
The Christmas season is here again this year. In this issue, we introduce a selection of Christmas cakes recommended by our local editorial department that are suitable for special occasions and can be purchased at stores in town, department stores, and hotels. From standard shortcakes to bûche de Noël and tarts, let's spend a merry Christmas with cakes that not only taste great but also look great.
Mar Blanche, a popular confectionery store in Kitayama, Kyoto, has released a Buche de Noel with a cute forest elf, Romain-kun, again this year due to its popularity. The rich chocolate sponge cake is layered with chocolate mousse, caramel pudding, etc. Next to the chocolate sponge cake is a Romain-kun cake with sweet and sour strawberry mousse.
Romain-kun's Buche de Noel (22 cm (length) x 22 cm (width) x 14.5 cm (height) x 18 cm (length of the bouche)), 10,800 yen
Reservation period / - December 20, 2023 (Wed.) * Limited reservation products (first 100 units)
Reservation method / Store orWEB(only at certain stores)
Delivery period: December 23 (Sat.) - 25 (Mon.)
Delivery location/store (each store except for some stores in Kyoto City)
TREEE'S KYOTO is a brand of organic matcha sweets created by patissier SIN. The matcha chocolate wreath, which resembles a Christmas wreath, is a matcha chocolate cake that is not only delicious but also beautiful to look at. You can enjoy the luxurious taste of sweet and sour berries and fruits such as blackberries and rich and flavorful organic Uji matcha green tea.
Matcha chocolate wreath (approx. 18 cm in diameter), 14,364 yen
Reservation Period / Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 10:00 a.m. *Some payment methods such as convenience stores will be available until Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
How to make a reservation/WEB Also available at TREEE'S online store from December 1 (Fri.) to December 20 (Wed.)
Delivery date / December 21 (Thursday) to 24 (Sunday)
Delivery method/Delivery
Other / Frozen products
The Kyoto Brighton Hotel is located in a quiet residential area, a 5-minute walk from the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Gateau au Fraise is a Christmas cake made with luxurious Amaou strawberries. The patissier's skill shines through everywhere in the cake, which has a perfect balance of moist dough, moderately sweet crème chantilly, and the tartness of the strawberries.
Gateau au fraise (15 cm in diameter) 5,800 yen
Reservation Period / ~December 18, 2023 (Monday) * Limited quantities (will end when the planned number is reached)
How to make a reservation/WEBor by phone
Pick-up period: December 20 (Wed.) - 25 (Mon.), 10:30 - 20:00
Place of delivery / Lounge bar [Cuau au Midi] on the 1st floor of the hotel
Gourmet Hotel [Fauchon Hotel Kyoto], a fusion of Paris and Kyoto. The pink Bûche de Noël is available only in Paris and Kyoto. The cake is slightly spiced with herbs and Tibetan pepper mousse, and is decorated with a chocolate plate. The patissier's playful spirit can be seen in the pattern on the side of the cake, which is inspired by the tent of a circus hut.
Bûche de Noël "CIRQUE DE FAUCHON" (L 18 cm x W 7 cm x H 7 cm) 7150 yen
Reservation Period / ~ December 15, 2023 (Friday) *Limited to 20 units
How to make a reservation/WEBor by phone
Pick-up period / December 16 (Sat.) - 25 (Mon.) 10:00-18:00
Delivery location: Hotel 1F [Pastry & Boutique Fauchon]
A city resort [Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto] where tradition and modernity resonate. The Santa Claus Gâteau Fraise is a luxurious shortcake with a layer of high-quality fresh cream from Hokkaido and a generous amount of Amaou strawberries between layers of sponge cake dough. The chocolate topping with a motif of Santa's face makes this cake an exciting way to spend Christmas.
Santa Claus Gâteau Fraise (15cm diameter) 7,000 yen
Reservation Period / ~ December 17, 2023 (Sun.)
Reservations: Hotel 1F Restaurant [Brasserie] orWEB
Pick-up period / December 20 (Wed.) - 25 (Mon.) 10:00 - 20:00
Place of delivery / Hotel 1F Restaurant [Brasserie]
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