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Celebrate Christmas with Minimal's Exquisite Chocolate Collection

As the holiday season approaches, Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate - is set to enchant chocolate enthusiasts with a special collection of Christmas cakes. Starting November 12, 2025, at the Patisserie Minimal located in Soshigaya-Ohashi, guests can reserve their favorite festive treats, ensuring a delightful celebration with family and friends.

The Charming Christmas Cake Collection

Minimal offers four distinctive holiday cakes crafted using high-quality cacao. This collection features three unique chocolate cakes and a luxurious strawberry shortcake, each designed to delight palettes without compromising on the joy of family gatherings. With no alcohol included, these cakes are suitable for all ages, ensuring everyone can partake in the sweet festivities.

1. The Ultimate Chocolate Cake

Price: ¥5,500 (Tax included) | Size: 15cm (5 inch)
This cake elevates the experience of cacao to a new height, featuring seven layers that encapsulate its diverse flavors. With Tanzanian cocoa beans delivering a fruity chocolate mousse, sweet and tart cacao pulp jelly, and a white chocolate blancmange, this cake explores a medley of textures ranging from creamy to crisp. It is a dazzling representation of what premium chocolate can bring to your table, perfect for those who seek a gourmet indulgence during the festive season.

2. The Light Chocolate Shortcake

Price: ¥5,500 (Tax included) | Size: 15cm (5 inch)
This creation is a testament to Minimal's innovativeness, blending decadence with lightness. Made with rich chocolate from Madagascar and Peru, infused with cacao pulp into the genoise sponge, it brings a refreshing twist to the traditional shortcake. The cake displays Minimal’s logo, designed with chocolate shapes symbolizing the synergy between the customers, cacao farmers, and makers—a truly thoughtful design for a memorable occasion.

3. The Family-Friendly Yule Log

Price: ¥4,800 (Tax included)
Embrace the festive spirit with this bûche de Noël made from a creamy ganache monté that is rich yet fluffy, encased in soft chocolate sponge. Featuring Ghanaian cocoa for a sweet chocolate touch, along with caramel-flavored blonde chocolate to mimic the texture of bark, it is a playful dessert that appeals to kids and adults alike, complete with decorations that include cheerful Santa motifs.

4. The Elegant Strawberry Shortcake

Price: ¥5,500 (Tax included) | Size: 15cm (5 inch)
Utilizing premium strawberries from the Ibaraki Prefecture, this classic shortcake is further enhanced with a white chocolate ganache that adds luxurious depth to its sweetness. Complemented with a strawberry-infused syrup, this cake encapsulates a sophisticated taste, merging the freshness of fruit with the indulgence of chocolate seamlessly.

How to Reserve Your Holiday Treats

Reserve your festive cakes starting November 12, 2025, through this link or directly at the Soshigaya-Ohashi location. The cakes will be available for pickup from December 20 to December 25, ensuring you have the perfect treat for your holiday gatherings.

About Minimal - Crafting Chocolate with Care

Minimal prides itself on sourcing fine cacao beans directly from sustainable farms around the world, allowing master chocolatiers to create extraordinary chocolate selections. The philosophy embraces simplicity and quality, aiming to awaken the finest cacao aromas while combining innovative techniques with traditional craftsmanship. With accolades spanning over ten years and numerous awards, Minimal continues to set standards in the world of premium chocolate.

Minimal operates several venues, including:

• - Minimal Tomigaya Main Store – Tokyo, 151-0063
• - Minimal The Baking Yoyogi Uehara – Tokyo, 151-0063
• - Patisserie Minimal Soshigaya-Ohashi – Tokyo, 154-0001
• - Minimal The Specialty Azabudai Hills – Tokyo, 106-0041

For the full treat experience, visit their website or explore their exciting offerings on their social media channels to stay updated with news and promotions. Embrace this Christmas season with Minimal’s exquisite lineup of chocolate creations, and make it a holiday to remember!