Swiss Haus Bakery - Philadelphia, PA

our most popular cake is three layers of hazelnut sponge filled with vanilla butter cream. our traditional chocolate shavings cover the sides larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

this cake is made with three layers of vanilla-almond-sponge cake, and is filled with a rum butter cream. the sides are covered in crushed cashew nuts. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

this one is as plain as youll get. it is made with a three layer almond sponge and is filled with vanilla butter cream. white chocolate shavings cover the sides. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

our three layer vanilla-almond sponge cake is combined with a swiss mocha butter cream. and is covered on the sides with crushed cashew nuts to bring you a great coffee flavor. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

4 layers of vanilla sponge cake filled with chocolate butter cream., sides covered in choc. ganache. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

this cake is three layers of velvety chocolate butter cream. spread over a moist viennese chocolate sponge cake. the sides are covered in chocolate shavings. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

a layer of our vanilla-almond sponge cake topped with a layer of light chocolate sponge cake. one half has vanilla butter cream. while the other half has chocolate butter cream. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

chocolate chip butter pound cake* finished with swiss vanilla butter cream. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

3 layers of chocolate devils food cake with chocolate buttercream. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

a vanilla-almond sponge cake with a layer of apple pastry filling and luscious cinnamon whipped cream. the sides are covered with sliced almonds. we top it off with more fresh whipped cream. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

two layers of light vanilla-almond sponge cake with fresh whipped cream and ripe bananas. the top is covered with fresh whipped cream. the sides are covered in our chocolate shavings. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

the german torte, comprised of two layers of light chocolate sponge cake, is filled with whipped cream and sweet cherries. the top has smooth coating of chocolate ganache, and the sides have our traditional chocolate shavings. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

moist carrot cake with walnuts and raisins finished with cream cheese icing. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

two layers of light chocolate sponge cake filled with whipped cream and ripe, sliced bananas. the top has smooth coating of chocolate ganache, and chocolate shavings cover the sides. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

two layers of light chocolate cake that combines perfectly with fresh whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a flavor that you will savor forever. the sides are covered with chocolate shavings and we top it off with creamy chocolate ganache. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

chocolate mousee* two layers of light chocolate sponge cake filled with a smooth chocolate mousse and then covered in fresh whipped cream. chocolate shavings cover the sides. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

chocolate sponge cake, classic german chocolate fillings of pecans and coconut chocolate butter creams and toasted coconut on the outside. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

a sinful combination of rum butter cream., chocolate custard, and vanilla custard in a vanilla-almond sponge cake. the sides are covered with cashew slices. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

classic red velvet cake with cream cheese icing. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

this cake is an almond sponge prepared with fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream and is covered on the sides with chocolate shavings. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

this decorative three layer chocolate sponge cake is filled with whipped cream. the sides are covered in chocolate shavings. chocolate wedges are placed on top which resemble windmill blades. larger cake sizes available. call the store 215-563-0759 or visit www.swisshausbakery.com

almond horseshoe horse sold separately the almond horseshoe is a cross between a cookie and a pastry. it is chewy and crunchy with almond flavors rolled in toasted almond slivers. goes great as a breakfast treat with coffee or tea. it is great to eat while walking down 19th street in philadelphia on your way to rittenhouse square. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, almonds

almond log with raspberry and apricot the redcoats are coming! the almond log, a relative of the almond horseshoe, is a cross between a cookie and a pastry. it is chewy and crunchy with almond flavors rolled in toasted almond slivers. then a strip of raspberry and apricot filling is added down the center. goes great as a breakfast treat with coffee or tea. it can also be cut into smaller pieces for a pastry tray, corporate event or wedding party. it is a great to eat while walking down 19th street in philadelphia on your way to rittenhouse square or while waiting for the redcoats to arrive in your log cabin at valley forge national park. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, almonds, raspberry and apricot fillings

apple turnover i like you just the way you are. this flaky puff pastry is great for breakfast. it is a flaky french pastry stuffed with apple filling drizzled with white chocolate and sweet sugar glaze. come to our pastry shop in philadelphia to try this tasty treat. i bet after you bite into it, your taste buds will feel complete. this pastry needs nothing. not even milk! you will smile and state, you are so perfect apple turnover, i like you just the way you are! ingredients: flour, sugar, water, oil, and apple filling

