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our tiramisu
our tiramisu
Our tiramisu, like all of our cakes at Faonette, is completely handmade in our kitchen
We start with soft genoise sponge, gently soaked with fresh espresso and a generous splash of amaretto
Then we layer a rich and silky mascarpone cream made with egg yolk and a little more amaretto
While many recipes avoid eggs for safety reasons, we carefully heat the yolks over a bain-marie to pasteurise them, preserving their natural richness and depth of flavour
The process is repeated in delicate layers of sponge and cream, building softness and structure in every spoonful
Each individual cup is finished with a careful balance of bitterness, creamy softness, and gentle sweetness
The result is an elegant, comforting dessert with real depth and harmony
01 jun 26 bookings open for 27/28
We are delighted to share that bookings for our wedding cakes continue to grow, and our diary is now open for 2027 and 2028 weddings
Our Grand Tiramisu Wedding Cake has become a favourite for couples looking for something truly unique, elegant and unforgettable, and we are so grateful for the wonderful response it has received
Recent bookings include weddings at Bersick House, Norwood Park, Sandon Manor and Stanlake Park with more exciting celebrations to come
As each cake is handcrafted and we accept only a limited number of wedding bookings each year, we recommend enquiring as early as possible to secure your date
If you're planning your wedding in 2027 or 2028, we'd be delighted to hear from you
With Love,
Angelica Rose
23 aug 26 tiramisu wedding cake at kin house
23 aug 26 tiramisu wedding cake at kin house
This was the very first of our Grand Tiramisu Wedding Cakes – a show-stopping 80cm in diameter, lovingly made for a very special day
The venue was absolutely breathtaking, and the bride was incredibly beautiful on the day (as you can see in the photo!) – even more so than I had imagined from our lovely email exchanges✨
I feel so honoured that my creation could be part of such an elegant and beautiful celebration💍
20 mar 26 more weddings booking coming in
We have a wonderfully busy year ahead, with wedding cakes, Afternoon Tea and Grazing Table bookings filling our diary
Recent wedding cake bookings include Prior Park College, Kiftsgate Court Gardens, Easthampstead Park and Drapers' Hall
I’m truly looking forward to creating beautiful wedding cakes for the couples who place their trust in me 🤍
With Love,
Angelica Rose
12 mar 26 more weddings booking coming in
Our weekends in May, August, and September this year are almost fully booked for weddings
I'm so grateful for so many lovely couples trusting us to create their wedding cake for their very special day✨
With Love,
Angelica Rose
14 dec 25 what is strawberry shortcake?
Origins of the Shortcake
Origins of the Shortcake
The term shortcake originally referred to a cake made with shortening - a type of fat - which created a crumbly, “short” texture. This meaning comes from older American baking traditions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Over time, American restaurants began serving versions with sponge cake, cream and strawberries but the iconic style we know today is largely a Japanese creation
Development in Japan
While Western-style cakes were introduced to Japan in the late 19th century, it was local pastry chefs in the early 20th century who popularized the version made with soft sponge, whipped cream, and strawberries.
With the spread of refrigerators in the mid-20th century, the lighter-textured whipped cream replaced the heavier buttercream, making the soft, fluffy strawberry shortcake we know today possible
Why It’s Eaten at Christmas & Birthdays
Why It’s Eaten at Christmas & Birthdays
Strawberry shortcake became a symbol of Christmas in Japan especially after World War II, as refrigeration and greenhouse farming made strawberries available even in winter
In the 1970s, companies like Fujiya helped popularize the cake as a Christmas cake, making it a seasonal tradition. Beyond holidays, its pleasing balance of flavors and festive look also made it a favorite birthday cake
Why Strawberries?
Why Strawberries?
Strawberries were chosen for both aesthetic and taste reasons:
The bright red of strawberries contrasts beautifully with white whipped cream, creating a festive, celebratory look
The sweet-tart flavor complements light sponge and whipped cream
In Japan, the red-and-white pairing also evokes cultural symbolism similar to Japan’s national flag, making it suitable for celebrations
Born in Japan and cherished for generations, strawberry shortcake is a cake of delicate beauty and balance.
As a British patissiere with Japanese heritage, my aim is to introduce this truly delicious Japanese cake to a wider audience here in the UK, so more people can experience its simple elegance...
