item that goes in my oven does get a little prayer to my Mom, as without her recipes and influence, and her guidance from above, I would not be in business today.