Patisserie · Letchworth town centre
The Cakey Lady at The BakeHouse Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Cakey Lady at The BakeHouse: 33 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 The Cakey Lady at The BakeHouse. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte au citronPopularV £6.20 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.65 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.55 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- FraisierVN £7.30 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £5.65 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £5.65 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- OpéraVN £5.85 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- FinancierVN £3.25 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.50 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.00 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £11.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.15 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.75 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
Viennoiserie
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.40 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.25 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Kouign-amannV £4.25 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.25 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.85 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £4.00 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.00 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £4.20 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £31.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £39.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £32.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £31.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £33.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £34.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
Boissons
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.60 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.05 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Iced latteVGF £3.80 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.95 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.75 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.95 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
Ordering tips for The Cakey Lady at The BakeHouse
- 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.
- It opens on Sundays (11am – 4pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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