This is a pound cake specialty shop. I bought the popular cheese and the seasonal chestnut flavors. Both were even more delicious than I imagined, and I would definitely want to buy them again when I'm in the area. It's great that they have a long shelf life. - Cheese: ☆4.2 Moist and rich with a creamy cheese flavor. There's cream cheese at the bottom, and the sweetness is mild, allowing you to enjoy the richness and smoothness of the cheese. It's elegant and very delicious! - Chestnut: ☆3.8 "The dough is kneaded with French chestnut cream and baked with plenty of additive-free candied chestnuts." The dough is moist and light, with the chestnut melting in. The chestnut flavor blends in subtly without being too overpowering, resulting in a deeply satisfying taste.

Pound cake is a baked confection named after the use of one pound (454g) each of flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. It has a dense and rustic flavor. In Japan, it is a popular cake that can be easily made at home. While some people may not enjoy its dry texture, Ennismore Gardens has redefined the traditional pound cake with a unique blend and method, offering a moist, smooth, and sophisticated taste while maintaining its simple charm. The cakes are made without any baking powder for leavening and use muscovado sugar for a gentle sweetness. By focusing on using only necessary ingredients, they have created a pound cake with a memorable moistness, a lack of lingering sweetness after eating, and a delightful aroma that spreads in your mouth. Enjoy the carefully selected seasonal ingredients such as apples and high-quality black sesame chosen by the pastry chef at the shop. [Address] 10-10 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo [Arrival Date] Thursday [Number of People in Line] 0 [Wait Time] 0 minutes [Ordered Items] - Black Sesame Pound Cake 1,296 yen (tax included) - Cheese Pound Cake (Half) 1,296 yen (tax included) - Sweet Summer Orange Pound Cake 1,512 yen (tax included) - Lemon Cream Pound Cake 1,512 yen (tax included)

<Pound Cake Specialty Shop> Opened on November 11, 2006, this pound cake specialty shop originally started as a café near Nishigozan Park in Tokyo's Daikanyama area. As of 2013, it has relocated to its current location and now operates as a take-out only shop. The owner and chef, Ami Suzuki, studied at a national pastry school in France and trained as a pastry chef at a French pastry shop. <Product> - Cheese Half Pound Cake: ¥1,296 (tax included) - Dimensions: Height - about 8cm, Width - about 8cm, Height - about 6.1cm, Weight - about 201g (standard 215g) - Calories: 846 kcal - Ingredients: Cheese (from France), eggs, flour, butter, brown sugar, milk A pound cake made with two types of French cheese. It has a square shape with equal dimensions, similar to Taiwanese castella. All pound cakes from this shop are free from preservatives, emulsifiers, and artificial colors, and do not use baking powder. They also use brown sugar for sweetness. Pound cakes are traditionally made with equal parts of butter, flour, sugar, and eggs, hence the name. This pound cake contains cream cheese from Brittany, France, and chunks of cream cheese from a different region in France inside. While most pound cakes are best enjoyed after being stored at room temperature for a while, this pound cake should be refrigerated and consumed quickly for the best taste. Overall, it has a slightly chewy texture and a mild cheese flavor. It may not be as rich and dense as traditional pound cakes, but it is still a delicious cake when enjoyed as a different type of cake.

Pound cake, I think that's what it's called? It was my first time trying it, and since it only lasts for 2 weeks, I got the cheese flavor. It cost a little over 1000 yen for about 2 servings. They recommended warming the knife before cutting the cheese cake, and it was really moist and delicious. I had it semi-frozen, but I think it would taste even better fully thawed. I realized after taking a bite that I ended up finishing the whole thing. I'll definitely go back to try a different flavor next time!

I stopped by after my lunch in Daikanyama. It's a small shop tucked away in a hidden spot, so it might be hard to find. It's a pound cake specialty store for takeout, and the display case is filled with various pound cakes wrapped in colorful paper. I had heard that the most popular flavor is cheese, so I tried the cheese and the seasonal chestnut flavors. The cheese comes in half size and regular size, but I got the half size. The other flavors seem to be available only in half size. I was also tempted by the chestnut pound cake, but it was quite expensive, so I didn't buy it this time. It would make a great gift or souvenir though. Of course, the other pound cakes are beautifully packaged and would surely be appreciated. I also received a fermented butter pound cake from a friend later, so I'll include that as well. The expiration date is around 7-10 days, and they said it's fine to carry it around without an ice pack. The cheese pound cake has a moist cream cheese-infused batter with chunks of cream cheese inside. It's really delicious and to my liking. It would go well with wine too. It's no wonder it's the most popular. The chestnut pound cake has a batter infused with chestnut cream and lots of candied chestnuts inside. It's a seasonal treat for autumn and winter. The fermented butter pound cake uses Isigny's fermented butter. It's simple but moist and delicious. These pound cakes are handmade with carefully selected ingredients. They are also available for purchase online.

