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It’s official – Whittlesea Bakehouse’s vanilla slice is the best in Victoria, for the second year in a row.
Michael Valenti and Adrian Caporetto are the masterminds behind the recipe.
Mr Caporetto said the slice recipe’s success from the family-owned business comes down to time.
“It’s been a long-time recipe,” Mr Caporetto said.
“It’s been fine tuned over time, and then we don’t change a thing.
“The only secret [to making an award-winning slice] is make it tasty.”
Mr Caporetto said it was “outstanding” to have the bakehouse’s vanilla slice win the top spot.
“It was overwhelming, actually,” Mr Caporetto said.
“We’re still in shock, a bit… it was mind blowing.”
The bakehouse has seen an increase in “new and different faces” since winning, which Mr Caporetto said “helps the whole town”.
“We’re seeing out of towners come, which is great.
“Plus, there’s been people from the new developments [come in]… why wouldn’t they!”
Mr Caporetto said he welcomes everyone to come in and try the award winning slice, and then explore the “hidden gem” of the Whittlesea township.
Michaela Meade