bavarian apple cheese tart last chance for romance! this is your last chance for romance. the bavarian apple cheese tart has a short bread crust, cheese cake bed, fresh apples on top, and a cinnamon smear. if you want to say, baby you look marvelous and i appreciate you without saying it, this pastry is just what the chef ordered. it is a slow approach to a classy woman. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, milk, butter and fresh apples

butterscotch bowtie goes best with coffee the butterscotch bowtie is one of the best products in the morning pastry category. there is no butterscotch in it so i have no idea why we call it a butterscotch bowtie. it must be the delicious pecans that are sprinkled with brown sugar. the pastry is a flaky layered pastry with buttery, sugary pecans baked in. come into our bakery at 35 s. 19th street in philadelphia, enjoy a cup of hausbrandt coffee or tazo tea and bite into this baby. after that, i will see you again tomorrow. ingredients: flour, sugar, cheese, butter and pecans

cannoli how you doin, philly? ok, i know the people of philadelphia are partial to their favorite cannolis, but if you have never stopped into our bakery and said to our staff, how you doin? then you have not tasted a real, fresh cannoli. this cannoli has a crisp shell, with an amazing sweet cheese and the ends are dipped in chocolate chips. i have been told by many of my south philly customers that we make the best cannoli in the city of philadelphia. there is not much more to say about it, except that we also make them in mini bite sized versions that are great for party trays. ingredients: flour, sugar, cheese, chocolate

caramel croquant my knees are weak! this delicious little 3 layer praline sponge cake is filled with caramel butter cream, finished with caramel, rolled in croquant. please dont ask me what croquant is because nobody really knows. it is like a nut. it may even be a nut. but either way, when you take a bite of this baby, your knees will get weak. it is so gooey, sweet and filled with caramel flavors that you will need to sit down. caution, dont eat standing up. ingredients: flour, sugar, water, egg, butter, shortening, nuts and caramel

carrot cake square eh, whats up doc!?! this is a classic moist carrot cake, with the most delicious cream cheese icing on top. i cannot stop myself from taking my finger and dipping it in the bowl of icing before it hits the sink. this cake can also be included in our mini pastry trays or party platters. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, cheese, butter, nuts, and oil

cheese cake square apple, cherry or blueberry decisions, decisions rich butter short bread crust, creamy cheesecake, streusel topping, baked with cherries, apples or blueberries. the most difficult decision about these beauties is which flavor to buy. apple, cherry or blueberry. these have the creamy richness of a cheese cake (i guess they should, because they are cheese cake) with the streusel topping to give it a little contrast. this is one of those pastries that people say, oh my god once that have taken their first bite. it can also be included in a party tray or mini pastry tray. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, cheese, butter, and either apple, cherry or blueberry filling

cheese stick dont sweat the small stuff. ok, this delicious flaky puff pastry has a sweet cream cheese inside and a dusting of powdered sugar on the outside. these are great for breakfast or with tea. if you dont want something too heavy and filling but sweet and delicious, this pastry is for you. bite into this cheese stick, it will make you smile and realize that life is long and short at the same time. so, dont sweat the small stuff. enjoy, smile and cruise through the day. ingredients: flour, sugar, water, egg, cheese, and oil

chocolate raspberry do we need to talk? the chocolate raspberry is one of our most popular of our little cakes. it is a three layer chocolate cake, layered with chocolate raspberry butter cream, iced in chocolate butter cream, rolled in chocolate sprinkles. i like to bring this one to a dinner party, along with a caramel croquant cut it in half and share it with friends. another great pastry at the swiss haus bakery. ingredients: flour, sugar, milk, eggs, butter, shortening, chocolate, raspberry jam and chocolate sprinkles

