McVitie's has announced that it will be releasing two new limited-edition cake bars to its selection, which have "irresistible flavours".

Eton Mess and Lemon Meringue are the two new flavours which are meant to reimagine "quintessential British desserts".

In a statement, McVitie's said: "Experience quintessential British desserts reimagined with McVitie's new Limited Edition Cake Bars, available in two irresistible flavours - Eton Mess and Lemon Meringue.

"Evoking a sense of summertime nostalgia, indulge in the Eton Mess Cake Bar, a strawberry-flavoured cake bar filled with light and fluffy cream, crunchy meringue pieces and a decadent milk chocolate coating.

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"Alternatively, enjoy a refreshing burst of citrus with the Lemon Meringue Cake Bar, featuring a zingy lemon sponge filled with zesty lemon cream, as well as crisp meringue swirls and sugar pearls, coated in rich milk chocolate. " 

Alongside this McVitie's will also be releasing all-new Iced Gems Candy Floss as an additional option in its line-up of treats.

Where can you get the new McVitie's cake bars?

Adam Woolf, Marketing Director – McVitie’s, pladis UK&I, said: “We’re very excited to introduce two new additions to the McVitie’s family that are perfect for summer snacking.

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"We know our consumers love classic, nostalgic flavours, so we’ve created these new products with that front of mind. They’re the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family alike.” 

The two new cake bars will be available in Morrisons, Nisa, Co-op, Booker, Spar, Poundland, B&M, TJ Morris, Farmfoods, Heron, Unitas and Bestway from March 18.

Meanwhile, the McVitie’s Iced Gems Candy Floss will be available in Iceland from March 25 and in some other grocers in April.