Cake Shop · Carlisle town centre
John Watt at Cakes & Ale Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at John Watt at Cakes & Ale: 31 items across 5 sections, from cake by the slice to cheesecakes, brownies & bakes.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by John Watt at Cakes & Ale. Always ask staff about allergens.
Cake by the Slice
- Carrot cake sliceVN £5.25 Spiced carrot and walnut sponge layered with tangy cream cheese frosting.
- Victoria sponge slicePopularV £4.35 Light vanilla sponge sandwiched with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream.
- Coffee and walnut sliceVN £4.35 Coffee sponge with espresso buttercream and candied walnut halves.
- Black Forest gâteau sliceV £5.90 Chocolate sponge, kirsch-soaked cherries and whipped cream with chocolate curls.
- Red velvet sliceV £5.40 Crimson cocoa sponge with cream cheese frosting and crumb decoration.
- Biscoff cake sliceV £5.25 Caramelised biscuit sponge, Biscoff buttercream and a crunchy biscuit crumb.
Whole Celebration Cakes
- Number cake (two digits)V £74.50 Shortbread or sponge number layers piped with cream and decorated with fruit and flowers.
- Carrot cake 6" (serves 8–10)VN £34.00 Spiced carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and sugar-paste carrots.
- Victoria sponge 6" (serves 8–10)PopularV £25.50 Classic jam and buttercream sponge, finished with a dusting of caster sugar.
- Photo cake 10" (serves 25–30)V £70.50 Large single-tier cake printed with your edible photo image.
- Lemon and raspberry cake 8" (serves 14–16)V £56.00 Lemon sponge with raspberry jam and lemon buttercream, topped with fresh berries.
- Chocolate fudge cake 8" (serves 14–16)PopularV £49.00 Rich triple-layer chocolate cake with ganache drip and chocolate shards.
- Two-tier celebration cake 6"/8" (serves 30)V £120.00 Stacked sponge tiers in your choice of flavour with smooth buttercream finish.
Custom & Occasion Cakes
- Wedding cake consultation and tastingPopularV £23.50 Sample flavours and plan your tiers, finish and flowers with our decorator.
- Three-tier wedding cake 6"/8"/10" (serves 80)V £484.50 Elegant stacked tiers with semi-naked or smooth buttercream finish and fresh flowers.
- Bento lunchbox cake 4"V £18.00 Mini two-layer cake with a short message, boxed in a cute clamshell.
- Corporate logo cake 10"V £70.50 Large tray-style sponge with your logo printed or piped for office events.
- Bespoke birthday cake (from)PopularV £64.50 Designed to your theme with sugar-paste figures, toppers and hand piping.
- Gender reveal cake 8"V £48.00 Neutral outside with a pink or blue surprise sponge and sprinkles inside.
- Christening cake 8"V £74.00 Soft pastel sponge cake with fondant decoration and personalised name.
Cupcakes & Mini Treats
- Box of 6 assorted cupcakesV £16.00 Mix of our daily flavours, boxed and ready to share or gift.
- Box of 12 mini cupcakesV £17.00 Bite-sized cupcakes in assorted flavours with colourful toppings.
- Cupcake bouquet (12)V £50.00 Twelve cupcakes piped as flowers and arranged in a gift bouquet.
- Cake pops (box of 6)V £15.50 Cake crumb and frosting dipped in candy melts on a stick, decorated to theme.
- Chocolate cupcakePopularV £2.70 Moist cocoa sponge with chocolate buttercream and sprinkles.
Cheesecakes, Brownies & Bakes
- Triple chocolate brownieV £4.10 Gooey brownie packed with milk, white and dark chocolate chunks.
- Whole cheesecake 8" (serves 12)V £33.00 Choose from vanilla, Biscoff, raspberry ripple or salted caramel.
- Rocky road slabV £3.85 Chunky chocolate traybake with marshmallows, biscuits and a dusting of icing sugar.
- New York baked cheesecake slicePopularV £4.15 Dense, creamy baked vanilla cheesecake on a buttery digestive base.
- Brownie box (6)V £15.50 Six thick brownies in mixed flavours such as Kinder, Biscoff and Oreo.
- Oreo cheesecake sliceV £4.40 Cookies-and-cream cheesecake topped with whipped cream and Oreo pieces.
Ordering tips for John Watt at Cakes & Ale
- 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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