There is a pound cake specialty shop located about a 3-4 minute walk from Daikanyama. I have visited this shop a few times and they offer a variety of seasonal pound cakes to choose from, with reasonable sizes. When I visited at the end of December, they had a limited edition apple pound cake, but since it needed to be refrigerated, I decided to get a yuzu pound cake for myself instead. The cakes are handed over frozen, so they need a few hours to thaw before eating. They have both refrigerated and room temperature options, making it convenient to buy even if you have plans for the day. The staff are friendly and provide detailed explanations. The yuzu pound cake I bought this time was moist, simple, and delicious. I'm also curious about the chestnut pound cake, which comes in a luxurious paulownia box.

The chestnut pound cake here looks really delicious. Although it's a bit pricey, I bought it with the intention of jumping off the stage at Kiyomizu Temple to eat it! I also bought the apple pound cake on impulse because it looked delicious too. - Chestnut Pound Cake: ☆☆☆ The buttery base with a hint of sweetness is topped with a moist cake filled with whole chestnuts. The balance between the pound cake and chestnuts, along with the aroma of butter, creates an indescribable deliciousness. - Apple Pound Cake: ☆☆☆ This cake has a buttery base with a hint of cinnamon, and layers of apples baked inside. The top is covered with apple compote, adding a different flavor. Despite being filled with apples, it is not soggy and remains fluffy. It was also delicious!

I felt like having some pound cake here, so I went to Daikanyama after a long time. They had limited edition flavors for this season like chestnut and sweet potato, but I don't like either of them, so I chose pumpkin and the classic cheese flavor (which I gave to my companion as a gift). The pumpkin was very rich in flavor, probably because they used the whole pumpkin. It felt like I was tasting the pumpkin itself, and it was really delicious.

*Purchased as a souvenir* (Food) Black Sesame & Cheese Pound Cake BOX Set for 2,700 yen! The sponge is fine-grained, moist, and has a smooth texture. The cake is generously infused with black sesame paste, allowing you to enjoy the flavor and richness of sesame. (Overall) I was surprised by how moist and smooth the pound cake was when I first tasted it. This time it was cheese and black sesame, but I would like to try other flavors as well!

At the end of the year, I went on a ride around the Izu Peninsula to gather some snacks, and ended up at a specialty pound cake shop. It was tucked away in the back of Daikanyama Twelve, and the half-sized round pound cakes were lined up neatly, each costing over 1000 yen. I was a bit hesitant, as I could only afford to buy one... I decided to skip the refrigerated options and chose a pound cake that could be stored at room temperature. Although I was tempted by the seasonal chestnut flavor, the price was a bit too steep, so I opted for the Fermented Butter Pound Cake (1188 yen). The packaging was lovely, and they placed it in a paper bag for me. While they recommended enjoying it slightly chilled for even better taste, I decided to eat it as my snack during the ride. I felt a bit guilty munching on such an elegant pound cake during a hill climb, but it was incredibly delicious. The fatigue just disappeared. I regretted not buying more... The pound cake is made with Normandy fermented butter from Isigny, along with eggs, cane sugar, flour, and nothing else. They pride themselves on using no preservatives, emulsifiers, colorings, or baking powder, making it a great choice for those who prefer additive-free products. I definitely want to go back for more! I later found out that they also sell them at Takashimaya in Nihonbashi, in a special selection corner. It may not always be available there, but that might make it even more special and easier to purchase (laughs). I can't wait to try the chestnut, apple, Earl Grey, and cheese flavors! They also have an online shop, so even those in distant locations can make a purchase.

Located about a 5-minute walk from Daikanyama. It is tucked away in a building in a narrow alley, with an inconspicuous entrance marked by a sign at your feet. Despite its small size, the showcase always has over 10 types of pound cakes on display. Each one comes in a different colored, beautiful package, making it perfect for gifts. On this day, I purchased a seasonal yuzu pound cake for my friends and one for myself. Each cake costs 1200 yen and comes in a cute yellow package. The cake itself is moist with a strong yuzu flavor. When you purchase it, they give it to you frozen, but it can be stored at room temperature and lasts a long time. However, since each cake is small, you can finish it in one go. I am looking forward to trying the lemon pound cake that becomes available in February.

