Slattery in Whitefield launches new ‘chocolate bar’ fusion gateaux

Slattery’s original fusion gateaux combined four different delicious sections – chocolate and Baileys mousse sponge, orange mousse with orange sponge, Tia Maria‑soaked sponge with coffee mousse and strawberry mousse with sponge.

Each section was designed to serve several people who may want something different, making it a popular choice for sharing.

Following its success, the bakery later introduced a summer fruit version, further cementing the product’s popularity.

The new release has been developed after the increasing demand for the firm’s ‘Ultimate Brownies’.

Confectioner Jeanette, part of the Slattery team, wanted to offer something lighter than a brownie but “still indulgent” and adapted the flavours into a lighter, mousse‑based dessert.

The new Chocolate Bar Fusion Gateaux includes four distinct flavours – Biscoff, chocolate mint, chocolate orange and Bueno – and is freshly made to order.

The new fusion gateaux launched this month (Image: supplied)

Jo Naven at Slattery said: “We’ve been making fusion gateaux for over 20 years now.

“The original idea was always about having one cake that suited everyone. Our original fusion gateaux have four different sections: Chocolate and Baileys mousse sponge, orange mousse with orange sponge, Tia Maria-soaked sponge with coffee mousse, and strawberry mousse with sponge.

“Each section is cut into three slices, so it’s always been a really popular sharing dessert. Because that idea worked so well, we later did a summer fruits version too, which proved people really like the choice and variety in one gateaux.

“More recently, we’ve seen just how popular our Ultimate Brownies have become, especially the different chocolate bar and Biscoff flavours.

“One of our talented confectioners  Jeanette, wanted to take those flavours and turn them into a proper dessert version – something lighter than a brownie, made with fresh cream mousse, but still indulgent.

“That’s where the Chocolate Bar Fusion Gateaux came from. It’s designed as a sharing dessert, with four different flavours Biscoff, chocolate mint, chocolate orange and Bueno, so everyone can choose what they like.

“It’s ideal for families or for when you’ve got guests round, and it follows the same idea we’ve always had with fusion gateaux – one dessert, lots of choice.”

The Chocolate Bar Fusion Gateaux costs £44 and orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.

Founded in 1967, Slattery has grown from a traditional craft bakery into one of Greater Manchester’s best-known patisseries, operating its shop, chocolatier and tearoom on Bury New Road.