Patisserie · Folkestone town centre
The Cake Junction Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Cake Junction: 34 items across 5 sections, from pâtisserie individuelle to boissons.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Cake Junction. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Mille-feuilleV £6.45 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Saint-HonoréV £6.65 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.50 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.15 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.90 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- ReligieuseV £6.25 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- OpéraVN £6.90 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £5.95 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.90 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.95 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £12.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.50 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.65 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £13.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- FinancierVN £3.25 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
Viennoiserie
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.40 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.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.65 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.10 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £4.15 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Kouign-amannV £4.55 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Croquembouche (to order)V £94.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £41.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £36.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £41.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £31.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £27.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £34.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
Boissons
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.75 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.50 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Iced latteVGF £3.80 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.45 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.85 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Citron presséVVGGF £4.05 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
Ordering tips for The Cake Junction
- 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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