Although it was tempting to order a full lunch once we got there, we only wanted to stay for coffee. It's not really clear what they have on offer as there is no cake/pastry menu, everything is freshly baked. But after querying what was available with the friendly staff this problem was soon resolved. A lot of their pastries and cakes were nearly gone but I chose to have red velvet cake and a latte. Fego has an offer on which a slice of cake and a large coffee can cost you £4.95, so it's reasonable value for money.
Having never tried red velvet cake, I was unsure of what was in it and what makes it red. I recently read online that it was Victoria sponge with red food colouring in the mix so I was slightly sceptical. Apparently it contains beetroot juice and a sweetened cream cheese filling. I think the waitress could tell I was unsure of these obscure ingredients as she assured me the taste was not overpowering, but I thought for the value i'd give it a go.
The cake was very generously portioned and beautifully presented. The plate and cake was sprinkled with icing sugar and alongside was a plump strawberry and mint leaves to decorate. The cake itself was perfectly moist and incredibly luxurious. The beetroot juice couldn't be tasted at all, the waitress explained it's not so much for the flavour but for the delightfully vibrant red of the cake. The sweetened cream cheese also was exquisite and matched the filling of the cake perfectly. It was so enjoyable. For quite an odd mix of ingredients it really was lovely.
Not only would I urge you to visit Fego and indulge on this treat for yourself, but I will also be researching recipes to make this myself. It would be great to make for someone as an alternative twist on birthday cake. I absolutely could not recommend it highly enough.
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