Patisserie · Old Swan, Liverpool
Tom Williams Cake Factory Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Tom Williams Cake Factory: 29 items across 5 sections, from pâtisserie individuelle to boissons.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Tom Williams Cake Factory. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte aux fraisesV £7.00 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- FraisierVN £6.10 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.10 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Saint-HonoréV £6.05 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- OpéraVN £6.25 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £7.05 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £5.25 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.30 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.65 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.85 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £13.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
Viennoiserie
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.45 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.45 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.80 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.00 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Kouign-amannV £4.40 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.70 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £39.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £29.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £39.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £29.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £99.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £35.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £40.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
Boissons
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.95 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £4.05 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Iced latteVGF £4.00 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.55 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.50 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
Ordering tips for Tom Williams Cake Factory
- 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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