Business Details
50+ Years
experience
St Kilda's Premier Bakery & Caf Since 1920
Established in 1920, Monarch Cake Shop has been crafting authentic European cakes using time-honoured recipes for over a century. Our commitment to traditional baking methods and premium ingredients like Gippsland cottage cheese and high-grade butter ensures every product delivers the rich, unaltered flavours of our Polish heritage. Specialising in Eastern European classics such as our 100-year-old Polish Baked Cheesecake and the cult-favourite Chocolate Kooglhoupf, we blend historical authenticity with modern culinary excellence.Our dedication to quality has earned recognition in international travel guides and a loyal following among locals and interstate customers. With both in-store and online ordering options, we continue to share our legacy of taste with cake enthusiasts nationwide.
Services
Polish Baked Cheesecake
Chocolate Kooglhoupf
Plum Cake
Lemon Tart
Poppy Seed Delight
Continental Custard Vanilla
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We use 100-year-old recipes passed down through generations for authentic European flavours.
- Our cakes are made exclusively with premium, natural ingredients like high-grade butter and Gippsland cottage cheese.
- We preserve traditional baking methods that prioritise taste over mass production shortcuts.
- Our Chocolate Kooglhoupf has achieved cult status among St Kilda locals and interstate customers.
- We offer nationwide mail-order service for our signature cakes, ensuring nationwide accessibility.
Services
Polish Baked Cheesecake
Crafted from a century-old recipe using Gippsland cottage cheese, this baked cheesecake delivers a creamy texture and authentic European taste. Perfect for those seeking a rich, unaltered dessert experience rooted in Polish heritage. Available for local pickup and mail order.
Chocolate Kooglhoupf
A yeast-based cake swirled with real melted chocolate, baked in round or slab form. Serves 1-16 or 30+ for events. Known for its addictive flavour and cult following among St Kilda locals. Available for both in-store and nationwide delivery.
Plum Cake
A light butter sponge topped with dark plums, offering a tart, guilt-free alternative to sweet cakes. Made using traditional Eastern European techniques, this simple yet indulgent dessert showcases our commitment to heritage recipes and natural ingredients.
Lemon Tart
A delicate, tangy lemon tart made with fresh eggs and cream following a classic French recipe. While only available locally due to its fragile texture, it has become a favourite among regular customers seeking a refined citrus dessert.
Poppy Seed Delight
A traditional European cake featuring sweetened poppy seeds in a moist batter. Celebrated for its unique texture and subtle nutty flavour, this health-conscious option has gained popularity for its distinctive taste and cultural authenticity.
Questions
What makes Monarch Cake Shop's cakes unique?
Our cakes use 100-year-old European recipes with premium natural ingredients, avoiding modern shortcuts like premixes to preserve authentic flavours.
Can I order Monarch cakes outside Melbourne?
Yes, we offer nationwide mail-order service for most cakes, including our famous Chocolate Kooglhoupf and Polish Baked Cheesecake.
Are Monarch's cakes suitable for special dietary needs?
While we don't offer gluten-free or vegan options, our Plum Cake provides a lower-butter alternative for health-conscious customers.
What is the Chocolate Kooglhoupf?
A traditional yeast-based cake swirled with real chocolate, baked in round or slab form. It's a St Kilda cult favourite since the 1920s.
Do you cater for large events?
Yes, our Chocolate Kooglhoupf slabs can serve 30+ guests, and we offer custom orders for special occasions.
Reviews (4)
Leenathelawyer
Jan 14, 2022
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Best poppy seed cake and gugelhupf Ive ever had. The poppy seed cake reminds me of how my late grandma used to make it, so its incredibly special to me. Please, never change Monarch.
David Lin
Dec 11, 2021
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A Melbourne institution started in the Great depression era. The claim to fame is it's 100 year old Polish Cheesecake recipe. Although I must say, they have changed the recipe slightly from back 20yrs ago. It's no longer taste that cheesy because the clever use of lemons to musk it, and perhaps less sugary. They still do sell this cake by the weight it seems. You are definitely getting what you paid for!
Jane Tilling
Nov 07, 2021
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Wow just shared the Polish cheesecake with my colleagues was so beautiful! We have also had the Kooglhphf and that was amazing! A big shout out to Peter Barbuto who is the pastry chef there - what a mighty good job you do to make others happy!! thank you so much!
Ozzy Kunnu
Aug 23, 2021
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These legends probably do the best Gugelhupf. Second close will be the Polish cheesecake, and almost 3 out of 5 times it turns out to be consistent.
But, other than that, we found other desserts / cakes too sweet for our palate.
But, other than that, we found other desserts / cakes too sweet for our palate.
