Cakes….at a price

Key Facts

Italian cakes are renowned for their quality and presentation, making them a delightful choice for special occasions. The cakes ordered for the birthday party included a massive chocolate cake and a fresh fruit tart, both visually impressive. Despite their deliciousness, the cakes came at a steep price of 94 Euros, raising questions about the cost of happiness for children.

Pictured here are the two cakes we got for our son’s belated third birthday party.

Italians really do know how to make some of the most wonderful cakes in the world. This tasty looking treats which we had made to order for our son’s party looked very impressive in the flesh.

I think the photos do them justice, although it is difficult to see just how huge the chocolate cake was. Must have been half a metre in diameter!

First of all, here’s one fresh fruit tart made to make your mouth water:

They are mini-works of art too. Chocolate cake anyone? Here’s the huge chocolate cake:

Needless to say they were super yummy, but all that yumminess came at a price. 94 Euros, would you believe.

And yes, I nearly fell over when I was told the price.

Still, what price your child’s happiness? A rather high one, or so it would seem…

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Chad

+Alex Roe is from the UK, but has lived and worked in Milan, Italy, for many years. Alex has been interviewed by the BBC on Italy issues.He tweets news and information about Italy to over 37,000 Twitter followers via @newsfromitaly on Twitter.