Patisserie · Peterlee town centre
It’s All About The Cake Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 31 items we would expect to see at It’s All About The Cake in Peterlee town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by It’s All About The Cake. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- OpéraVN £6.90 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.35 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- FraisierVN £6.25 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.95 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Saint-HonoréV £6.00 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.30 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.15 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.75 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.50 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.15 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £1.95 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £11.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.00 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.45 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.00 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £4.30 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Kouign-amannV £3.70 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.30 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £45.00 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.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £30.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £172.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £39.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £32.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £29.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
Boissons
- Iced latteVGF £4.05 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £4.00 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.70 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.50 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.20 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.20 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
Ordering tips for It’s All About The Cake
- 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 (10am – 4pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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