Patisserie · Portree town centre
The Little Cake Shop Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Little Cake Shop: 32 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 Little Cake Shop. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- FraisierVN £7.25 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Mille-feuilleV £5.70 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.00 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.30 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.45 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £14.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- FinancierVN £3.00 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £11.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.60 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.10 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.40 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.45 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
Viennoiserie
- Escargot aux raisinsV £4.05 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Kouign-amannV £4.65 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.85 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.10 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.55 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.75 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.25 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.95 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £45.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £33.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £37.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £140.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £38.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £45.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £26.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
Boissons
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.95 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Iced latteVGF £3.90 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £4.15 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.45 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.00 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
Ordering tips for The Little Cake Shop
- 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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