Patisserie · Ilford, London
Cakes and Bakes Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 30 items we would expect to see at Cakes and Bakes in Ilford, London.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Cakes and Bakes. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Mille-feuilleV £6.55 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- FraisierVN £6.00 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Saint-HonoréV £6.05 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- ReligieuseV £6.35 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £5.65 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.90 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £7.10 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- OpéraVN £7.45 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.55 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.90 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £9.45 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- FinancierVN £2.30 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.65 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.35 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
Viennoiserie
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.35 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.55 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Kouign-amannV £4.60 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.55 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.05 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.00 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £35.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £161.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £30.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £41.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £32.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
Boissons
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.25 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Iced latteVGF £4.50 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.55 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.30 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.60 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
Ordering tips for Cakes and Bakes
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Whole and celebration cakes usually need ordering in advance – allow a few days for standard designs and longer for custom work.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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