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La Cerise All about cakelthough I love baking, sometimes awhole cake is a bit of an overAindulgence; sneaking that third slicein the hopes that no one notices, leaves mefeeling guilty. So what does a girl do if shedoes cake? Simply pop into one of thefabulous little patisseries scattered acrossEdinburgh.For me, I love the entremets (dainty littlefluff-like cakes) that the French do so welland one of my favourite places that makethese delights is La Cerise in Leith.When I worked in an office and it wassomeone’s birthday, a box stuffed with creamcakes from the local shop was dished out;Martin Wilson and Claire (soon to be MrsWilson) have a slightly more elegant slant onthis ritual. They will happily make up a platterof little cakes and slices scattered with fruit,chocolate curls and dollops of cream, moreimpressive than a cardboard box ofmanufactured pastries.For that special occasion, Claire makes somestunning wedding cakes that look traditional,but inside you’ll find chocolate fudge, carrotcake or whatever you fancy. Their turnaroundis swift, quality of ingredients paramount,using tried and tested recipes, but what ismore important is she and Martin sit youdown to discuss what you want for yourcelebration. “We find that our clients come inwith a preconception of what they think theyshould have for their event. We explore ideas,likes and dislikes and after a couple of hourschatting, drinking coffee and eating cake, theywill have the foundation of a truly uniquecake.” But it doesn’t stop there, they’ve madecakes entirely out of ice cream (Martin’s areaof expertise); requests for cakes in aparticular football team’s colours ismeticulously researched by Claire.If you have any intolerances, they can makeyou a magnificent cake taking your allergiesinto account, so you can have your cake andeat it too.Orders can be taken (at least 24 hours notice)over the phone, in person or via theirwebsite. (L. Harris)La Cerise– 199 Great Junction Street, EH6 5LQ– 0131 555 6065 – www.lacerise.bizOpening hoursMon-Fri 8am-6pm23
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