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    <entry>
      <title>unused cakes</title>
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      <id>tag:,2025:/1.76</id>
      <published>2025-12-30T17:54:00Z</published>
      <updated>2025-12-30T17:54:30Z</updated>
      <author>
            <name>ABC Admin</name>
            <email>debra@drwdesign.com</email>
            
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        <p>
<!--<h2>The Shenandoah</h2>--><br />
<!--Our seasonal cake for Fall features a layer of caramel mousse with a pear compote and a top layer of mousse made with Catoctin Creek Pear Brandy.  Available only in 8” size only. Nut free.->
<!--<h2>Raspberry Wonder</h2>--><br />
<!--A perennial favorite, the Raspberry Wonder is back for summer. We start with vanilla sponge cake, top it with a subtle white chocolate mousse, a layer of raspberry mousse, and cover the top with fresh berries. It looks almost too pretty to eat, but don’t let that stop you! Nut free. <strong>Available in 8" size only</strong>.--><br />
<!--</p><h2>Cherry Blossom</h2><p>—-></p><p><!—-You know spring is here when you see the Cherry Blossom at the bakery! It starts with vanilla cake, then a layer of cherry mousse, then a cherry coulis, an almond brittle, almond mousse, and finally finished with a cherry glaze on the top. Available in 8" size only, but we do make an individual size.—-></p> {extended}
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    </entry>    <entry>
      <title>Thanks</title>
      <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://albemarlebakingco.com/site/thanks" />
      <id>tag:,2009:/1.26</id>
      <published>2009-06-11T22:07:37Z</published>
      <updated>2009-06-11T15:08:38Z</updated>
      <author>
            <name>ABC Admin</name>
            <email>debra@drwdesign.com</email>
            
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        <p>Thanks for ordering from Albemarle Baking Company. Your granola will be on its way as soon as we can make it, pack it, and get it to the post office!</p> {extended}
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    </entry>    <entry>
      <title>Order Online</title>
      <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://albemarlebakingco.com/site/our_granola" />
      <id>tag:,2009:/1.23</id>
      <published>2009-06-01T23:07:00Z</published>
      <updated>2026-02-25T16:43:12Z</updated>
      <author>
            <name>ABC Admin</name>
            <email>debra@drwdesign.com</email>
            
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        <p>You can now order online. Your order will be ready when you come over or we can deliver curbside to your vehicle.</p>

<p>We are OPEN, Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm. </p>

<p><a href="https://albemarle-baking-co.square.site">Order Online</a></p>

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<p><img src="/images/abc-giftcard.jpg" alt="ABC Gift Card" style="float: right;margin: 0 0 1em 0;padding: 0; width: 37%;" /></p><h1>ABC Gift Cards</h1>
<p>Always appreciated. Give some yummy to someone special for an occasion, or just because.</p>

<p>Now digital! <a href="https://app.squareup.com/gift/MLC9YRR26KM9S/order">Order online</a> and we&#8217;ll email it to your recipient. </p>

<p>Want an actual card? Call us at 434-293-6456 or come over and we&#8217;ll take care of it.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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    </entry>    <entry>
      <title>Wholesale Accounts</title>
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      <id>tag:,2009:/1.22</id>
      <published>2009-05-30T01:25:34Z</published>
      <updated>2009-05-29T18:31:35Z</updated>
      <author>
            <name>ABC Admin</name>
            <email>debra@drwdesign.com</email>
            
      </author>

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        <p>1. To begin your account we need:</p>

<p>* Tax ID number<br />
* Billing &amp; Shipping Address (if different)<br />
* Two phone numbers and two contact people<br />
* <a href="/images/uploads/creditapp.pdf">Your credit application</a> (PDF)</p>

<p>2. We make deliveries for a minimum purchase order of $20. We have a slightly restricted delivery schedule so we will deliver when we can within that schedule.&nbsp; You are welcome to pick up your order as early as 7am.</p>

<p>3. We ask for standing orders so that our production staff knows what to make on a daily basis.</p>

<p>4. New orders or changes to standing orders must be made by 12pm two days prior.&nbsp; We will do the best we can to supplement your order.&nbsp; Our breads require a long fermentation process, so the more notice we have for additions and cancellations the more likely we will be able to accommodate you.&nbsp; </p>