The packaging is so cute and meticulous, it looks like there are jewels inside♡ Inside is a carefully made pound cake with attention to detail*･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･'(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)'･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･* I finally got to visit the shop I've been curious about (o^^o) I bought the lemon pound cake which is made without preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial colors, or baking powder, using organic lemons from Ehime prefecture(^o^) The moist and rich cake has a cheesecake-like texture with a clear lemon flavor, balanced with a nice acidity and a hint of bitterness from the zest♡ It's refreshing and delicious☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆ The lemon pound cake is a summer limited edition productヽ(^o^) I'm glad I could get it before summer ends! The cake is completely different from any pound cake I've had before, and I definitely want to try other varieties as well!! It would make a great gift for sure♪ It was delicious! Thank you for the meal＼(^o^)／

When I entered a narrow alley and saw a small sign in front of a building, I realized this was a shop. If there hadn't been a sign, I would have just passed by. The building housed several shops, and this one was located at the back. The display case inside the shop featured various flavors of pound cakes, so I asked the staff for a recommendation and decided to buy one. I purchased the half-size Cheese Pound Cake for 1,296 yen. Pound cakes tend to be dry, but this one had a unique texture that I had never experienced before. It was made with two types of cream cheese in the batter and also had cream cheese inside. The cake was incredibly moist, smooth, and rich, almost like eating a creamy cheesecake. It was not too sweet and very delicious. I would love to try a different flavor next time.

Enter the alley between Daikanyama Ogawaken and King George. If you miss the small sign for "Pound Cake," you might just walk past the quiet staircase hidden in the back. Enismore Garden, a small pound cake specialty shop, stands quietly with beautifully wrapped pound cakes lined up in the showcase. On this day, there were 7 types of half-size pound cakes (8cm x 8cm x 5cm) priced from 1,080 yen to 1,728 yen. The chestnut pound cake is exceptional at 5,940 yen (tax included) for the regular size (16cm x 8cm x 5cm)! Although the price is quite high for a pound cake, they do not use any preservatives or baking powder and seem to be particular about the ingredients. The Sakura pound cake costs 1,620 yen (tax included) and is a limited edition cake for the cherry blossom season. When you unwrap the green packaging, you will find a sealed pound cake with a shelf life of about 2 weeks. It uses high-quality Uji matcha from Kyoto's Koyamaen tea ceremony, and the top has a mochi-like matcha paste with sakura mixed in. The harmony of colors from the cream-colored tart dough on the bottom to the vivid green of matcha and the pink of sakura on top is enjoyable, along with the moist texture, chewy matcha paste, and subtle sakura flavor with a hint of saltiness. The Fruit Cake costs 1,728 yen (tax included) and features raisins and bananas mixed into the dough, with no-added dried fruits (mango, prunes, figs), walnuts, cinnamon, homemade rum-soaked raisins, and pistachio toppings. The bottom has a thin tart dough. The fruit cake is packed with the texture of walnuts and the deliciousness of rum-soaked fruits, with a restrained sweetness and a rich, moist taste. It may be pricey, but it has a good shelf life, cute packaging, and is delicious. When things settle down, why not show appreciation to your stressed wife by giving her this as a gift? For the sake of harmony at home, this price is surely not too high, right? 😉 Blog: https://orb0707.blogspot.com/2020/04/blog-post_29.html

I love pound cakes, but it's hard to find really delicious ones, so sometimes I wonder if I actually dislike pound cakes. Today, I want to introduce a pound cake specialty store. "Enismore Garden" is located in Daikanyama, Tokyo, and they specialize in pound cakes made without any additives. The small shop offers over 10 different types of pound cakes. When you enter the shop, they offer you samples of their recommended pound cakes. It's quite overwhelming to choose from the variety, but they explain the characteristics of each cake in detail. After much deliberation, I decided to go with the seasonal pound cake that is only available during that time of the year. I chose the chestnut pound cake. It comes in a simple yet cute wrapping, perfect for gifts. When you open it, you'll find a square-shaped pound cake filled with chunks of chestnuts. There were also sweet potato and pumpkin pound cakes available, but I couldn't resist the chestnut one! The cake is moist and delicious, with chunks of chestnuts and chestnut cream inside. The ingredients include chestnut candied in syrup, eggs, flour, butter, brown sugar, and chestnut cream. It's so tasty! This pound cake is a must-try for all pound cake lovers. They also offer delivery, so I might order more seasonal cakes in the future. The black sesame and cheese pound cakes also looked tempting. I will definitely visit this store again. Thank you for the delicious treat!

