{"id":94741,"date":"2025-02-28T16:16:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=94741"},"modified":"2025-03-11T11:42:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T11:42:52","slug":"where-can-you-find-the-best-st-davids-day-welsh-cakes-in-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/02\/28\/where-can-you-find-the-best-st-davids-day-welsh-cakes-in-cardiff\/","title":{"rendered":"Where can you find the best St David\u2019s Day Welsh cakes in Cardiff?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>The Cardiffian<\/em> tested the sweet treats from five city centre bakeries to see which would come out on top<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AS the capital prepares for St David&#8217;s Day the question arises: where should you go to get the best Welsh cakes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We went to five different bakeries and bought some supermarket bought ones from Lidl to compare them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Welsh Cakes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dp_WcxNuROA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Welsh Cakes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dp_WcxNuROA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Bread Stall <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"993\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--1024x993.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--1024x993.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--770x747.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--293x284.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall-.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"993\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--1024x993.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--1024x993.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--770x747.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall--293x284.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/the-bread-stall-.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Alex Bousfield <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Cardiff Market<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: 59p per cake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rating: 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A slightly doughy and bland Welsh cake from the bread stall in Cardiff Market was a less enticing option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They were a good size and had a very reasonable price tag but were not as thick as they could have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student and Welsh cake fan George Ratcliffe said they were quite doughy and sweet but had less fruit in them than he would like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.Pettigrew Bakeries <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"840\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-1024x840.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-1024x840.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-770x632.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-293x240.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-1400x1149.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew.jpg 1454w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-1024x840.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-1024x840.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-770x632.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-293x240.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew-1400x1149.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Pettigrew.jpg 1454w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Alex Bousfield <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Castle Arcade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: \u00a31 per cake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rating: 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These dense Welsh cakes have a great size and thickness but fall a bit short on texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have a crispy outer layer but are too dense, in George&#8217;s view. They need a bit more of a crumbliness about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They had a good number of raisins, but they are a little salty. George said it was too dense and quite expensive at \u00a31 per cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Brodie&#8217;s Coffee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"981\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--1024x981.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--1024x981.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--770x737.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--293x281.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee-.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"981\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--1024x981.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--1024x981.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--770x737.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee--293x281.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Brodies-Coffee-.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Alex Bousfield <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Gorsedd Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: \u00a31 per cake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rating: 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unassuming coffee hut near the Welsh National Museum serves great coffee but what about its Welsh Cakes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These were very fluffy on the inside but lacked the crispiness on their outer layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They were very sweet from the amount of sugar on the outside and had less raisins in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>George said they were good flavour but also quite expensive at \u00a31 per cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Fabulous Welsh Cakes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"988\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--1024x988.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--1024x988.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--770x743.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--293x283.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous-.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--1024x988.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--1024x988.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--770x743.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous--293x283.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/fabulous-.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Alex Bousfield <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Castle Arcade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: 60p per cake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rating: 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These small but mighty Welsh cakes have a strong fruity flavour and a very crispy outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>George rated these as his favourite because they were not too crumbly, had a good raisin spread and melt in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I felt that they were too small to be rated the highest, even though they were flavour wise very good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fabulous Welsh Cakes also do other flavours of blueberry, cherry with coconut and milk chocolate and hazelnut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to try the milk chocolate and hazelnut, and it did not disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was still quite a traditional Welsh cake as it was a subtle taste of chocolate and nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Cardiff Bakestones <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"952\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-1024x952.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-1024x952.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-770x716.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-293x272.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"952\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-1024x952.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-1024x952.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-770x716.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones-293x272.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/bakestones.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Alex Bousfield <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Cardiff Market<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: 50p per traditional cake and 90p for a filled cake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rating: 9.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A crispy outer layer and a soft, crumbly inside makes the traditional Welsh cakes from Bakestones our favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are a good size and have a good level of salt compared to the dusting of sugar on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A second opinion from fellow student Hannah Walton-Hughes made this the front runner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said they were thick but very tasty, with a good balance of chewiness and density. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bakestones also have lots of different varieties of Welsh cakes such as, jam-filled, Biscoff, chocolate chip or coconut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We tried the jam and Biscoff. The Biscoff seemed a good alternative for people who aren\u2019t a big fan of fruit, but the jam made it overly sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do have to get down early to get these Welsh cakes though, because the queue can be very long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lidl &#8211; Rowan Hill Bakery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Lidl-1-718x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Lidl-1-718x1024.jpg 718w, 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Lidl-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Alex Bousfield <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Location: Lidl<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: 16p per cake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rating: 3\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give a comparison to these freshly made cakes, we thought it would be a good idea to taste some supermarket Welsh Cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rowan Hill Welsh Cakes were very thin and very soft all the way through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They had a lot of fruit in them but tasted very strongly of flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These just could not compete with the freshly baked Welsh Cakes and prove that bakeries do it best.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cardiffian 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