Karaway Bakery - Borough Market

Where to Get a Perfect Slice of Cake in London

"Karaway Bakery is a family-run Baltic bakery specialising in rye bread and cakes popular in Baltic and Slavic countries. A cousin of Russian honey cake, the honey and walnut cake consists of layers of soft, honey-rich sponge spiced with fragrant clove and cinnamon, spread with a delicate crème fraiche cream and sprinkled with walnuts. The sponge is ethereally light, melting on the tongue, whilst the chopped nuts add unexpected, scintillating crunch. Whilst the recent explosion of Ukrainian honey cakes across London bakery menus and bake sales inspired by the #CookforUkraine movement provide a welcome fundraising opportunity, Karaway Bakery’s recipe has withstood the test of time and been passed down across the generations and its unique heritage is set within the award-winning cake’s rich, distinctive interior. Karaway Bakery’s cakes are available across London at Borough Market, their shop at Westfield Stratford, and at a range of farmers markets and food halls. However owing to popularity, pre-ordering the honey and walnut cake for collection via the website is the best way to avoid disappointment." - Emma Louise Pudge