St. Honoré Cake
The St. Honoré cake is a classic French dessert featuring a base of puff pastry or choux pastry, topped with a ring of caramel-dipped choux puffs and filled with a rich crème chiboust or pastry cream. It is often finished with decorative whipped cream and a caramel glaze, creating a visually striking and indulgent treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cake is high in carbohydrates and fat due to its pastry, cream, and caramel components, providing a significant calorie load with minimal protein. A typical serving offers a quick energy boost from sugars and fats, along with small amounts of calcium and iron from the dairy and flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.08 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Named after Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bakers and pastry chefs, this dessert is a celebrated centerpiece in French pâtisseries, often served for special occasions. Its combination of textures—flaky pastry, creamy filling, and crunchy caramel—showcases the artistry of French baking.
