by Ellen Easton
The Lady M Cake Boutique, tucked away in the heart of the Upper East Side on 41 East 78th Street, is a diminutive shop devoted to creating the highest quality cakes and pastries for both the consumer and trade markets alike.
This fourteen seat paradise, offering over twenty different artistic confections, is sleek, but by no means austere in decor. An intimate space, designed by Sam Trimble, for those who wish a quick lunch or a sheer indulgence welcomes all to partake. The twenty-four foot glass counter glistens with a display of delectable goods freshly baked every day.
The signature cake, Lady M Mille Crepe™, with no less than 20 translucent paper thin, hand made crepes layered with feathery light cream custard is love at first bite. As if the original version was not fabulous enough, there are seasonal variations including chestnut and expresso coffee. Each is a masterpiece of ethereal construction that defies explanation as to the volume of flavor produced. Not to be over looked are the equally delicious Banana Mille Feuille and Montague de Fraises. Banana cream pie and strawberry shortcake will never taste the same after experiencing Lady M's versions. The Banana Mille Feuille leaves of puff pastry are baked and layered with fresh cream custard and fresh bananas dusted with icing sugar. The Montague de Fraises is an endeavor of production beginning with a vanilla sponge cake, fresh cream, generous layering of thinly sliced berries topped with torched Italian Meringue. The Mont-blanc is a meringue based cake filled with a whipped chestnut infused cream, topped with fresh chestnuts.
All chocolate cakes are not created equal. Lady M's Gateau au Chocolat, is a pure chocolate sponge cake dotted with roasted walnuts, layered with a rich chocolate mousse, enrobed in a fresh reflective ganache splashed with gold dust. President Robby Wada has inspired his chefs to created subtle twists to classic recipes. Whether it is a Meringue Shell encasing almond and apricot infused cake, a Tartes aux Fruit of seasonal fresh berries layered on an almond paste shortbread crust or a Miroir Caramel consisting of thin dark chocolate sponge cake covered with a light, caramel mousse topped with deep golden caramel your palate will never be disappointed.
The staff is expertly trained to assist those who seek cakes for special occasions, weddings, birthdays, office and holiday parties. A tasting session can be arranged to sample the full range of offerings before selecting the ideal cake for the occasion. Elegantly gift wrapped in custom made white and dove-grey boxes with deep purple accents, tied in a wide gauzy salmon -- pink ribbon the cakes are available for take out. Shipping nationwide and local deliveries can be arranged on request. Cakes may be purchased at the Lady M Boutique or by calling 212-452-2222 or 718-937-8877. The only difficulty you may experience is limiting yourself to only one slice!