Saint Honoré cake
The Saint Honoré cake is a classic French pastry named after the patron saint of bakers and pastry chefs. It features a base of puff pastry or choux pastry, topped with caramel-dipped choux puffs and a generous filling of crème Chiboust or crème pâtissière. It is considered a celebratory and elegant dessert, often served in pâtisseries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a rich, indulgent dessert that is high in both fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and dairy. A typical slice provides a significant calorie load, primarily from sugar, butter, and cream.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 400 IU |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 15 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cake's construction is architecturally impressive, with its crown of caramel-glazed choux puffs making it a showpiece dessert. Nutritionally, it is a dense source of energy, offering quick fuel from sugar and sustained energy from fats.
