The owners of a much-loved cake business in Norwich are bringing down the shutters at their market stall.

The Cuppie Hut is run by best friends Mel Abel and Kim Cooper, both from Hethersett, and it was first started in a converted horsebox on Tombland in 2018.

The same year it moved onto Norwich Market, doubling in size in 2020, and in February 2022 the pair opened a shop in St Giles Street.

Norwich Evening News: Some of the delicious cupcakes on offer from The Cuppie Hut in NorwichSome of the delicious cupcakes on offer from The Cuppie Hut in Norwich (Image: Ella Wilkinson)

Over the last year, the stall has been open much less as they established the shop, with the production moved there. 

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Mrs Cooper said: "The plan when we took on the shop was to give it another year at the market and then make a decision.

"We have now decided to put everything into the shop and we plan to open on Sundays soon too."

Norwich Evening News: The Cuppie Hut team: Phoebe Wallen, Mel Abel and Kim Cooper in the Norwich shop in St Giles StreetThe Cuppie Hut team: Phoebe Wallen, Mel Abel and Kim Cooper in the Norwich shop in St Giles Street (Image: Ella Wilkinson)

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The Cuppie Hut offers a range of cakes and tray bakes, with lots of vegan treats too. 

Mrs Abel said: "It has been a dream come true and the shop has exceeded our expectations." 

The Cuppie Hut shop is currently open 10.30am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.