Inspiration for this cake came to us by way of Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes, a bakery-café in East London. In this recipe from our cookbook, “ Milk Street Bakes,” we achieve a complex chocolatiness ...

Nestled amid a carefully curated Instagram grid of delectable treats were Claire Ptak's "bittersweet" photos of her California-style bakery in Dalston, Violet Cakes. The baker, who was responsible ...

This loaf cake comes together quickly and easily, and boasts a remarkably deep color, intensely rich flavor and a plush, ...

New June’s early cakes took inspiration from London baker Claire Ptak — frosted simply, decorated with fresh flowers — but the bakery arrived at its now-signature style in fall 2022 ...

The Alaïa café has been put together by Violet Cakes owner and chef Claire Ptak with treats to have at the store or take away. The steel interiors of the café are a nod to the brand's founder, ...

Inspiration for this cake came to us by way of Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes, a bakery-café in East London. In this recipe from our cookbook, “ Milk Street Bakes,” we achieve a complex ...

Inspiration for this cake came to us by way of Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes, a bakery-café in East London. In this recipe from our cookbook, “ Milk Street Bakes,” we achieve a complex ...