Our Signature: The Frankenstein Cake
Don't let the name scare you. The Frankenstein is my messy, layered masterpiece: chewy cookie dough, creamy cheesecake, salted caramel, and a boozy Old Monk ganache. It is the dessert that built Salt.
Meet my little monster, the Frankenstein. I'm explaining the story behind our oldest and most popular cake, made from bits and pieces of delicious stuff we had in the kitchen. If you haven't tried it, you really need to.
A satisfying slice pull of the one and only Frankenstein cake. Look at those layers: cookie dough, cheesecake, caramel, and that glossy Old Monk ganache. It’s a crowd favorite for a reason.
A little reminder for when you're making New Year's resolutions. This Bebe Frank was there for you through the bad times, not your green juice. Just saying.
People ask why I work so much. It's because I get to create things like this. Pouring the final layer of rich, dark ganache on our signature Bebe Frank is a moment I fall in love with again and again.
A close-up of the Bebe Frank, our new single-serve version of the classic. You can see the distinct layers of cookie base, creamy cheesecake, and caramel, all waiting to be topped with our signature ganache.
A visual breakdown of what's inside the Frankenstein. This slice shot shows every delicious component that makes this cake so unique and beloved.
It all starts with the base. This is our chocolate chip cookie dough, rich and ready to form the foundation of the Frankenstein cake.
Next comes the smooth, creamy cheesecake batter. We pour this right over the cookie dough base before baking it to perfection.
A close-up of our house-made liquid gold: the caramel. This layer adds a sweet, buttery richness that perfectly complements the cheesecake.
The final touch is our secret weapon: a ganache made with rich dark chocolate and a generous splash of Old Monk rum. It adds that boozy, complex finish.
About Our Signature: The Frank
I don’t aim for perfect, Instagram-pretty slices because that ruins the texture. The cookie dough base stays chunky, the cheesecake is dense, and the Old Monk ganache is generous. When you order, keep in mind this is not a light snack; it is a full-blown indulgence that hits hard.
The Frankenstein, or Frank as we call him in the kitchen, started out as a way to use up bits and pieces of leftover ingredients back in 2015. It turned into our most popular creation because it refuses to be polite.
We start with a thick, chewy chocolate chip cookie dough base. On top of that, we pour a rich cheesecake layer, followed by house-made salted caramel. We finish it off with a dark chocolate ganache infused with a decent splash of Old Monk rum. The sea salt is the final touch, because, well, it is in our name for a reason.
Over the years, Frank has evolved. We used to do it only in big slices, but now you can grab a 'Bebe Frank' if you want a single-serve portion for yourself. If you are ever in Bandra or Kala Ghoda, you can also find us stocking slices at Bokka Coffee.
Is it the healthiest thing on our menu? Absolutely not. But if you have had a long week or just need something that actually tastes like home, this is the one. We bake these in small batches, so if you are planning to order, send us a message early.
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