Satura Cakes

The other day, I had a craving for a Chestnut Cake from Diamond Bakery in Southern California. Since a trip to L.A. was out of the question, I looked for the next best alternative: Mont Blanc. The search for the Mont Blanc led me to Satura Cakes. Located on the middle of University Avenue in busy downtown Palo Alto, it serves a variety of baked goods (mainly the dessert variety) including cakes, cream puffs, rolls, and tarts.

Mont Blanc

The Mont Blanc is a traditional Italian cake/roll with a topping of chestnut puree, which resembles the mountain of the same name. The version at Satura is a more Japanese rendition of the dessert, which amounts to a crispy cookie/tart layer, followed by layers of whipped cream, chestnut, chestnut puree and topped with a candied chestnut and powdered sugar.

Strawberry Tiramisu

As you can see, instead of a rum soaked ladyfingers on the bottom, it's a mix of strawberry puree and white sponge cake. The result is delicious, with the perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess.