Cake Shop · Crathie, Ballater
Tarmachan Cafe Menu & Prices
Planning what to order at Tarmachan Cafe? This menu gathers the bakes you are most likely to find at a cake shop like this, with indicative prices for 2026.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Tarmachan Cafe. Always ask staff about allergens.
Cake by the Slice
- Lemon drizzle cake sliceV £4.95 Zesty sponge soaked in lemon syrup with lemon curd and buttercream.
- Chocolate fudge cake slicePopularV £4.05 Three tiers of moist chocolate sponge with thick chocolate fudge frosting.
- Biscoff cake sliceV £4.65 Caramelised biscuit sponge, Biscoff buttercream and a crunchy biscuit crumb.
- Black Forest gâteau sliceV £5.15 Chocolate sponge, kirsch-soaked cherries and whipped cream with chocolate curls.
- Victoria sponge slicePopularV £3.60 Light vanilla sponge sandwiched with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream.
- Carrot cake sliceVN £4.60 Spiced carrot and walnut sponge layered with tangy cream cheese frosting.
- Red velvet sliceV £4.65 Crimson cocoa sponge with cream cheese frosting and crumb decoration.
- Salted caramel sliceV £4.20 Caramel sponge layered with salted caramel sauce and silky buttercream.
Whole Celebration Cakes
- Photo cake 10" (serves 25–30)V £65.00 Large single-tier cake printed with your edible photo image.
- Lemon and raspberry cake 8" (serves 14–16)V £41.00 Lemon sponge with raspberry jam and lemon buttercream, topped with fresh berries.
- Chocolate fudge cake 8" (serves 14–16)PopularV £53.50 Rich triple-layer chocolate cake with ganache drip and chocolate shards.
- Carrot cake 6" (serves 8–10)VN £31.50 Spiced carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and sugar-paste carrots.
- Victoria sponge 6" (serves 8–10)PopularV £30.50 Classic jam and buttercream sponge, finished with a dusting of caster sugar.
- Drip cake 8" with personalised messageV £56.00 Buttercream cake with a chocolate drip, sweets and your message on a plaque.
- Red velvet cake 8" (serves 14–16)V £54.50 Layered red velvet sponge with cream cheese frosting and piped rosettes.
Custom & Occasion Cakes
- Bento lunchbox cake 4"V £20.00 Mini two-layer cake with a short message, boxed in a cute clamshell.
- Christening cake 8"V £82.50 Soft pastel sponge cake with fondant decoration and personalised name.
- Three-tier wedding cake 6"/8"/10" (serves 80)V £451.50 Elegant stacked tiers with semi-naked or smooth buttercream finish and fresh flowers.
- Wedding cake consultation and tastingPopularV £32.50 Sample flavours and plan your tiers, finish and flowers with our decorator.
- Bespoke birthday cake (from)PopularV £118.50 Designed to your theme with sugar-paste figures, toppers and hand piping.
Cupcakes & Mini Treats
- Box of 6 assorted cupcakesV £15.00 Mix of our daily flavours, boxed and ready to share or gift.
- Chocolate cupcakePopularV £3.45 Moist cocoa sponge with chocolate buttercream and sprinkles.
- Vanilla cupcakePopularV £2.90 Light vanilla sponge topped with a tall swirl of vanilla buttercream.
- Cake pops (box of 6)V £18.00 Cake crumb and frosting dipped in candy melts on a stick, decorated to theme.
- Cupcake bouquet (12)V £40.50 Twelve cupcakes piped as flowers and arranged in a gift bouquet.
- Box of 12 mini cupcakesV £18.00 Bite-sized cupcakes in assorted flavours with colourful toppings.
Cheesecakes, Brownies & Bakes
- BlondieV £3.30 White chocolate blondie with a chewy caramelised edge and soft middle.
- Triple chocolate brownieV £4.15 Gooey brownie packed with milk, white and dark chocolate chunks.
- Lotus Biscoff cheesecake slicePopularV £4.65 No-bake cheesecake swirled with Biscoff spread on a crushed biscuit base.
- Rocky road slabV £3.85 Chunky chocolate traybake with marshmallows, biscuits and a dusting of icing sugar.
- Oreo cheesecake sliceV £5.50 Cookies-and-cream cheesecake topped with whipped cream and Oreo pieces.
Breakfast
- Eggs BenedictPopular £9.40 Poached eggs and ham on a toasted muffin with hollandaise sauce.
- Bacon bap £5.70 Smoked back bacon in a floury bap with brown or tomato sauce.
- Toast and jamV £2.85 Two thick slices of house bread with butter and preserves.
- Porridge with toppingsV £4.60 Creamy oat porridge with honey, berries or banana and seeds.
- Granola potVN £5.20 Greek yoghurt layered with house granola and seasonal fruit compote.
- Full English breakfastPopular £9.70 Bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, tomato and toast from our own bakery.
- Smashed avocado on sourdoughV £9.35 Crushed avocado, chilli flakes and lime on toasted sourdough with a poached egg.
Ordering tips for Tarmachan Cafe
- 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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