Ye Olde Bake Shoppe

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Ye Olde Bake Shoppe is located to the west of Sugar 'n Spice in the Eleusian Inn. Customers are greeted simultaneously by the smell of fresh baked bread and Arscot's deep, welcoming voice. A glass display case holds baked goods.

Wares

The following can be found for sale in the shop's display case:

Slice of blueberry chocolate cake - 50gp
Thick gobs of blueberry jam create swirling designs with the folds of this luxurious chocolate cake. Creamy blueberry icing provides a stark contrast to the silken chocolate goodness baked on the inside.
Eleusian birthday cupcake - 100gp
This cupcake is make of soft white cake, and is covered in green frosting. It is topped with a white candy stag.
Honey herb muffin - 30gp
Covered in generous portions of liquid honey, the sticky substance has spilled over the sides of this massive treat. The delectable scent of nutty herbs and spices drift up from the dessert, small visible specks of the ingredients dotting the surface.
Apple walnut muffin - 30gp
Handfuls of crushed walnuts have been sprinkled atop this oversized baked treat, the colour in contrast to the golden brown tint of the bread. Slivers of fresh apples have baked to the surface in some parts, the skin a golden brown from the oven process. A generous portion of apple butter has been balanced on top to further the enjoyment of this fresh baked item.
Slice of herb bread - 30gp
Sprigs of fresh-cut herbs and other various forest treasures adorn the inside of this moist bread. A thin layer of walnut icing has been spread across the top, with a small mint leaf resting on the very crest of the dessert. A tantalizing scent ensnares the senses as the various herb smells mix into one.
Slice of cinnamon raisin bread - 30gp
Cinnamon and raisin combine together for this household favourite. Sweet dough has been rolled out flat then covered in raisins and cinnamon then rolled into loaf form to give a swirl pattern in the centre when sliced.
Piece of walnut candy - 25gp
Created from pulverized walnut pieces, this candy has been mixed to fine paste and cooled into the shape of a small walnut tree.
Chocolate mint leaf - 25gp
A spicy scent wafts from this dessert, the smell of mint and chocolate intertwining to arouse the senses. Bright green mint swirls have been mixed with chocolate, and left to set in a mould, shaped like the leaf of an oak.
Seven-layer chocolate raspberry torte - 70gp
This tempting treat starts with seven layers of deep chocolate cake. The first layer of cake is topped with a thin sheet of marzipan, the second a layer of raspberry jam. The third layer sports a generous amount of chocolate custard. On the fourth layer, raspberry wine has been liberally applied. Then chocolate custard again for the fifth, and raspberry jam for the sixth. The top layer is iced with chocolate fondant and decorated with eight white creme rosettes. Each rosette has a fresh raspberry atop it.
Strawberry tart - 50gp
The size of a small pie, this tart is a strawberry lovers dream. Bright red strawberries have been been lovingly placed to form a veritable mountain.
Blueberry pie - 30gp
Baked with careful precision, this pie oozes gobs of heaping blueberries from its interior. The crust has been carefully watched to keep it a golden brown by the careful craft of the skilled baker.
Sugared donut - 20gp
A classic donut deep fried to a golden brown and drenched in sugar. Could there be anything better than this?
Double chocolate donut - 30gp
A rich fudgy chocolate donut, this particular pastry has been glazed in dark chocolate frosting. It is drizzled with melted white chocolate. Truly scrumptious!
Apple strudel - 50gp
Only fresh apples straight from the Aalen are used for this masterpiece. They are cored, cut into large wedges, and then spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Enfolded into puff pastry, the top is then sprinkled with coarse sugar and baked to a golden flaky brown.
Orange abricot - 10gp
This plump orange abricot is a unique and wonderous treat. Its fuzzy skin tickles the senses, and the fruit inside is sweet and sticky.
Chocolate-dipped ladyfinger - 50gp
A melt in your mouth shortbread cookie with one end dipped in exquisite dark chocolate, this ladyfinger looks absolutely delectable.
Chocolate croissant - 30gp
Milk chocolate has been drizzled over powdered sugar, coating the top of this chocolate, creme-filled confection.
Strawberry croissant - 30gp
This enormous croissant has been cut in half and filled with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The top half floats atop it all, covered liberally by a strawberry glaze.
Raspberry profiterole - 50gp
Hand beaten choux pastry has been baked to a light golden brown. It has been filled with a luxurious raspberry creme and topped off with a raspberry icing.
Blackberry bismark - 40gp
Deep fried to a golden brown, filled to bursting with blackberry jam and then coated in coarse sugar, this donut will satisfy most sweet tooths.