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| Kouign Amann at Hofmann Pastelería C/ Flassaders 44, 08003 Barcelona |
I'm not the biggest fan of creamy cakes but, had I stayed any longer in Barcelona, I would certainly have been unable to resist the lure of those on offer in Hofmann Pastelería. If cream cakes are your thing then I'm sure this is the place for you. Buttery pastries, however, are another thing altogether. Here they caught my attention in a big way. They were so good I made no fewer than 3 visits on a short trip - I know, I know! The classic Kouign Amann (above) was soft and flaky inside and caramel-crunchy outside in the way you hope for, but so often don't get. Croissants were filled with the finest quality almond paste. I thought the glaze of icing sugar was surely an unnecessary extra - but what do I know? It was perfect. You'll also find exquisite looking loaf and special occasion cakes, tarts, biscuits, chocolates, jams and ice creams.
Hofmann is no secret in Barcelona. Although the Pastelería is only 5 years old, the Hofmann restaurant and cookery school are both nearby, These are where they first made their name.
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| Cakes at Hofmann Pastelería C/ Flassaders 44, 08003 Barcelona |
If you want to eat your purchases a la fresca, head for the Park Ciutadella just a 5 minute walk away. It's a lovely place to sit - as long as you don't mind the squawking parrots.
Hofmann Pastelería
C/ Flassaders 44
08003 Barcelona
C/ Flassaders is easy to miss. This narrow street runs between Calle Princesa and Paseo de Born.
