This year, more than a dozen corporate account teams are set to submit their baking masterpieces based on a specialist lending theme over the next fortnight.

Entrants will upload pictures of their cakes to LinkedIn with the hashtag #TheGreatSpecialicedBake2021, where the total number of reactions they receive will decide who receives the coveted Bake 2021 Champion title.

The winning team will receive a £1,000 donation to a charity of their choice, while Precise will also donate £1,000 to their chosen charity, The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

Liza Campion, head of corporate accounts at Precise, said: “The standard of entries in previous years has been breath-taking, and we’ve been amazed by some of the very imaginative cakes that have been entered.

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“It’s always great to see teams really throwing themselves into it; it’s competitive, but it’s good fun and seems as though everyone’s raring to go and put their skills to the test.

“Sadly, we can’t go around and taste the cakes this year for obvious reasons, which is why we’re asking people to vote for their favourite on LinkedIn.

“You can follow all the fun and see who’s the best of the batch by following #TheGreatSpecialicedBake2021.”

Sam Gray, provider relationship manager at Tenet — who won the last competition — commented: “We had so much fun taking part last time that we’re looking forward to entering again this year. 

“It was a real team effort, and we can’t wait to defend our title and hopefully whip up another showstopper.”