clichy dont be cheeky. ok, now we are getting serious. are you sitting down? do so, because here we go. ready? this is a seven layer coffee brushed biscuit, layered with coffee and chocolate butter cream, a hint of raspberry, covered in ganache. i know what you are thinking, i dont like coffee or raspberry. that is irrelevant, you will love this pastry. when you take a bite of the clichy, first you will be hit with the chocolate flavors and smooth butter creams then a hint of raspberry to cut the sweetness and a little tart from the coffee. dont ask me how this amazing pastry works, but it is really special. you wont find something like this anywhere. this one is a must try at some point. the clichy can also be ordered as a cake to feed 6 to 8 people. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, butter, shortening, chocolate, nuts, coffee

cup cake chocolate or vanilla who you callin cup cake? weather chocolate or vanilla our cup cakes are the best in town. the chocolate has a devils food chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream on top with a splash of chocolate sprinkles. our vanilla cup cake is like a vanilla pound cake body with our famous swiss vanilla butter cream on top with a splash of colored sprinkles. if you want to be fancy you can special order the chocolate with vanilla butter cream or the vanilla with chocolate butter creams. for a surcharge we can make any kind of specialty cupcake that you desire. purple, green, blue butter creams. with your initials, company name, etc.... these desserts are perfect for a party, corporate event, charity event, etc. or just a quick great snake to satisfy your sweet tooth. but please, dont call me cup cake. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, milk, butter, shortening, chocolate and sprinkles.

danish they are all good! period. whether you like cherry, blueberry, apple, apricot or cheese danish these danish are like none other. as everything at swiss haus bakery is baked on premises, when these danish come out of the oven it will blow your mind. they are warm and gooey. on special order we can make mini danish for your pastry trays, corporate party, wedding, mitzvah, or birthday. come by in the morning on your way to work, sit down in our cafe, and enjoy these danish with a fresh cup of coffee. no preservatives in our danish, so get them while they are hot. ingredients: flour, sugar, water, egg, cheese, butter, yeast, cherries, blueberries, apple or apricot fillings.

devils food chocolate mousse slice dipped in ganache easy for you to say! whether you are pregnant or not, this chocolate lovers delight is another one that must be eaten very slowly and sitting down. it starts on the bottom with a thick slice of devils food cake, topped with chocolate mousse, covered in ganache. ganache for all of you home gamers is a fancy word for especially good chocolate. calling all men out there!!! if you are in the dog house, or if your wife is having a bad day, then you must bring one of these puppies home to her. nothing says, i feel your pain honey, you are beautiful and i appreciate you more than a slice of this delectable dessert. but it is a mouthful. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, milk, cream, shortening, chocolat

chocolate eclair with custard filling love at first sight! when eclair lovers see a swiss haus eclair for the first time, it is love at first sight. usually the first comment is, wow! your eclairs are so big! our eclairs are approximately six inches of puff pastry impregnated with delicious custard, brushed with delicious chocolate and a white chocolate drizzle. how did we improve on a classic you might ask? i dont know but these are good. great to eat while walking down the streets of philadelphia. ingredients: flour, sugar, water, egg, milk, butter, cream, chocolate.

pear and peach frangipane you make me smile. this pastry starts with a butter tart dough crust, almond cake, with a hint of raspberry, almond slices, and topped off with peaches and pears. this dessert reminds me of south beach in florida. it is bright and sunny. it is such a classy dessert i can see being served it at a ritzy miami party where everybody has a great tan, is wearing white linen pants, white linen shirt, and shoes with no socks. it is so bright and sunny that you may have to wear sunglass while eating it. serve this pastry to your rittenhouse square guests and make everybody smile. ingredients: butter tart dough crust, almond cake, peaches and pears with a hint of raspberry

fruit strip i think i will keep my clothes on ok, hear me out. this is a butter tart dough crust, almond cake, fruit topping, with a hint of raspberry and almond slices on the sides. this is almost like being on the beach in jamaica. the sweet light almond cake, a hint a raspberry flavors, fresh fruit and a light crunch of almonds. it is almost fat free. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, butter, almonds, and fresh fruit.

