Faux Cakes

Inspired by Antonin Careme's early 19th century confections, this elaborate croquembouche can be garnished to suit any occasion.

$250

$95 (as shown)

These cakes can be made in a range of sizes. The one pictured measures 12" in diameter by 6" high (plus ornaments on top) and is decorated with baroque-inspired motifs. 

These cakes can be made in a range of sizes. 

Baba is yeast-risen cake similar to brioche. An early reference to it is found in Louis Eustace Ude's c.1813 cookbook, The French Cook. Early baba cakes were not glazed; according toThe Royal Book of Pastry (1874) traditional baba was unglazed and was served with fortified wines. Over time, the recipe developed to include a fortified-wine flavored glaze.

Faux Baba Size: 7" d x 7.75" h

$140 (as shown)

Baba is yeast-risen cake similar to brioche. An early reference to it is found in Louis Eustace Ude's c.1813 cookbook, The French Cook. Early baba cakes were not glazed; according toThe Royal Book of Pastry (1874) traditional baba was unglazed and was served with fortified wines. Over time, the recipe developed to include a fortified-wine flavored glaze.

Faux Baba Size: 7" d x 7.75" h

$100 (as shown)

Made in a Victorian copper border mould (open 0in center, like an early bundt or tube pan).

$110 (as shown)

Also Available 

in Other Shapes and Sizes

$56/Set of 4 tea cakes

(as shown)

Available in Other Colors

$55 (as shown)

c.1840s Earthenware 

Turk's Head Cake Mould

$65 (as shown)

$50 (dusted with powdered sugar)

Available in Range of Colors

$75 (as shown, not including cake plate)

Add life and movement to your historic house museum's kitchen by displaying a cake in the process of being prepared for service.

$75