Patisserie · Oldham town centre
Desi Shakes & Cakes Menu & Prices
Planning what to order at Desi Shakes & Cakes? This menu gathers the bakes you are most likely to find at a patisserie like this, with indicative prices for 2026.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Desi Shakes & Cakes. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Mille-feuilleV £6.70 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £5.55 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- ReligieuseV £5.95 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.10 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.30 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.65 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- OpéraVN £7.25 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- FinancierVN £2.60 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.65 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.50 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £11.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £13.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.25 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.70 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.55 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.15 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.95 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.35 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £2.75 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.90 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Galette des rois (January)VN £27.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £40.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £32.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £41.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £133.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £38.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
Boissons
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.80 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £3.85 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.25 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.85 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.25 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
Ordering tips for Desi Shakes & Cakes
- 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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