Patisserie · St Helens town centre
Cakes by Design Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 32 items we would expect to see at Cakes by Design in St Helens town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Cakes by Design. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £5.45 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.35 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.55 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- FraisierVN £5.55 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.20 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.75 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.50 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- OpéraVN £6.00 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.45 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £12.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.20 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.95 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.25 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
Viennoiserie
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.30 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.55 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.80 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.15 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.15 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.00 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £27.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £41.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £41.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £34.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £178.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £37.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £40.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
Boissons
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.65 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £3.90 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £4.15 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.55 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.25 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Iced latteVGF £3.70 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ordering tips for Cakes by Design
- 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.
Make a morning of it
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