<p>5. New accounts are COD for the first month and then we can include you in our billing cycle.&nbsp; Statements are mailed the 1st of the month and payment MUST be received by the 15th.&nbsp; Failure to make prompt payment will result in your account returning to COD status.</p>

<p>Thanks for supporting our business and buying locally.</p>

<p>Albemarle Baking Company<br />
418 West Main Street<br />
Charlottesville, VA 22903<br />
Gerald Newman, owner<br />
(434) 293-6456</p> {extended}
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    </entry>    <entry>
      <title>Pastry</title>
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      <id>tag:,2009:/1.21</id>
      <published>2009-05-19T00:11:00Z</published>
      <updated>2025-05-27T05:00:45Z</updated>
      <author>
            <name>ABC Admin</name>
            <email>debra@drwdesign.com</email>
            
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        <h2>Morning Pastry</h2>

<p>We make a variety of lovely morning pastries. Listed below is what we usually have, but there are always special seasonal items and things we just feel like making on a particular day. </p>

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<p><strong>Croissants:</strong></p>

<p>Plain<br />
Almond<br />
Chocolate<br />
Chocolate-Almond<br />
Veggie, Egg (and Bacon)</p>

<p><strong>Muffins:</strong></p>

<p>Blueberry<br />
Pumpkin<br />
Pumpkin Cream Cheese<br />
Bran-Raisin</p>
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<p><strong>Scones:</strong></p>

<p>Currant | Blueberry Lemon | Oatmeal Fruit: Daily<br />
Lemon Poppy : Thursday<br />
Cranberry : Tuesday<br />
Chocolate Chip : Wednesday<br />
Ginger : Monday and Friday<br />
Fig Anise: Saturday<br />
Maple Date Hazelnut : Saturday</p>

<p><strong>Plus:</strong></p>

<p>Apricot Danish<br />
Cheese Danish<br />
Sticky Buns (nuts and no nuts)<br />
Cinnamon Buns<br />
Morning Buns<br />
Harvest Basket (crunchy, buttery, fruit, nuts)<br />
Quiche<br />
Seasonal Fruit Brioche</p>
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<h2 style="clear:left">Afternoon Snackery</h2>

<p>Come on over for an afternoon pick-me-up, a little treat for a special someone (even if it&#8217;s YOU), or some yummy-ness to take back to work.</p>

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<p><strong>Cookies:</strong></p>

<p>Chocolate Chip<br />
Oatmeal Raisin<br />
Black Cadillac (chocolate with chocolate chunks)<br />
Raspberry Shortbread<br />
Almond Shortbread<br />
Snickerdoodle<br />
Ginger Molasses<br />
Lemon</p>
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<p><strong>Also:</strong></p>

<p>Veggie/Egg Croissant<br />
Bacon/Egg/Cheese Croissant<br />
Ham/Gruyere Croissant<br />
Rosemary/Sea Salt Focaccia<br />
Veggie/Cheese Focaccia<br />
Quiche<br />
Granola</p>
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<h2 style="clear:left">Fine Pastry</h2>

<p>We offer an elegant selection of single-serving fine pastry. A few extra-special items not listed here are usually in the case as well.&nbsp; We use fresh, seasonal ingredients. Come taste how good those are!</p>

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<p><strong>Tarts:</strong></p>

<p>Pear<br />
Key lime<br />
Lemon curd<br />
Chocolate Ganache<br />
Alexander (apricot, almond cake, pastry cream)<br />
Seasonal tart(Mixed Berry, Apple Cranberry, Cherry Linzer, Blackberry Pistachio)</p>

<p><br />
<strong>Miniature Cakes:</strong></p>

<p>Chocolate praline crunch dome<br />
Seasonal cheesecake</p>

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<p><strong>More:</strong></p>

<p>French macaron <br />
Chocolate eclair<br />
Cream puff<br />
Coconut macaroon (dipped in a little bit o&#8217;chocolate - gluten-free!)<br />
Brownie (gluten free)<br />
Pecan bars<br />
Seasonal individual pie</p>
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    </entry>    <entry>
      <title>Lately&#8230;.</title>
      <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://albemarlebakingco.com/site/lately" />
      <id>tag:,2009:/1.20</id>
      <published>2009-05-18T19:30:34Z</published>
      <updated>2012-10-09T10:31:35Z</updated>
      <author>
            <name>ABC Admin</name>
            <email>debra@drwdesign.com</email>
            
