Patisserie · Chelmsford town centre
Gourmet Cake Company Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 34 items we would expect to see at Gourmet Cake Company in Chelmsford town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Gourmet Cake Company. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £7.10 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Saint-HonoréV £6.90 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- OpéraVN £6.70 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Mille-feuilleV £5.85 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.30 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- FraisierVN £7.75 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- ReligieuseV £5.65 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.70 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £10.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £2.85 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.70 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £12.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.30 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.45 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.50 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
Viennoiserie
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.75 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.00 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.70 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.05 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £3.85 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.45 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.20 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £35.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £92.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- 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 £39.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £35.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £30.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
Boissons
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.70 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.35 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.35 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Iced latteVGF £4.05 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.70 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.
Ordering tips for Gourmet Cake 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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