Some 18 corporate account teams battled for the champion title, with the participants uploading pictures and videos of their show-stoppers to LinkedIn using the hashtag #TheGreatSpecialicedBake2021.

Connect Mortgages was named as the winner after receiving 690 likes for their three-tiered bake. 

The brokerage firm announced it will be donating its £1,000 prize to Indee Rose Trust, a national charity that supports children who have been diagnosed with brain or spinal tumours.

Precise Mortgages will also donate £1,000 to its chosen charity, CALM.

Overall, the competition garnered over 3,200 reactions and more than 560 comments.

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Liza Campion, head of corporate accounts at Precise Mortgages, said: “A massive thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their busy schedules to enter. 

“The time and effort they’ve put into their bakes has been outstanding; we’ve seen some real culinary creativity.

“Congratulations to the team at Connect Mortgages on their inventive entry which not only included a miniature suited and booted Roger Morris, but also featured a vegan tier to highlight the tailored solutions they offer to meet customers’ different needs. 

“They’re a deserved winner after being named runners-up in our first bake competition back in 2019.”

Liz Simms, managing director at Connect Mortgages, added: “We’re absolutely chuffed to win this prestigious and fantastically fun bake off! 

“Our star baker Tracey Robinson (pictured above) did an amazing job on behalf of the Connect Mortgages’ team, and we all loved our mini Roger! 

“We’re also pleased to help play a part in helping to raise £2,000 in total for two great charities – CALM and the amazing Indee Rose Trust.”