Patisserie · Denton's Green, St Helens
Aardvark Cakes Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 32 items we would expect to see at Aardvark Cakes in Denton's Green, St Helens.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Aardvark Cakes. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Saint-HonoréV £6.25 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.20 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- OpéraVN £6.10 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.15 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- ReligieuseV £5.15 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- FraisierVN £6.30 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £6.30 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.05 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £11.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.85 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.45 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.10 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £5.65 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- FinancierVN £2.80 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.55 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.40 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Kouign-amannV £3.55 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Chausson aux pommesV £4.05 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.10 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.15 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
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 £33.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £36.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £31.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £105.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £32.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
Boissons
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.75 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.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.40 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Citron presséVVGGF £4.10 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.20 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.10 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
Ordering tips for Aardvark 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.
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