Patisserie · Colchester town centre
The Cake Story Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 33 items we would expect to see at The Cake Story in Colchester town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Cake Story. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Mille-feuilleV £5.20 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- ReligieuseV £5.45 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- OpéraVN £5.75 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- FraisierVN £7.60 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.50 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £4.55 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.55 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £7.00 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.90 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.70 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £12.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £14.00 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.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.60 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.55 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.30 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.90 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.50 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.85 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.75 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Kouign-amannV £3.65 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.05 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £43.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £32.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £164.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £31.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £44.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
Boissons
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.65 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Iced latteVGF £4.55 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.55 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.55 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.60 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.80 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
Ordering tips for The Cake Story
- 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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