407 MAIN ST / POB 22, ROSENDALE, NY 12472-0022 ~~ TEL: 845.658.3355
Artisan Baked Goods plus Vegan, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free & Organic Treats.
The Alternative Baker ~~ Where Taste is Everything.
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Traditional Artisan Baked Goods

Breakfast | Breads | Sandwiches | Soups | Treats | Cookies | Desserts

all prices are subject to change

BREAKFAST ITEMS
BUTTERMILK SCONES 1.25
DAILY MUFFINS 1.00
STICKY BUNS 1.80
CINNAMON STREUSEL BUNS 1.25
CINNAMON STREUSEL TRAY 4.00
DAILY DANISH BUN 1.25
DAILY DANISH TRAY 4.00
BREADS
PEASANT BREAD
(W/ OR W/O SESAME SEEDS)
BOULE 3.00
BAGUETTE 3.00
HERB-GARLIC
Rosemany-olive, sweet red pepper scallion
4.00
MINI-BAGUETTES 1.00
ROLLS .55
CHALLAH (FRIDAYS ONLY) 3.75
CHALLAH ROLLS .60
MOLASSES WHOLE WHEAT
(SPECIAL ORDER)
2.75
PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD
(SPECIAL ORDER)
4.00
FOCACCIA
(with garlic & sesame seeds)
Works, Classic, Mediterranean,
Margherita, Provencale
MINI - (Margherita & Mediterranean only) 1.75
ROUNDS 4.75
HALF-SHEET 22.00
GINGER-SNAP (DF) 4-pack 1.00
SANDWICHES
PEASANT ROLL 3.00
MINI-BAGUETTE 3.50
MINI-FOCACCIA 4.50
PEASANT BAGUETTE 9.00
HERB-GARLIC BREAD 9.50
CHOICE OF ONE:
FRESH GOAT CHEESE
EXTRA-SHARP CHEDDAR
SWISS CHEESE
PLAIN TUNAFISH
ADD ANY AND/OR ALL:

BUTTER
EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
MAYONNAISE
DIJON MUSTARD
BASIL PASTE (VEGAN)
OLIVE PASTE (VEGAN)
SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD
PLAIN CREAM CHEESE
ROASTED SWEET RED PEPPERS
BABY GREENS
SLICED RED ONIONS
 
SOUPS/SALADS
COLD MONTHS
DAILY VEGETARIAN SOUPS 2.55
E.G. BEANIE LEEKIE, CARROT LENTIL,
ROASTED SQUASH BARLEY
 
WARM MONTHS
GRAIN SALADS, BEAN SALADS,
RICE NOODLE SALADS,
GREEN SALADS/FRUIT SALADS,
PANZANELLA, PLUS OTHERS
 
ANYTIME TREATS
BROWNIE FUDGE CAKE 1.75
CHOCOLATE ALMOND MADELEINES .95
LIGHT-AS-AIR LEMON CAKES 4.00
LIGHT-AS-AIR LEMON BITES .75
LEMON-POPPYSEED CAKE 5.00
LEMON-POPPYSEED BITES 1.00
LEMON-POPPYSEED BUNDT CAKE SM. 10.00
LEMON-POPPYSEED BUNDT CAKE LG. 15.00
VANILLA POUND CAKES 3.75
VANILLA POUND SLICES 1.00
SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKES 3.50
SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKES LG. 6.75
BATONS D’AMOUR .75
COOKIES
CHOCOLATE CRUNCH .95
OATMEAL-RAISIN .95
BREMEN ALMOND 6-PACK 1.00
DESSERTS
LEMON CUSTARD TARTE
crisp pastry shell with creamy lemon filling
RUSTIC FRUIT TARTE
puff pastry, frangipane (almond cream),
sliced seasonal fresh fruit baked in
FRANGIPANE TARTE
crisp pastry shell with frangipane filling and
sliced seasonal fruit baked in
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TORTE
dense extra-bittersweet Belgian chocolate
brownie-like cake covered with ganache
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TORTE
decadent ultra-rich bittersweet Belgian
chocolate cake covered with ganache
DEVILS FOOD CAKE
American-style chocolate layer cake
with ganache filling and icing
VANILLA-RASPBERRY POUND CAKE
buttery cake sandwiched with raspberry
jam iced with vanilla buttercream
LEMON MOUSSE CAKE
lightest sponge cake layered with lightest
lemon mousse iced with whipped cream
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE (SEASONAL)
puff pastry base with two layers of lightest
sponge cake filled with mascarpone cream,
fresh strawberries, iced with whipped cream
PEAR SHORTCAKE (SEASONAL)
puff pastry base with two layers of lightest
sponge cake filled with mascarpone cream,
fresh sliced pears, iced with whipped cream
PEACH SHORTCAKE (SEASONAL)
puff pastry base with two layers of lightest
sponge cake filled with mascarpone cream,
fresh peaches, iced with whipped cream
ALMOND-PEAR CAKE
light almond sponge cake filled with sliced
pears (in season), whipped cream and iced
with whipped cream
MOCHA-ALMOND TORTE
chewy almond cake layered, iced with coffee
buttercream & toasted almonds/coffee beans
CARROT CAKE
spiced carrot cake filled/iced with smooth,
silky cream cheese icing
HAZELNUT-GANACHE CAKE (GF/WF)
4 layers of a chewy hazelnut cake layered
with bittersweet Belgian chocolate ganache

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The Alternative Baker (lemoncakes.com) is a traditional storefront bakery located in the town of Rosendale, in the heart of the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. We specialize in lemon cakes (and lemon bundt cakes), which are widely renowned, as are all of our handmade traditional and alternative baked goods.
We also bake wedding cakes. Find us on: www.HudsonValleyWeddings.com