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4 Freegrounds Road Hedge End Southampton So30 0hh, Hedge End SO30 0HH
Patisserie · Hedge End town centre
The Real Cake and Bake Company Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Real Cake and Bake Company: 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 Real Cake and Bake Company. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £7.30 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.15 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.60 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £5.00 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.25 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.55 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- FraisierVN £6.55 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Mille-feuilleV £5.40 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £13.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- FinancierVN £3.05 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.65 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.70 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.70 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £14.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.00 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.10 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
Viennoiserie
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.25 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.30 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.30 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.05 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.85 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £37.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £36.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £28.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £32.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £137.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £36.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
Boissons
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.70 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.30 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.60 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.15 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Citron presséVVGGF £4.15 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Iced latteVGF £4.05 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ordering tips for The Real Cake and Bake Company
- 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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