Recently, anyone scrolling through social media feeds has likely come across images of beautifully layered chocolate cakes that look irresistibly moist and delicious. This dessert is called"London Cake."London Cake is a trending dessert that has gone viral and become a new mission for sweet lovers to seek out and taste.
Today, Thairath Online will introduce what London Cake really is, why it’s so popular, and highlight 8 delicious spots in Bangkok to follow for a delightful experience.
London Cake is not an old or traditional British dessert. It is described as the beginning of a new aesthetic era in the dessert world, originating from the slab cake recipe by Edd Kimber, a British pastry chef in London, which was widely shared and went viral globally.
The key to London Cake’s appeal to dessert lovers is the perfect combination of three main layers:
The viral popularity comes from the cake’s beautiful and appetizing layered look. When eaten, it offers a balanced flavor combining the bitterness of dark chocolate, the sweet-salty caramel, and a soft texture. This inspired dessert shops and chefs worldwide to reinterpret the idea in their own style, sparking a hunt for"the perfect London Cake"with the flavor that suits individual preferences.
For those wanting to follow the delicious trend, we have gathered notable shops offering London Cake.
Shop Name | London Cake Highlights | Starting Price |
1. Holiday Pastry | 8-layer cake using 70% and 58% Belgian dark chocolate alternating with salted caramel whip. | 219 baht |
2. Sauvage | High-end pastry using sourdough flour, espresso syrup, with a complex flavor. | 320 baht |
3. Bread Bar | Modified recipe adding "caramel crisp" for crunchiness; can be enjoyed chilled or warm. | 170 baht |
4. Coffee Beans by Dao | Alternates layers of homemade salted caramel whip, soft fresh cream, and crunchy chocolate wafers. | 210 baht |
5. Butter Bar | Rich style with almond toffee and coffee mousse, focusing on intense chocolate flavor. | 285 baht |
6. Reed's Dessert Boutique | Recipe respects the original 98%, using premium 57% chocolate with a balanced bittersweet taste. | 150 baht |
7. Saro | Simple but well-balanced flavor with rich chocolate ganache and aromatic, not overly sweet caramel. | 135 baht |
8. Hemm54 | French style 8-layer cake with salted caramel whip made from genuine French butter, offering a distinct rich aroma. | 240 baht |
(Note: Prices may change. It is recommended to confirm with the shop before ordering.)
London Cake is a delicious phenomenon that transforms ordinary chocolate cake into something more dimensional and interesting, thanks to the charm of layered salted caramel whip and dark chocolate working in harmony. For dessert lovers or those looking for a birthday cake that is both beautiful and tasty, choose your favorite shop and follow this delightful trend!
Source of information:Time Out Bangkok