Patisserie · Hollingbury, Brighton
Cakes The Difference Menu & Prices
Planning what to order at Cakes The Difference? 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 Cakes The Difference. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- OpéraVN £5.70 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.20 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- ReligieuseV £5.20 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.35 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £5.55 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.40 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- FraisierVN £7.70 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.75 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.65 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £14.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- FinancierVN £2.55 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.20 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.50 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £11.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.40 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
Viennoiserie
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.80 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.80 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.55 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.20 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.50 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.55 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £2.90 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Kouign-amannV £3.45 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Croquembouche (to order)V £166.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £39.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £28.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £27.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £36.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £30.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £33.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
Boissons
- Citron presséVVGGF £4.15 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.95 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.30 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.05 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Iced latteVGF £3.70 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ordering tips for Cakes The Difference
- 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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