      </author>

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        <p>h2. In The Pastry Room</p>

<p>We have all sorts of new goodies coming from the pastry room for fall!</p>

<p>Come in for local plum pies, cranberry and apple crumb tarts or mini maple cheesecakes.</p>

<p>We also have mini tiramisu and mini versions of our Shenandoah cake.</p>

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    </entry>    <entry>
      <title>About Albemarle Baking Company</title>
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      <id>tag:,2009:/1.19</id>
      <published>2009-05-18T02:54:00Z</published>
      <updated>2026-02-18T15:42:45Z</updated>
      <author>
            <name>ABC Admin</name>
            <email>debra@drwdesign.com</email>
            
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        <p>Albemarle Baking Company was founded in 1995 by Gerry Newman and Millie Carson. Originally on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, the bakery soon outgrew that location, and in the spring of 2001 was the first business to open in the now thriving Main Street Market.</p>

<p>Gerry began his training as an apprentice to a Swiss Master Baker before going on to become an Executive Pastry Chef; eventually opening ABC and competing in the National Bread and Pastry Championship, where he won best bread, best viennoiserie, best entremet, and 3rd overall.</p>

<p>From the beginning, ABC&#8217;s goal has been to approach baking seriously and joyously, allowing us to produce the best bread and pastries possible for our customers. What started as a three-person operation has grown into a team of over 30 dedicated bakery staff committed to maintaining this standard.</p>

<p>In 2025, Gerry chose to step back in his role, and the bakery transitioned to new ownership. ABC continues to be locally owned, operating with the same bakers, pastry chefs, atmosphere, and high quality you&#8217;ve come to know and love.</p>

<p>We handcraft our award-winning breads, cakes, and pastries in our bakery using only the finest ingredients. We are the bakery of choice for many  of the finest dining establishments and caterers in Charlottesville, and our products are found in several specialty food shops in the area.  We are honored to have our products be a part of your gatherings, as that is where community begins!</p>

<p>Photo: Sarah Cramer for <a href="http://www.beyondtheflavor.com/">Beyond the Flavor</a>.</p>

<p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.jenfariello.com/">Jen Fariello</a> for a lot of the nice photography on this site.</p> {extended}
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    </entry>    <entry>
      <title>Cakes</title>
      <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://albemarlebakingco.com/site/cakes" />
      <id>tag:,2009:/1.13</id>
      <published>2009-05-17T02:45:00Z</published>
      <updated>2026-03-18T11:15:17Z</updated>
      <author>
            <name>ABC Admin</name>
            <email>debra@drwdesign.com</email>
            
      </author>

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        <p>All of our cakes are made from scratch on the premises. We use the highest quality ingredients. You can taste the difference!</p>

<p>All of our cakes are available in an eight-inch size that easily serves 8-10, as well as other sizes. </p>

<p>6&#8221; serves 4-6. <br />
8&#8221; serves 8-10.<br />
10&#8221; serves 12-16.<br />
12&#8221; serves 20-24.</p>

<p>Ask us about quarter, half and full sheet cakes.</p>

<h2>Princess Cake</h2>

<p>Our version of this traditional Swedish dessert features vanilla sponge cake layered with bavarian cream and covered with a thin sheet of marzipan.&nbsp; Available in many different sizes, including sheets.</p>

<h2>Chocolate Torte</h2>

<p>Rich dark chocolate ganache (a mixture of chocolate and cream) stuffed between layers of chocolate cake.&nbsp; Covered with chocolate buttercream, it looks like a traditional birthday cake.</p>

<h2>Chocolate Praline Crunch Cake</h2>

<p>Glazed in chocolate, this cake has a thick layer of dark chocolate (73% cocoa) mousse over a base of chocolate sponge cake and a crunchy layer of praline.&nbsp; </p>

<h2>The Albemarle</h2>

<p>Chocolate cake on the bottom, then THREE mousse layers—dark chocolate, white chocolate and milk chocolate. Covered with a milk chocolate glaze. Nut free.</p>

