Secluded in the forested hills near Lafayette, Oregon,The Trappist Monks of Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbeylive in a place of silence, natural beauty & prayer. For centuries, their monastic order has lived out the ideal of self sufficiency as maintained in the Rule of St. Benedict: “He is truly a monk who lives by the work of his own hands.” In order to realize this model of monastic living the Monks of Guadalupe Abbey have been perfecting their special cakes for nearly 30 years.These cakes are created from the finest ingredients including local farm fresh eggs, a generous amount of fruits and nuts, all mixed slowly and carefully in small batches to avoid bruising. The cakes are aged to a delicious perfection for a minimum of three months. The results are genuinely unique dark, heavy cakes which you will not find anywhere else.Order cakes for yourself, as holiday gifts for family & friends and a few to keep on hand for whenever guests arrive. They are nicely boxed & sealed and will continue to age deliciously for over a year.