Our Signature Bakes: Where Simple Becomes Extraordinary
- Stergios Kozakis
- Feb 5
- 5 min read
At Simple Bakes, every cake tells a story.
At Simple Bakes, we bake with love.
Walk into any London café and you’ll see beautiful coffee culture: silky flat whites, precise espressos, oat lattes poured with care, baristas who treat every cup like craft. But too often, the cake counter tells a different story, heavy, processed, dairy-laden bakes that leave many customers excluded.
That’s where Simple Bakes was born.
We wanted to create something different: bakes that belong in speciality coffee shops, not compromise corners. Gluten-free and vegan treats that feel indulgent, intentional, and elegant; not “free-from,” but full-of-flavour.
Our bakes are not designed to shout. They’re designed to sit beautifully beside artisan coffee, welcome everyone to the table, and prove that gluten-free and vegan baking can be indulgent, elegant, and deeply satisfying.
Our signature bakes aren’t alternatives. They’re destinations.
Each recipe was built with two things in mind:
How it tastes on its own.
How it dances with coffee.
What follows is the heart of Simple Bakes, six signature creations that define who we are and carries the spirit of Simple Bakes: simple ingredients, intentional technique, and honest flavour.
🍌 Banana Bread, The One London Keeps Talking About
If Simple Bakes had a bestseller, this would be it.
Made with ripe bananas and tahini, it delivers a deep, nutty richness that feels comforting yet grown-up. The tahini brings subtle bitterness and complexity, lifting the sweetness of the banana rather than drowning it in sugar.
The result is a banana bread that feels grown-up rather than sugary, comforting, but refined.
What makes this loaf truly special is that it can be made completely sugarless, relying only on the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This makes it a favourite among coffee lovers who want indulgence without the crash.
It’s no accident that many customers describe it as “the best banana bread in London.” And honestly? We quietly agree. The texture is moist, tender, and steady, never crumbly, never heavy, making it ideal for slicing in cafés.
Coffee pairing: A flat white or medium-roast filter brings out the tahini’s depth and the banana’s warmth.
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookies, Simple, But Exceptional
These cookies look classic. They taste anything but.
Made with carefully selected gluten-free flours, they strike the perfect balance between crisp edges and a soft, chewy centre. The dark chocolate melts gently into the crumb, creating richness without heaviness.
There’s no gimmick here, just well-chosen ingredients and careful technique. Their beauty lies in restraint, no artificial flavouring, no unnecessary ingredients, just well-chosen flour, good fat, and high-quality chocolate.
They are the kind of cookie that sits beautifully beside an espresso in a speciality café, elevating rather than overpowering the coffee moment.
Coffee pairing: Espresso or cortado, bold, clean, and perfectly matched.
🫐 Blueberry Muffins, Light, Bright, and Textured
Many gluten-free muffins are dense. Ours stand out because they are not, they are delicate, airy, and joyful.
These muffins are light, tender, and bursting with blueberries. The crumb is light yet structured, allowing the blueberries to shine rather than sink. Each bite delivers bursts of fruit balanced with a gentle sweetness.
The real magic is the crunchy crumble topping, which adds texture and contrast, soft inside, crisp on top.
They feel artisanal rather than industrial, exactly what discerning café customers expect.
Coffee pairing: Light-roast filter or cold brew, where the coffee’s fruitiness echoes the blueberries.
🥜 Pistachio Baklava Flapjack, Mediterranean Meets Modern
This bake sits between two worlds: British flapjack comfort and Mediterranean-inspired elegance.
Oats give chew and structure, while pistachios bring buttery richness and natural sweetness.
What sets this apart is the subtle hint of cinnamon and cloves, adding warmth and depth without overpowering the pistachio.
A hint of Mediterranean citrus lifts the flavour profile. There is indulgence here, but it’s measured, elegant, and never overwhelming.
It feels familiar, yet exotic, nostalgic, yet contemporary. There is sweetness, but it is layered rather than blunt, nutty, spiced, and aromatic rather than syrupy.
Coffee pairing: Cortado or flat white, creamy, balanced, and warm.
🌿 Yoghurt and Spinach Bake - Loznik, Our Reimagined Greek Classic
This is where Simple Bakes truly shows its Mediterranean soul.
Gluten-free and vegan, made with yoghurt, cheese, and spinach, but without vine leaves. This gives it a lighter, cleaner texture while keeping the comforting savoury richness you expect.
The yoghurt brings gentle tang, the cheese adds depth, and the spinach keeps everything fresh and balanced.
In a café context, this is a brilliant savoury option alongside coffee or tea, especially for customers who want something nourishing rather than sweet.
It’s tradition, reinterpreted, respectful of roots, but designed for modern tastes.
Coffee pairing: A nutty medium roast or oat cappuccino.
🍓 Raspberry Traybake, Where Cake Meets Cream
This is not just a simple sponge, it's a refined dessert-style bake.
A light gluten-free base is layered with vanilla and raspberry-flavoured buttercream, creating a beautiful interplay of soft crumb, creamy richness, and bright fruit.
The buttercream lifts the cake from everyday to café-worthy centrepiece. The raspberry brings freshness and a slight tartness, preventing the bake from feeling heavy while keeping it indulgent.
Coffee pairing: Flat white or latte, where the milk softens the buttercream’s richness.
☕ Why Coffee Shops Love Simple Bakes
Our bakes were designed for cafés, not just customers.
They:
Slice cleanly
Hold texture well
Pair beautifully with speciality coffee
Appeal to vegan, gluten-free, flexitarian, and mainstream customers alike
Create a more inclusive counter
A coffee shop that serves Simple Bakes doesn’t just sell cake, it creates belonging.
🌍 What “Simple” Really Means to Us
Simple doesn’t mean basic.
Simple means intentional.
No unnecessary additives. No artificial shortcuts. No processed fillers.
Just thoughtful recipes, honest ingredients, and bakes that make people feel seen, welcome, and delighted.
💛 Baking with Purpose
Simple Bakes exists because every customer deserves a beautiful moment with their coffee.
Whether it’s:
a slice of banana bread with a flat white,
a blueberry muffin with cold brew, or
a pistachio flapjack with a cortado,
we believe these small rituals matter.
Every signature bake at Simple Bakes shares the same philosophy:
Gluten-free without sacrifice
Vegan without compromise
Natural sweetness, never refined overload
Mediterranean inspiration with modern technique
Designed to sit beautifully beside great coffee
These aren’t just cakes. They’re experiences, moments, and invitations to slow down.
Because in the end, baking isn’t just about food and coffee isn’t just coffee.
Together, they’re connection.
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