London’s best Euro cake shops

Have your cake and eat it, says Susannah Butter
Austrian goodness: keep warm with Kipferl

The Brexit plan has been revealed.

A note spotted under the arm of MP Mark Field’s aide Julia Dockerill reads: “The model? Have cake and eat it.” So set a good example this Christmas by seeking out the finest European baked goods.

Kipferl

With such cold winters Austrians know how to keep warm: lebkuchen, stollen and baked apples, served here with lashings of hot chocolate and cream.

Info: 20 Islington High Street, N1, kipferl.co.uk

Pierre Hermé

The Christmas cakes here are très chic indeed. There’s chocolate bûche de Noël yule log and puff pastry galette des rois that is as light as the clouds the angel Gabriel hangs out on. Watch out for the lucky coin hidden in the galette.

Info: Across London, pierreherme.com

Lisboa Patisserie

When David Cameron and George Osborne left office they consoled themselves with a Portuguese custard tart here to remind themselves why they campaigned for Remain.

Info: 57 Golborne Road, W10

London's best bakeries and cake shops

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Fabrique

Sweden is the home of Ikea so expect gingerbread houses as well as sugar-studded cardamon buns and apricot and walnut bread still warm from the oven.

Info: Arch 385, Geffrye Street, E2, fabrique.co.uk

Monte’s

A treasure trove with a range of panettones, nougat and chocolate that will stop you in your tracks.

Info: 23 Canonbury Lane, N1, montesdeli.com

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