Caketopia Dublin

Strawberry & Basil cake

Name: Strawberry & Basil cake
Rating: 5.00 (39 reviews)

Strawberry & Basil cake

€74,95 EUR

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Size 7" (serves up to 10) 8.5" (serves up to 15) 10" (serves up to 20)

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Strawberry & Basil cake

Detailed cake description

The Strawberry Basil Symphony

Discover the Strawberry Basil Symphony, an exquisite entremet that masterfully weaves together the innovative flavors of Valrhona Strawberry Inspiration chocolate, aromatic basil, and a medley of textures. This dessert is an artistic blend of sweet and savory, brightened with a stunning chocolate red mirror glaze.

Layers and Composition

Valrhona Strawberry Inspiration Chocolate Mousse
At the heart of this sophisticated creation is a mousse made from Valrhona Strawberry Inspiration chocolate. This layer is rich and smooth, offering an intense, authentic strawberry flavor that is both luxurious and refreshing, setting a vibrant tone for the dessert.

Belgian White Chocolate and Basil Mousse
Complementing the strawberry mousse is a delicate Belgian white chocolate and basil mousse. The creamy white chocolate pairs beautifully with the subtle, herbaceous notes of basil, creating an unexpected yet harmonious fusion that enhances the overall complexity.

Strawberry Pâte de Fruit
Nestled within the mousses is a layer of strawberry pâte de fruit. This component provides a concentrated burst of fruity sweetness, its chewy texture adding a delightful contrast and reinforcing the fresh strawberry theme.

Almond Crunch
Adding a delightful crunch is a layer of almond crunch, bringing a nutty, crispy bite that contrasts with the creamy and chewy textures above. This element introduces a satisfying, earthy warmth to the entremet.

Pistachio Sponge
The foundation of the dessert is a delicate pistachio sponge, moist and tender, with a subtle nutty flavor that complements both the strawberry and basil elements. Its light and airy texture supports the upper layers perfectly, creating a balanced base for the entremet.

Chocolate Red Mirror Glaze
Encasing this masterpiece is a striking chocolate red mirror glaze, its glossy surface shimmering with a deep, radiant hue. This enchanting glaze adds a touch of elegance and passion, hinting at the vibrant flavors contained within.

Handmade Chocolate Decoration
Adorning the top of the entremet it is a delicate chocolate curl enhancing the visual allure and showcasing the chocolatier’s craftsmanship.

Flvour Profile

Tasting Experience

As you take the first bite, the rich aroma of strawberry and chocolate mingles with the fragrant notes of basil. The spoon glides effortlessly through the layers, each bite revealing a new dimension of taste and texture. The smooth strawberry mousse, the creamy basil-infused white chocolate mousse, the chewy strawberry pâte de fruit, the crunchy almond layer, and the soft pistachio sponge create a harmonious blend that dances on the palate.

The Strawberry Basil Symphony is not merely a dessert; it is an experience, a celebration of the innovative union of strawberries and basil, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. This entremet is a testament to the art of patisserie, offering a luxurious indulgence that delights both the eyes and the taste buds, leaving an enduring impression of elegance and flavor.

Ingredients and allergens

List of ingredients: almonds, basil, butter, cream, eggs, flour, gelatine, glucose, llemon, milk, pectin, pistachio, strawberres, sugar, white chocolate

List of allergens: dairy, eggs, nuts, wheat

How to order

Ordering your dream cake from Caketopia Dublin is simple and designed to give you a seamless, stress-free experience.

Each cake is made to order with artisan precision, so we recommend placing your order in advance to allow time for preparation, but we understand that sometimes celebrations come up quickly, so if you need a cake on short notice, we're happy to help when possible. Kindly reach out to us first to check availability before placing your order.

Step 1 – Browse Our Collection

Explore our Cakes menu to find the best option for you.

Step 2 – Choose Your Size & Options

Once you’ve selected a cake:

Choose your size (serving range is listed for each option).
Add your cake to the cart.

All our cakes are handmade to order, so small visual variations may occur — that’s part of their unique charm.

Step 3 – Place Your Order Online

Proceed to checkout and fill in your delivery or collection details.

You can pay securely online using debit/credit card or other accepted payment methods.

Step 4 – Choose Delivery or Collection

Delivery: Available across Dublin and surrounding areas. Delivery times are displayed at checkout.
Collection: You can collect your cake at the arranged time from our collection point in Stoneybatter Dublin 7. Full address and directions are provided after checkout or on our contact form.

Step 5 – Enjoy Your Caketopia Creation

Your cake will arrive carefully packaged and ready to serve.

Keep refrigerated until about 30–60 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavour experience.

💬 Need Assistance?

If you encounter any issue while placing your order or need a custom request, you can contact us directly via:

📱 WhatsApp: 0857675898

📧 Email: caketopiadublin@gmail.com

We’re happy to guide you through the process and help you choose the ideal cake for your celebration.

