I love making my tongue-in-cheek joke about being a world-famous bakery in Brentford… but in this case, it’s not even a joke. Our signature Croquembouche Cake really is world famous.
It went properly viral after Delish featured its recipe, and it’s popped up in countless “best of” lists all over the internet. Not bad for a quirky cake born in a tiny West London kitchen.
But perhaps my favourite croquembouche claim-to-fame is that it landed the cover of Time Out London, topping their list of the best desserts in the capital. A proper pinch-me moment.
When I created it back in 2015, I had absolutely no idea it would become that cake — the one that inspires dozens of imitations and keeps popping up at celebrations everywhere.
We’ve made so many variations over the years, but this blue-green beauty for a big birthday in Surrey is still one of my favourites. And yes — we now deliver there regularly!
What makes our croquembouche truly special is that it is *all cake*. Even the tall conical centre is made entirely from our beloved Hero Sponge.
We stack and tier the sponge with silky layers of Swiss meringue buttercream, carve it to shape, then drench the whole thing in glossy Belgian chocolate ganache.
Then comes the real fun — decorating it with macarons, profiteroles, éclairs, buttermilk doughnuts, buttercream blooms and candied popcorn, all the way around, top to toe.
It’s a feast for the eyes and the tummy — the kind of cake I will absolutely never tire of.
Love, Reshmi xoxo
If you’re dreaming of a show-stopping centrepiece, take a peek at our full croquembouche collection — they’re every bit as delicious as they are spectacular.
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