Seven sweet treats to get you out of bed this winter
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Because sometimes you need to pick up something sweet to inspire you to face the day ahead.
And after all, we’re halfway through winter—so it seems only right that you treat your stomach and soul to one of these chocolatey, sweet, creamy, and decadent desserts from all over Canberra.
The Cookieman Gelato from Anita (City)
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Okay, we know gelato when it’s cold is…an odd combination, but this is their bestseller for a reason. Inspired by cake with a textured crunch, this is a gooey mix of chocolate, hazelnuts, meringue, and biscuits (that the staff then pours liquid chocolate over), served in your choice of a cup or cone. It might be cold outside, but you can’t deny that sounds like a mouthful of heaven.
148 Bunda Street, Canberra City | anita-gelato.com
A Blueberry Cheesecake Bagel from Fav Cup Café (City)
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Want something that’s a bit more filling? Meet the Blueberry Cheesecake Bagel from Fav Cup Café—a decadent combination of a blueberry bagel, fresh blueberries, Biscoff crumb, maple cream cheese, and vanilla ice cream. It’s the perfect amount of sweetness to make your day 100 per cent better—and it has fruit, so it’s kind of healthy, right?
The Capital, G09/39 London Circuit, Canberra City | favcupcafe.com
The Fruit Tarts at Le Bon Melange (Gungahlin)
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Specialising in French pastry, popping into Le Bon Melange in Gungahlin promises to be a delicious and decadent experience. But if you can’t choose from their options (gluten-free New York Cheesecake! Donuts! Croissants! Macarons!) might we suggest a fruit tart? Anything but simple, one bite into the lemon curd meringue, blueberry custard, raspberry custard, strawberry custard chocolate caramel, pecan tart, or baked cheesecake flavoured tart will have you saying “Oh, mon Dieu!”
G09/48 Gungahlin Place and Bruning Street, Gungahlin | lebonmelange.com.au
The Unreal Lemon from Dusel (Narrabundah)
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When something is called ‘unreal’ you have high expectations—and this won’t let you down. And while this mousse cake might look like a lemon, with true fruit, lemonade, cream, and chocolate inside you don’t want to miss this if you love citrus, cream or chocolate. And to top it off, it’s pretty as a picture! Grab a coffee to go with it for a cosy morning in the café.
Shop 1/2 Iluka Street, Narrabundah | @duselcanberra
The Take Home High Tea from L’Orange Patisserie (Griffith)
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Freshly baked buttermilk scones with house-made jam, Belgian chocolate cups with lemon, raspberry, and rose meringue, pistachio, and raspberry mousse cake, and more…forget heading out for High Tea, cure your cravings from the comfort of your warm home thanks to L’Orange. You’ll just need to order 24 hours prior so it can be ready for pick up the next day (excluding Sunday). A day in bed eating cake? Yes, please.
Manuka Court, 50/11-17 Bougainville Street, Griffith | lorangepatisserie.com.au
Any of the Cupcakes from Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes (Hall)
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Take a mini road trip to Hall to indulge your sweet tooth with pretty cupcakes by Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes. And with the choice of flavours that include dreamy chocolate (filled with chocolate ganache), blueberry and lemon, whisky and chocolate, cherry vanilla, and chai, having one or two of these will surely cheer you up on a gloomy winter day. Thank us later.
2/8 Victoria Street, Hall | sugarplumfairycakes.com.au
The Gluten Free Eclairs from W Patisserie (Markets and online)
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Light and authentic French pastry made with choux dough and filled with rich, indulgent flavours—and they’re gluten-free. Choose from dark chocolate, raspberry, salted caramel, tiramisu or one of their special flavours. Read about it here. Go on, you know you want to.
