Chocolate Decadence Cake

While looking for a place to get a special treat with my gluten intolerant, nut allergic daughter we discovered  The Danish Pastry House with terrific results!  Located in Medford (also in Watertown) we were delighted with the European feel and lively environment.  From the hustle and bustle of  Tufts University students to the gathering of life-long residents, it was nice to see them sharing space as they appeared to be catching up over steaming cups of coffee and tea.  Oh yes, they also had some scrumptuous looking food on their plates too!  The tempting foods are artistically displayed behind large glass cases.  When I asked about gluten-free items the cashier readily pulled out a list.  The Hazelnut Nougat Balls, Almond Kranzel and single layer Florentine were all gluten-free but contained nuts.  We wisely chose the gluten-free, nut-free Chocolate Decadence Cake (contains eggs and butter) for it was absolutely perfect. Described as fudgey and indulgent with a hint of raspberry, it was so rich it had to be shared! 

After contacting  co-owner Kathleen, I learned that the coconut macaroons and truffles are also gluten-free and that, potentially, more gluten-free items will debut this winter.  I hope so!  In regards to cross-contamination she is very concious to maintain excellent standards.  All products are baked in the Watertown location and although the bakery is not exclusively gluten-free, precautions are taken to decrease contamination risk such as washing all pans and wrapping items before transport as they share the same vehicle as the gluten containing items. 

  Not only is it a bakery but also a cafe where various salads are available for lunch including the tuna and chicken salad.  On Sundays brunch is served from 9am-1pm with fruit, yogurt, scrambled eggs, cranberry nut granola and bacon as gluten-free options.