A Slice of Local Heaven: Discover Our Favourite Cakes and Traybakes

Cafe

29 Jan 2024

Have you got a bit of a sweet tooth? Or know someone who does? Well you’ve come to the right place! At Longparke Farm, our very talented baker, Abby Thompson has whipped up some pretty incredible cakes over the years. 

What’s the best thing about our cakes? Well they’re freshly baked with locally sourced ingredients and decorated by hand.

Abby is always experimenting with flavours and loves to create a variety of seasonal treats which you’ll find in the cafe throughout the year. From scary treats like our Bloody Billionaire’s Shortbread to our festive Christmas tree brownies, we truly believe there’s always time for cake!

So all you need to decide is which cake you should choose?

You’ll always be spoilt for choice at Longparke Farm but we’ve decided to reveal our absolute favourite cakes and traybakes so you know exactly which one to choose when you pop in for a cuppa!

Jammie Dodgers Sponge

Jamie Dodger Sponge Cake at Longparke Farm Cafe

Starting off with one of our customer’s absolute favourites, these delightful heart-filled biscuits put a fun twist on an absolute classic Victoria Sponge Cake.

Did you know: Back in 2009, Jammie Dodgers were the most popular children’s biscuit in UK, with approximately 40% of these sweet biscuits actually being consumed by adults!

Our 1960s twist on this iconic sweet treat will make your heart sing, filled with locally produced raspberry jam and buttercream icing – this is one not to be missed!

Grab a slice for the perfect way to show just how much you love that special someone in your life!

Cookie Cups

Lotus and Biscoff Cookie Cups drizzles with chocolate and biscuit topping outside in the sunshine at Longparke Farm

Stuffed with delicious flavours such as Lotus Biscoff, Nutella or Kinder Bueno, our cookie cups are always a hit!

So what’s a cookie cup?

A cookie cup is essentially a super indulgent sweet treat that offers an extraordinary take on your average cookie.

For those yet to try one of our cookie cups, you can expect a gooey-centred, cupcake-sized cookie, that’s stuffed with an indulgent filling and topped with a signature flavour.

It’s the ultimate choice for those with a particularly sweet tooth!

Strawberry Tarts

Longparke Farm's Strawberry Tarts made with local Seahills Farm, Arbroath Strawberries.

Tuck into one of our delightful strawberry tarts made from locally sourced Scottish strawberries.

Packed full of flavour and sweetness, these mouthwatering tarts always are a crowd pleaser!

Made using the finest local strawberries from Seahills Farm near Arbroath, our strawberry tarts are undoubtedly the perfect way to treat yourself.

We’re happy to provide you with a box if you can’t help but take one of these irresistible tarts home with you!

Did you know: Despite their name, strawberries are not berries, they’re actually a type of rose!

Lemon Meringue Sponge

Lemon Meringue Sponge on a plate overlooking the fields at Longparke Farm, Monifieth

A slice of our zesty lemon sponge is the perfect way to treat yourself on a summer’s day.

A delicate but beautiful choice, this light sponge will put a smile on any face with a sweet, zingy flavour.

Beautifully hand-decorated by our in-house baking team with tasty lemon buttercream and topped with pieces of chewy meringue.

This one is a popular choice amongst the Longparke Farm team, so be quick to grab a slice before they’re all gone!

Oreo Cheesecake Brownies

Oreo Cheesecake Brownies outside at Longparke Farm, Monifieth, Dundee

Love brownies? Well these are for you!

Our Oreo Cheescake Brownies are wonderfully gooey, totally sweet and truly scrumptious.

Did you know: While they only take a few seconds to demolish, it takes two hours to make and bake just one Oreo cookie. We’re glad that we’re not making them from scratch!

Based on the beloved Oreo cookie, these brownies have a rich base, enhanced by their light cheesecake-style topping and a dash of white chocolate for a touch of extra sweetness!


So there you have it, just some of our favourite cakes and traybakes that you can enjoy at Longparke Farm in Monifieth, Dundee!

Our cake counter is always fully stocked with freshly baked goodies and plenty of new flavours to try that will complement a hot beverage, soft drink or simply provide the perfect way to finish off your meal.

Pop in to Longparke Farm and let us know which of our cakes and traybakes is your favourite.

Make sure you keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram so you can stay up-to-date on our seasonal sweet treats!

Fancy a special treat? Why not book in for Longparke Farm’s Afternoon Tea where you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of our homemade cakes, tasty scones and delicious sandwiches accompanied by tea (or something a little stronger) in beautiful countryside surroundings. Contact us to book today!