Cake-off: Fraise Chantilly over Bernard

After Monday's fast intervals in cold weather after long weekend runs, I had sinus problems and had to talk yesterday off. Actually, I probably should have taken Monday off, so I need to revise my schedule.

Today though, I was feeling better, so I finally called Toshi Yoroizuka and reserved a Bernard and then went to Isetan (specifically, Noix de Beurre) where I could successfully get their Fraise Chantilly (though they currently also have custard and chocolate versions, so I had to be specific). There was light rain, but I was committed and it wasn't so cold, so I dressed warmly and did an easy 10 km/h jog to Tokyo Midtown, which is not much over 3 km away.

The cakes were as I remembered them, pretty much, and it was a tough choice. In this case, though the Bernard is still composed of things I like, such as chocolate and pistachio, I can only rate it excellent. Not that the Fraise Chantilly was exciting, but as previously, I rate it great for being the best cake of this type I know and I appreciated the clean fresh taste of just lots of cream, a little strawberry, and sponge cake it a sensible design.

Toshi Yoroizuka is still an excellent shop, and I'd like to get to their new Tokyo shop to eat in (not that I can't do that at Tokyo Midtown, just my café dining timing has not matched up and I'd like to see the new shop). And I don't mind having to blog a third cake from Noix de Beurre soon, which is conveniently located.