hazelnut cake square this is what the fuss is about! ok, here is the deal. this cake is what the entire swiss haus bakery fuss is all about. this century old recipe that was brought over from europe to philadelphia over 85 years ago. it is has three layers of hazelnut sponge cake filled with vanilla butter cream, covered in chocolate shavings. car loads of people come from all over the country to swiss haus bakery to buy this cake. my grandmother used to buy this cake for my mothers birthday and she used to buy it for mine. go to the testimonials page to read about peoples love for this cake. if you hang out in our store you will hear story after story about how this cake celebrated peoples birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, mitzvahs and many other personal celebrations. this cake is sometimes called the air cake, because it is so light. the hazelnuts are ground really finely and poured into the batter which gives the cake its mild hazelnut flavor. the swiss vanilla butter cream is amazing and the swiss chocolate shavings bring each delicious bite together. some people call it the chocolate chip cake because they mistake the little hazelnuts for chocolate chips. but no matter what you call it, this cake brings back memories of all of the important milestones in your familys lifetime from generation to generation. the cake can be made into the most memorable wedding cake and has celebrated with many families in the philadelphia and new jersey areas. for you next special occasion, celebrate it with a hazelnut cake. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, butter, shortening, chocolate, nuts

homentashen poppy seed, cherry, apricot, or prune its not caviar? the homentashen is a buttery dense cookie pastry that is filled with either poppy seeds (not caviar), cherry, apricot or prune. this pastry was originally created as part of the jewish holiday of purim. the name homentashen refers to haman (also known as homen), the villain of the purim story in the book of ester. it is now enjoyed year round and makes a great treat for breakfast or that afternoon snack. the swiss haus bakery also make baby homentashen which are great to include in your next party tray. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, milk, shortening, and fruit filling

lemon roulade this spells relief. check this out! it is spring time, the weather is perfect, winter is behind us, and you can smell the renewal of another year of life. as you walk through your garden and you smell the lilacs, lillies, sage, rosemary, and thyme, you feel lightness to your life. this pastry reminds you of that lightness. the lightness that we want our life to be will come back to you once you bite into this light airy vanilla sponge cake, filled with lemon cream, dusted with powdered sugar with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top (cant forget the lemon wedge). at that moment, you will feel relieved of lifes stresses. this single dessert can also be ordered in a long roll to serve 6 to 8 people for your next dinner party. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, butter, cream, with a twist of lemon

we make many loafs depending on the season. jewish applie, pumpkin, pound cake, chocolate chip pound cake, and sour cream chocolate chip pecan pound cake.

marjolaine what a sweetheart! marjolaine is clichys little sister. this wonderful pastry has four layers of crispy hazelnut meringue sandwiched with praline and chocolate butter cream, whipped cream, and covered in ganache. the marjolaine can also be ordered in a cake form to feed 6 to 8 people. the marjolaine is a form of french dacquois which is derived from a small town in southwestern france called a daxand it takes its name from the feminine form of the french word dacquois, meaning of dax. which is is a dessert cake made with layers of nut meringue and whipped cream or butter cream which is long and rectangular and combines almond and hazelnut meringue layers with chocolate butter cream ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, butter, cream, shortening, chocolate, nuts

mocha cake square can you spare a square? this is our three layer vanilla-almond sponge cake with swiss mocha butter cream covered in crushed cashew nuts. for you home gamers, mocha is coffee flavoring. the coffee is not over powering. the almond sponge cake and the cashew nuts make this combination a wonderfully smooth dash of flavoring in your mouth. this cake is commonly used for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and anniversary cakes. it can be ordered in a one person mocha cake square, a two to three person size, on up to an entire sheet cake to feed hundreds. it is perfect for any celebration. if you buy a mocha cake square at swiss haus, you friends will ask, can you spare a square? ingredients: flour, sugar, water, egg, butter, shortening, nuts, coffee

choc mozart lets make beautiful music together. the chocolate mozart starts with a hazelnut meringue disk on the bottom, then a luscious layer of chocolate butter cream, chocolate cake, finished with white chocolate and a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top. my father who loves classical music and who is a very mild mannered man starts to sing classical music when he knows i am bringing a chocolate mozart home. this is one of my personal favorites. it will make grown men sing. this is a sleeper pastry. many people pass it up for the classics like tiramisu, strawberry short cakes, or eclairs but if you try the mozart i want to hear you sing! ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, milk, butter shortening, chocolate, nuts not kosher