A bakery in Daikanyama, Tokyo. The owner of this shop has published a recipe book for pound cakes, which I have been interested in for a while. Before buying the book, I wanted to try the real thing, so I visited the shop on this day. The shop is a bit hidden, but I easily found it because there was a sign saying "Pound Cake" on the street. Inside the small shop, the staff recommended various pound cakes with a gentle and elegant demeanor. After some consideration, I decided to purchase the following on that day: - LENON ¥1,512 One of the characteristics of the pound cakes at this shop is that they are made without baking powder, using the power of eggs to make the batter rise. By not adding baking powder, it avoids giving a slight bitterness or being disliked by those who are sensitive to additives. However, without it, there is a risk of less rising or affecting the texture of the cake. It seems that this shop prioritizes something over appearance and chose not to use baking powder. As a result, the pound cake may not rise enough for a pleasing appearance. Nevertheless, when I tried a slice, it was incredibly moist and had a smooth texture, very delicious. The rich lemon flavor was perfect for this season. It was gone in no time. It seems like a great choice for a gift, so I definitely want to come back for more. Oh, and also to buy the book! Thank you for the delicious treat.

I splurged a bit on this pound cake, but it was definitely worth it. It's perfect as a gift. I bought three different flavors: 1) Fruit cake: my personal favorite. The sweetness and tartness of the various fruits, combined with the texture of the walnuts, created an addictive taste. It made me feel very luxurious. 2) Black sesame: I was shocked when I tasted it. It was even more gooey than I expected, and the black sesame flavor was strong. It was really delicious. 3) Cheese: I ate it chilled from the fridge. It had a subtle sweetness and an elegant flavor. It's the most popular item for a reason. When I visit Daikanyama again, I definitely want to come back for more.

It's delicious but quite expensive. The pound cake part is nothing special. It's only when you eat it with the cream cheese at the bottom that it tastes good. The wrapping is gorgeous and beautiful, making it a good gift. As a pound cake, the black sesame one I sampled might have been tastier than the cheesecake or matcha ones I bought.

Enismore Garden@Daikanyama This shop does not use any baking powder typically used to inflate cakes, and they are particular about using brown sugar instead of white sugar. Chocolate★ They use plenty of rich Belgian dark chocolate. The chocolate has a really fragrant and rich taste!! The chewy dried cranberries add a refreshing touch that never gets old. It is a very rich chocolate cake for adults. It became even more moist and delicious when chilled! Fruit cake★ The batter is filled with plenty of raisins and bananas, and they add additive-free dried fruits, mango, prunes, strawberries, and walnuts. There are fruits everywhere you bite, so you won't get tired of it. The homemade rum raisins had a very rich flavor. Perfect for tea time!

This shop specializes in pound cakes, and I was very curious about it. Although you can purchase some products at the patisserie in Shinjuku Takashimaya and Nihonbashi Takashimaya, I wanted to visit the main store. In the showcase, there are 10 varieties of pound cakes wrapped in colorful wrapping paper, making it hard to choose. The staff kindly offered me samples, explaining each flavor in detail. The items I bought were: - Cheese Half ¥1296 - Summer Orange ¥1512 - Fruit Cake ¥1728 All prices include tax. [Cheese Half] The cheese flavor is rich in both the dough and the cream cheese inside, making it taste more like a baked cheesecake than a pound cake. As the staff explained, it pairs perfectly with white wine. [Summer Orange] I was initially interested in the spring/summer limited edition lemon flavor, but I found the summer orange flavor at the store. The staff described it as having a sweet taste similar to oranges, making it popular with children. I love the unique aroma of summer oranges, and this cake did not disappoint. [Fruit Cake] Among the samples I tried, this was my favorite. The banana-infused dough is moist and naturally sweet from the fruits. The mix of rum raisins, mango, fig, prune, and walnuts, along with the cinnamon, creates a deep and rich flavor. It reminded me of stollen, which I love. The black sesame sample was like enjoying a refined Japanese sweet with its concentrated sesame flavor. The Gorgonzola had a good balance of cheese richness and saltiness, with the blue cheese's distinctive taste being subtle. After being impressed by Financierie Ash and Enismore Garden, I realized the quality of "specialty shops" is truly outstanding. I will definitely be a repeat customer for the fruit cake and look forward to trying their seasonal lineup. Thank you for the wonderful experience!