At Aubaine there is always something to celebrate! Have a look to our Special Cakes and feel free to call us to place an order on 020 7052 0100.
January – Galette des rois
The Galette des Rois, or Cake of the Kings, commemorates Epiphany’s, when the Three Kings arrived in Bethlehem bearing gifts for baby Jesus. A single porcelain fève (charm) is hidden in each galette. Once the galette cut, a child hides under the table, and tells the name of the person that will be served next. According to tradition, the person who finds the charm becomes King or Queen for the day and wears the crown.
February – Valentine Chocolate
A Valentine's chocolate gift is an age-old tradition that is certain capture the heart of your loved one. Giving a chocolate valentine is an expression of passion and devotion that will melt a heart and bring a smile.The chemical phenylethylamine has been reported to have the effect of an aphrodisiac. Whatever the cause, chocolate can work wonders on Valentine's Day!
March – April – Easter chocolates
The first chocolate Easter eggs were made in Europe in the early 19th Century with France and Germany taking the lead in this new artistic confectionery. The egg has been a symbol of rebirth and fertility. Long before Christianity was introduced, eggs were painted with bright colours to celebrate the sunlight of spring.
December – Buche de Noel
“Yule log” is a traditional dessert served during the Christmas holidays in France. As the name indicates, the cake is generally prepared, presented and garnished so as to look like a log ready for the fire. One popular story behind this dessert is that Napoleon I of France, issued a proclamation requiring households in Paris to keep their chimneys closed during winter, based on the notion that cold air caused medical problems. According to the theory, French Bakers, invented this dessert as a symbolic replacement around witch the family could gather together.
All year round cakes:
Birthday cake, Wedding cakes, Anniversary cakes etc…