Jewish apple, blueberry, morning glory, corn.

napoleon i dont have a complex! i lied! i really do have a complex when i talk about the napoleon. the complex is called addiction! we only make them on fridays and sometimes saturdays or by special order. the napoleon is my favorite dessert made at the swiss haus bakery. it has three layers of flaky french pastry, layered with vanilla custard (oh my god!), fresh whipped cream (yum!), and a hint of raspberry (ok!), all of this deliciousness is enrobed in fondant. i am telling you that this pastry is as bold as the emperor of france himself (whatever that means). when you bite into this delicious treat the custard and the fresh whipped cream will ooze out. the question you will ask us is, how did you cut it so perfectly? the dry flaky pastry in contrast to the custard and whipped cream ooze, along with the sweet fondant; i am left speechless. i thought i was going to write pages about how much i love this dessert, but i think you can see that i truly do have a complex about the napoleon. the history of this pastry is that it is called a mille-feuille. the name appears to come from napolitain, the french adjective for the italian city of naples, but altered by association with the name of emperor napoleon i of france. there is no evidence to connect the pastry to the emperor himself. in france, a napoleon is a kind of mille-feuille filled with almond paste. it was earlier called "gateau de mille-feuilles" 'cake of a thousand leaves'. no matter what you call it. this pastry i cannot say enough about it. creamy, flaky, and totally yum!!! on fridays and sometimes saturdays you can buy this wonderful treat from the swiss haus bakery on 19th street in philadelphia. you can also special order it as a cake or in smaller forms for a mini pastry tray. this is a must try if you like custard and whipped cream. ingredients: flour, sugar, water, egg, milk, butter, cream, shortening, chocolate and oil. (and a napkin)

pecan diamond look no further! the pecan diamond is up there with my favorites in the shop. it starts out with a butter short bread crust with brown sugar and honey pecans on top. the result is a chewy pecan pie tasting treat that is a great substitute for a brownie. the baby is sweet and good. the pecan diamond is a great item to put in your freezer for those late night snacks. ingredients: flour, sugar, cream, butter, nuts

rocky road brownie got milk! the rocky road brownie is a thick, fudgy brownie that will require a tall glass of milk to finish. each bite is dense fudge, mushy marshmallows, and a nut (the nut is not me). it is a classic fudgy chocolate brownie, baked with walnuts, chocolate chips, and marshmallows. we may offer you a 12 step program if we find you coming back daily for it. weekly is ok. this brownie also goes great as part of a pastry tray, or party tray. ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, butter, chocolate, nuts

rum cake square arrrr maties! the swiss haus rum cake is a three layer vanilla-almond-sponge cake, filled with a rum butter cream, covered in crushed cashew nuts. the rum flavoring is so unique and full bodied that you will be amazed this there is no alcohol in it. the sweet cashews balance out the rum. this cake comes in many sizes beginning with a personal size, a 2-3 person size, up to feed hundreds of party guests. this cake makes a flavorful wedding cake. just like the pirates who sailed the caribbean and enjoyed the sweet taste of rum, you too can sail by 35 s. 19th street in philadelphias rittenhouse square, take a bite and say arrr maties! ingredients: flour, sugar, egg, butter, shortening, nuts.

cherry star pastry wish upon a star! the cherry star pastry is a dryer flaky dough pastry filled with cherries drizzled with fondant. it makes a great breakfast treat. ingredients: flour, sugar, water, oil, chocolate.

not kosher

3 layer vanilla lemon coconut cake a tropical breeze. ya mon, respect every time! this three layered moist vanilla cake is layered with lemon infused butter cream and covered in coconut shavings. biting into this will remind you of a cool jamaican breeze. great to bring to a friends house for a party. ingredients: flour, egg, sugar, cream, butter, shortening, real lemon, and coconut shavings.

2 pound minimum for all tray orders