Patisserie · Dalston, London
Violet Cakes Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 29 items we would expect to see at Violet Cakes in Dalston, London.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Violet Cakes. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.15 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.40 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.35 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.10 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Mille-feuilleV £5.00 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.85 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.80 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.30 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- FinancierVN £3.20 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £14.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.95 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
Viennoiserie
- Chausson aux pommesV £4.10 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.95 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.45 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.45 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.75 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.00 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.45 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Croquembouche (to order)V £151.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £34.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £38.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £23.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £29.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £39.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
Boissons
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.50 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.00 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.60 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £4.20 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Iced latteVGF £4.30 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ordering tips for Violet Cakes
- 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 (9am – 5pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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