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Work of Art

Ordered the Strawberry and Basil cake, last minute, at 4pm on a Friday afternoon and picked up this work of art at 5.15. Really stunning to look at and an amazing combination of flavours and textures in the eating. The birthday boy was blown away as were other guests. Fantastic all round. Thanks Chris!

Amazing cakes

Mouth watering cakes and million dollar look!
Totally recommend them in all sorts of shapes and sizes 😍🤤❤️

It's always a pleasure to order from Cristi as he's not just a great baker, but also a great people person.
All the cakes I've ordered so far from him have looked amazing and have tasted incredible!
I'm only sad he doesn't live closer to me, but he has made collection times always to suit me and my needs (working mum of one year old).
So if you are ever looking for a different cake, don't hesitate! It's totally worth it and everyone from either your small or big party will be thanking you for the joy of tasting something so new and different here in Ireland!

Absolutely divine

This cake was divine, sublime and all in between!!! It was so so so tasty and just looked too beautiful that we almost felt gutted to even cut it! Thanks such a fabulous experience !

🍀

The best cake ever!
Thanks so much Cristi!

Unique desserts

We ordered this lovely cake and we adored it! ♥️(as you can see in the photos)
Lovely design and very tasty fillings! ♥️
I highly recommend Caketopia!

Strawberry & Basil cake

lemon and lime and strawberry and basil

Hi Chris, The lemon and lime was absolutely delicious!!! The strawberry and basil wasn’t such a great hit, unfortunately most thought it tasted like pesto, i realise that was because of the basil content, i will definitely order the lemon and lime again when the occasion arrives, presentation was exquisite

Strawberry & Basil cake

Great cake

Amazing cake

Amazing cake, delicious and surprising - well moist and not too sweat; Got it for my husband's birthday, he bakes himself a lot so expectations are always high but he really liked this one.
Great and smooth contact with Cris, convenient home delivery option
Really recommend!

Perfect cake

Everything from ordering to eating was well presented and easy. My gf was extremely happy with her birthday. Thanks!

Amazing Cake

The Strawberry and Basil cake was absolutely delicious. I’d highly recommend Caketopia.

Best cake by far

The best cake I ever ate.

Strawberry&Basil 🥰

Great look and taste of heaven.
Really didn’t want to share with anybody😜

Another success for Caketopia

Once again a truly great experience. If you have sweet tooth like me Caketopia never disappoints.

Strawberry & Basil cake

Great for family

Second cake from Caketopia...lived up to expectations

Best cake 🎂

If you want to surprise your loved one with something tasty and with an absolutely perfect design, I highly recommend Cristi. Since I ordered his cakes our family birthdays were full of flavours and taste. As a tip :) an amazing and perfect combination strawberry and basil!

Absolute nicest flavoured cake I have ever eaten

Absolute nicest flavoured cake I have ever eaten. What a surprise as I am normally a chocolate cake person but this is by far my No 1 cake choice from now on. The way the many different flavoured ingredients work together is unbelievable, every mouthful is different. It is light and delicious 😍

Amazing cakes

We ordered a few cakes a while ago and we were so impressed by the quality of them which we think it’s done to the highest standard! The cakes not only look amazing but also taste unforgettable. Would totally recommend it for any type of celebration

Delicious pieces of art

I have ordered the strawberry and basil for my fiancé's birthday and it was absolutely delicious. Since then I have ordered the sample packs and have loved all the different flavours Cristi makes, they are a work of art with a delicious taste, if you don't mind eating art... 😊 I can't recommend him highly enough, the cakes he makes will certainly wow everybody at the party...

Best taste in Dublin

I found out about Cris and CakeTopia at the baptise of our friends child and since then there is simply no other option for a cake.

This particular mix of flavours between Basil and Strawberry is absolutely gorgeous and the service is excellent.

Me an my family have ordered this for several other ocassions after and we strongly recommend you try it whenever you want a special treat for yourself

Thank you so much Cris for making all our events special!

best cakes in Dublin

best cakes in Dublin if you looking for something tasty,Cristi is the man,highly recommend him guys !

Just amazing! That's all I can say about this cake 😍

Next level

Combinația dintre arome este super tare. Merita sa mai comanzi unul și mai mare data viitoare.

Bday cake

Plesently surprised by the mix of flavours
Beautiful and delicious cake.

Perfect

The taste is unique and the cake in total is a masterpiece. Highly recommended!

Such a flavorsome cake this is.

Looks like a flower, and tastes like heaven. Indeed, this cake is simply amazing.

Great cake, great taste and was made better than we could have imagine it!

This cake is great not only as it looks cool (and it can look exactly how you imagine it), but it also taste great! Amazing present which leaves great impression not only for the person getting it but everyone who gets a chance to eat it! He is amazing at making your "dream cake" come true ;)

Fingar licking cake

Lovely mixer of flevers all the gest loved it I make cakes mysef and have to say in future I will just order again saves me time and they are high quality so I'm quite happy to serve it to my guests. Thank you