<h2>Carrot Cake</h2>

<p>Our carrot cake is made as it should be, with real carrots and spices. A thick cream-cheese icing between and around finishes it. It’s not too sweet. It’s just really, really good.&nbsp; Nut free!</p>

<h2>Cherry Blossom</h2>
<p>Spring is upon us when you see the Cherry Blossom at the bakery! A layer of vanilla cake comes a layer of cherry mousse, then a cherry coulis, almond brittle, almond mousse, topped with a gorgeous cherry glaze. Only available in 8&#8221;</p>

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    </entry>    <entry>
      <title>Our Breads</title>
      <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://albemarlebakingco.com/site/our_breads" />
      <id>tag:,2009:/1.12</id>
      <published>2009-05-17T00:40:00Z</published>
      <updated>2025-11-03T12:43:49Z</updated>
      <author>
            <name>ABC Admin</name>
            <email>debra@drwdesign.com</email>
            
      </author>

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        <p>The breads at Albemarle Baking Company are hearth-baked with patience and care from the finest ingredients. These loaves obtain their flavor from a long, slow fermentation. All of the breads marked with a <img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /> are fat free. The remaining breads are low fat with the exception of Brioche and Challah. All our breads are made with 100% organic flour.</p>

<h2>Daily:</h2>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Baguette</strong>: The strong crust of this 12-ounce loaf conceals a golden thick crumb. It is the perfect beginning for a myriad of meals, or can be torn and eaten on its own. </p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Baton</strong>: A smaller (8 ounce) version of our traditional baguette.</p>

<p><strong>Ciabatta</strong>: This light and porous bread features a chewy interior enclosed in a slightly crunchy crust that is veiled in flour. Great for dipping in olive oil We suggest slicing at home. </p>

<p><strong>Focaccia</strong>: An Italian flatbread baked with a choice of sweet or savory toppings. Special order half and full sheets for the best sandwiches. </p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Pain de Campagne</strong>: This traditional and popular loaf is leavened with a combination of fermentation and commercial yeast. This French country loaf is similar to a baguette. </p>

<h2>Monday</h2>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Wheat Levain</strong> : This country loaf is high and round with an airy crumb and a thick chewy crust. It is naturally leavened with a starter derived from Barboursville Vineyard grapes. The Wheat Levain is made with whole wheat flour.</p>

<p><strong>Pear Buckwheat:</strong> This loaf contains pears macerated in red wine, walnuts, buckwheat flour and bread flour. It&#8217;s surprisingly versatile, making a great sandwich bread (Especially for chicken salad! Yum!), delicious toast with jam or honey, and the perfect match for a cheese and fruit plate.</p>

<p><strong>Sunflower Wheat:</strong> A Charlottesville classic, this loaf contains organic wheat, sunflower seeds and honey. A GREAT sandwich bread!</p>

<h2>Tuesday</h2>

<p><strong>Apple Cinnamon Cranberry</strong>: Made with a buttery dough and packed with fruit, this is lovely for breakfast and delicious toasted.</p>

<p><strong>Jewish Rye</strong>: An authentic deli rye, complete with caraway seeds and a chewy crust.</p>

<p><strong>Oatmeal Crunch</strong>: A sourdough-based bread, made with bread, wheat and rye flours. Flax, sesame and sunflower seeds along with premium oats are baked in a sandwich loaf.</p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Pain au Levain</strong>: This country loaf is high and round with an airy crumb and a thick chewy crust. It is naturally leavened with a starter derived from Barboursville Vineyard grapes. It is available with or without walnuts. </p>

<p><strong>Pain de Mie</strong>: This long square loaf is the ultimate soft-crust sandwich bread. Milk and butter make it super-moist. Kids love it! We often make it in a smaller loaf, too.</p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Virginia Country Bread</strong>: Made from organic wheat grown in Virginia, the loaf is 80% whole wheat and 20% bread flour.</p>

<h2>Wednesday</h2>

<p><strong>Raisin Pecan</strong>: A variation on our pain au levain with an addition of toasted pecans and plump raisins. It is available in a loaf as well as baton. </p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Sourdough Rye</strong>: A classic European-style robust rye bread with a tangy flavor.&nbsp; </p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Whole Wheat Sandwich</strong>: A hearty bread made with whole wheat flour, cracked wheat, whole wheat berries, poppy seeds, and sunflower seeds. The addition of a small amount of honey, butter, and milk make this a soft crusted bread perfect for sandwiches or toast.</p>

