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Tried-and-tested sweet recipes

Baked fresh and tested in the home kitchen. New recipes shared weekly, with seasonal twists and classics you'll bake again and again.

Cakes & tarts

Year-round favorites
  • Butter cake with dark chocolate ganache$9

    Rich chocolate layers, silky ganache and a crumb that melts on your tongue.

  • Berry cheesecake$8

    Homemade granola with dark chocolate chips, thick yoghurt, seasonal berries and a drizzle of honey.

  • Cinnamon swirl coffee cake$7

    Slow-baked oats with cinnamon, roasted apple, toasted nuts and a swirl of vanilla cream.

  • Lemon drizzle loaf cake$10

    Bright, tangy lemon sponge with a sharp glaze, perfect with tea and keeps moist for days.

  • The ultimate chocolate brownies$13

    Fudgy chocolate brownies loaded with chunks, served warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh cream.

Cookies, brownies & bakes

Limited stock—bake more soon
  • Butter croissant$4

    Laminated over three days for a proper flaky, buttery crumb that shatters when you bite down.

  • Cinnamon bun$5

    Soft, sticky and best eaten warm from the oven — the corner piece is always the prize.

  • Almond danish$5

    Frangipane, toasted flaked almonds and a light sugar glaze that catches the light.

  • Chocolate croissant$5

    Two batons of dark chocolate folded into buttery layers—the classic French pastry done right.

  • Seasonal fruit galette$6

    A rustic free-form tart with whatever fruit is at its peak right now, nestled in shortcrust pastry.

  • Sourdough loaf$7

    Naturally leavened, blistered crust, open crumb with real depth of flavour. Take one home warm.

Sweet treats & cakes

Fresh daily
  • Brownies & blondies$9

    Fudgy, chewy squares—choose between dark chocolate or brown butter and white chocolate.

  • Lemon drizzle loaf$10

    Tangy lemon cake with a sticky glaze, sliced thick and perfect with tea or coffee.

  • Berry layer cake$11

    Sponge layers with whipped cream and fresh berries—a showstopper for the table.

  • Salted caramel shortbread$9

    Buttery shortbread with a layer of salted caramel and dark chocolate on top—a 500 fantastic sweets online favourite.

Drinks & pairings

Freshly ground daily
  • Espresso$3

    Our house blend, pulled short and strong to cut through the sweetness of our cakes.

  • Flat white$4

    Cappuccino with a slice from 500 Fantastic Sweets

  • Filter of the day$4

    Each month we feature a different single-origin chocolate, carefully selected and tempered by hand.

  • Spiced chai latte$5

    Homemade spice blends, local honey, and your choice of dairy or plant-based milk.

  • Hot chocolate$5

    Real dark chocolate, steamed milk, and a pinch of sea salt.

  • Fresh mint tea$4

    A pot of just-picked mint leaves steeped in hot water. Nothing else needed.

Have a dietary restriction or preference? Just let us know — we love talking through exactly what's in each recipe, and we always have dairy-free and nut-free options available.
Baker's picks

What we'd bake

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A warm cinnamon bun dusted with sugar on a ceramic plate
Reader favourite

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