Patisserie · Castleford town centre
Cake Bakes Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Cake Bakes: 31 items across 5 sections, from pâtisserie individuelle to boissons.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Cake Bakes. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte au citronPopularV £4.60 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Saint-HonoréV £5.95 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- OpéraVN £6.20 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.55 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.65 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.40 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £12.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.20 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.75 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- FinancierVN £2.85 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £12.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.45 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £2.90 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.00 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.05 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.55 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.75 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Kouign-amannV £4.45 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.70 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.65 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.15 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £42.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £30.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £154.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £30.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £37.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
Boissons
- Iced latteVGF £4.35 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.00 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.80 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.25 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.35 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
Ordering tips for Cake 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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