With Love,
Angelica Rose
イチゴショートの起源
ショートケーキのショートとは？
ショートケーキのショートとは？
「ショートケーキ」のショートは、ショートニング（脂肪分の一種）を使用することで生まれる「サクサクした食感（ショート）」を意味しています。クッキーのようなサクサクとした生地をベースとしたケーキは19世紀末から20世紀初頭のアメリカにおける伝統的なスイーツだったのですが、やがてレストランなどでスポンジケーキ、クリーム、いちごを使った現在の日本のイチゴショートに近いバージョンが提供されるようになりました。
日本での発展
日本での発展
西洋菓子が日本に紹介されたのは19世紀末のことですが、ジェノワーズスポンジと生クリーム、いちごを使ったケーキが日本人パティシエたちによってイチゴショートとして一般に広められたのは20世紀に入ってからのことでした。
そして20世紀中頃に冷蔵庫が一般家庭にも普及すると、それまで使用されていたこってりしたバタークリームが口どけのよい日本人好みの生クリームに取って代わり、ケーキ屋さんの定番スイーツとして君臨するようになります。
なぜクリスマスや誕生日に食べられるのか？
なぜクリスマスや誕生日に食べられるのか？
戦後、冷蔵技術や温室栽培により季節を問わずいちごを仕入れることが可能になったことで、冬でもイチゴショートを製造販売することが可能になりました。
そして1970年代には、不二家など大手のケーキ製造業者が「クリスマスケーキ」として広く宣伝したことで、イチゴショート＝クリスマスケーキが定番となりました。
なぜいちごなのか？
なぜいちごなのか？
白い生クリームとの鮮やかな赤のコントラストが鮮やかで見た目にも美しい
甘味と酸味のバランスがよく、ジェノワーズスポンジや生クリームと相性抜群
国旗を連想させる赤と白の組み合わせは、ハレの日にふさわしい色とされている
簡単にイチゴショートの由来をご紹介しましたが、当店でもイチゴショートは一番人気の定番商品です。
日本で生まれ、世代を超えて愛されてきたイチゴショート、私は日本人の血を引くイギリス人パティシエとして、繊細な美しさとやさしい味わいを持つこの日本のケーキをイギリスでもたくさんの人に味わっていただいて、日本の文化のひとつとして広めていきたいと願っています。
アンジェリカ・ローズ
10 dec 25 tiramisu wedding cake bookings are rolling in at the moment
10 dec 25 tiramisu wedding cake bookings are rolling in at the moment
After creating our first Tiramisu Wedding Cake at the beautiful Kin House a few months ago, we've had so many enquiries for it
Next year we’re already heading to Gosfield Hall, Blue Tin Produce and Syrencot, and there are a few more quotes out too - so who knows where we'll be next!
Our Strawberry Shortcake is another great option as a table cake, but so many other fruits can be used for it too
And yes, we still do traditional wedding cakes as well. But even those won’t be the “standard” ones you see everywhere… they’ll have that little Faonette touch - elegant and slightly unexpected, very us✨
With Love,
Angelica Rose
29 jul 25 great taste awards winners announced (and we are one of them)
We’re thrilled to have been awarded a Great Taste ★ for our Strawberry Shortcake — and proud to be the only cake business in Oxfordshire & Berkshire to receive one this year✨
We were hoping for a higher achievement but are still proud of this milestone and grateful to the judges for their thoughtful feedback which can be found below:
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"This very attractive ivory coloured cream cake has beautiful swirls on top and stunning quality fresh strawberries. It is beautifully light to cut and holds its form very well. The genoise sponge is very light, but we couldn't discern any brandy syrup. The strawberries have held their own in the filling and give some appealing contrasting texture and flavour. The cake is well balanced, and despite all the cream, is not overly sweet. Very well executed"
"A beautiful looking cake, this is massively creamy with lush bright red strawberries adorning it. Moist crumb, light and with that definite brandy hit, and then the more tart fruit, freshly complementing all of it. The generosity comes across in the flavour, which is well judged in terms of sweetness, and has a good mouthfeel too. We appreciated the delicacy"
"A delicate looking sponge in several layers. The strawberries look fabulously fresh and have kept their vibrant red colour even when sliced and layered between the sponge. The layers are light and airy and have a great flavour from the brandy syrup. The delicious fresh strawberry flavour marries beautifully with the brandy and beautifully soft sponge. The cream is carefully whipped and has kept its shape well. Sugar levels are well balanced. This is a great cake that feels is light as air when you eat it"
"This is such a pretty looking cake with its ripples of fresh cream and strawberries on the top and layers of sponge, strawberries and cream throughout. On tasting, it melts in the mouth. The genoise is so light, the cream is fluffy and fresh and the strawberries are sweet. This is so delicate and very pretty"
"This very attractive ivory coloured cream cake has beautiful swirls on top and stunning quality fresh strawberries. It is beautifully light to cut and holds its form very well...The strawberries have held their own in the filling and give some appealing contrasting texture and flavour. The cake is well balanced, and despite all the cream, is not overly sweet. Very well executed"
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