Bury St Edmunds is spoilt for choice when it comes to cake – including cake sheds. We have two that I know of – one from The Hungry Baker and the other courtesy of Gee Gee Bakes – but now there’s a new way to get your cake fix, and it comes with wheels.
Larett Bakehouse is a new cake trailer owned by Emily (what a great name), whose business is named after her two sons. Her love of baking stems from memories of baking with family as a child.
The first outing for Larett Bakehouse was at Culford Village Hall in mid-September, but we’d no idea Emily was bringing her bakes to Moreton Hall until we spotted her A-frame by the side of Mount Road on our walk home from school on the 23rd.
With the sign promising cake after just a short detour (and with a child with a sweet tooth beside me), we couldn’t say no.
We headed round the corner to Darby Close, where the striking trailer was parked outside number 4.
There was already a short queue of parents and children who had also been tempted on the school run, which gave us plenty of time to have a look at what was on offer before making our choices.
There was a good amount of choice at the Larett Bakehouse trailer on the day: giant cookies, brownies, cake pots and sweet slices, with prices ranging from £3.50 to £4.50. There were vegan and gluten-free options too. Payment is easy: either scan the QR code at the front of the trailer to pay digitally, or leave cash in the tin. It was also great to see the green poster displaying the business’ maximum food hygiene rating of 5!
We took three very different bakes home, all priced at £3.50 each: a vegan Biscoff slice, a Terry’s Chocolate Orange brownie, and a custard cream slice.
The custard cream slice was probably my favourite of the three. Its soft, biscuity base had decent chunks of custard cream biscuit running through it, and the topping was creamy and sweet with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. Definitely one for those with a very sweet tooth!
The vegan Biscoff slice was seriously rich – so much so that I’m not sure I’d be able to finish a whole one in a single sitting! The Biscoff flavour was strong, there were plenty of biscuity pieces throughout, and the pretty swirls on top made it look even more indulgent.
Finally, the Terry’s Chocolate Orange brownie, which looked incredibly rich and gooey from the outside, but actually had a taste and texture that were lighter than I expected. It was lovely and moist with a decent chocolate flavour, I’d just have liked a little more of the orange running through the brownie itself.
It’s early days for Larett Bakehouse, but having a cake trailer pop up on Moreton Hall is a welcome addition to the area – and a cunning location with the local primary schools so close! I have a feeling many parents will find it hard to say no to their kids when they spot the blackboard advertising Emily’s location…
If you want to know when Larett Bakehouse is next popping up in Moreton Hall (or if you fancy visiting Culford Village Hall for sweet treats), follow Emily on Facebook or Instagram. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for our next cake fix…