<!--<strong>Pizza Bianca</strong>: A long, flat loaf made with olive oil, sea salt and thyme, this is perfect as a pizza crust!-->

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Wheat Levain</strong> : This country loaf is high and round with an airy crumb and a thick chewy crust. It is naturally leavened with a starter derived from Barboursville Vineyard grapes. The Wheat Levain is made with whole wheat flour.</p>

<h2>Thursday</h2>

<p><strong>Apple Cinnamon Cranberry</strong>: Made with a buttery dough and packed with fruit, this is lovely for breakfast and delicious toasted.</p>

<p><strong>Oatmeal Crunch</strong>: A sourdough-based bread, made with bread, wheat and rye flours. Flax, sesame and sunflower seeds along with premium oats are baked in a sandwich loaf.</p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Pain au Levain</strong>: This country loaf is high and round with an airy crumb and a thick chewy crust. It is naturally leavened with a starter derived from Barboursville Vineyard grapes. It is available with or without walnuts. </p>

<p><strong>Pain de Mie</strong>: This long square loaf is the ultimate soft-crust sandwich bread. Milk and butter make it super-moist. Kids love it! We often make it in a smaller loaf, too.</p>

<p><strong>Yeasted Corn Bread</strong>: A popular bread made with coarse yellow corn meal, whole kernel corn, parmesan cheese, and Chipotle peppers. Use it to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever!</p>

<p><strong>Finnish Rye</strong>: The newest addition to our lineup, this loaf has a little molasses for a sweet finish. Try it, you&#8217;ll like it!</p>

<h2>Friday</h2>

<p><strong>Challah</strong>: This traditional braided egg bread is available every Friday with or without poppy seeds. Call ahead to order these beautiful loaves for weddings or other special occasions.</p>

<p><strong>Olive and Thyme</strong>: This aromatic loaf is made with our Cabernet Sauvignon sourdough starter, Kalamata olives and freshly chopped thyme. Beware, some loafs may contain pits! </p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Multi-Grain</strong>: This one and a half pound loaf is packed full of cracked wheat, cut oats, barley grits, buckwheat grits, wheat bran, corn grits, millet and flax seed.</p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Virginia Country Bread</strong>: Made from organic wheat grown in Virginia, the loaf is 80% whole wheat and 20% bread flour.</p>

<h2>Saturday</h2>

<p><strong>Apple Cider Bread</strong>: Made with diced local apples and cider, this loaf is not too sweet and is a surprisingly good sandwich bread. </p>

<p><strong>Brioche</strong>: This rich egg and butter bread is glazed to produce a shiny crust that makes it as beautiful as it is tasty. Makes the best French Toast! </p>

<p><strong>Miche</strong>: This thick-crusted, rustic sourdough loaf is sold as either a large round or in quarters. </p>

<p><img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Wheat Levain</strong>: This country loaf is high and round with an airy crumb and a thick chewy crust. It is naturally leavened with a starter derived from Barboursville Vineyard grapes. The Wheat Levain is made with whole wheat flour.</p>

<p><strong>Vollkornbrot</strong>: A classic German whole rye bread.</p>

<p><!--<strong>Oatmeal Date</strong>: This loaf is made with diced dates, and their sweetness is balanced by the earthiness of the whole oats. The outside tends to be dark due to caramelization of sugar in the dates, adding to the overall flavor of the bread. --><br />
<!--<strong>Potato Rosemary </strong>: This light and porous bread is made from potatoes, extra virgin olive oil and fresh rosemary. The chewy interior is enclosed in a slightly crunchy crust that is veiled in flour.--></p>

<!--<h2>Sunday</h2>-->

<!--<img src="/images/heart.gif" alt="heart" /><strong>Pain de Campagne</strong>: This traditional and popular loaf is leavened with a combination of fermentation and commercial yeast. This French country loaf is similar to a baguette.-->

<!--<strong>Oatmeal Crunch</strong>: A sourdough-based bread, made with bread, wheat and rye flours. Flax, sesame and sunflower seeds along with premium oats are baked in a sandwich loaf.--> {extended}
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