12 Jun 2026

Artisanal Coca de Sant Joan: How we make it at Baixas

At Baixas, we have been making the coca de Sant Joan for over a century with the same philosophy: brioche dough worked for hours, carefully selected ingredients, and the care of those who know that this treat is not just a dessert — it is the beginning of the most magical night of the year.

Every 23rd of June, thousands of Barcelona families celebrate the night of Sant Joan around a table with a coca at the centre. This year, alongside our classics, we have added two new varieties that are already winning hearts: the cream coca and the chocolate coca. Here’s how we make them and how to find yours.

The artisan process: how we make the Coca de Sant Joan at Baixas

Our coca de Sant Joan begins with the brioche sourdough. The slow fermentation — between 12 and 18 hours — is what gives it that fluffy, slightly layered texture that sets it apart from any industrial coca. There are no shortcuts: time is the ingredient that costs the most.

Once the dough has fermented, the Baixas team shapes each coca by hand. The fillings are prepared in the bakery using the same recipe we have been perfecting for decades: the pastry cream is cooked in full view, the cream is whipped on the spot, and the chocolate is worked to achieve just the right balance between intensity and smoothness.

The result is a coca that smells like a traditional bakery, not a factory.

Our Coca de Sant Joan 2026: find yours

Whether brioche or puff pastry, sweet or savoury, with fruit or without: at Baixas we have the coca de Sant Joan that suits every table.

Brioche and cream coca: The most anticipated addition. Perfectly made brioche dough, generously topped with cream whipped in our bakery. No additives, no stabilisers: just brioche, cream and a touch of icing sugar to finish. Ideal for those looking for an elegant, fresh and light coca.

Brioche and chocolate coca: For those who feel the night of Sant Joan is only complete with chocolate. Our chocolate coca combines fluffy brioche with a cocoa topping that balances sweetness without being cloying. A safe bet for chocolate lovers and for the youngest at the table.

Brioche and pastry cream coca: Our most iconic coca. The Baixas bakery pastry cream — made with quality eggs and natural vanilla — on a brioche base that has followed the same artisan process since we first opened. If you are looking for the traditional coca de Sant Joan, this is your choice.

Brioche and fruit coca: Candied fruits, colourful and cheerful, on Baixas brioche. The most eye-catching coca of the celebration. Perfect for large tables where different tastes come together: everyone recognises in it the timeless coca de Sant Joan.

For those who prefer the lightness of puff pastry over the fluffiness of brioche. The angel hair variety has that unmistakable sweet and fragrant touch; the filled cream one, for those who love filling in every bite.

When and how to order your coca de Sant Joan in Barcelona?

The coca de Sant Joan is the most in-demand product of the year at Baixas, and the night of 23rd June is unforgiving for those who miss out. That is why we recommend placing your order at least 48 hours in advance.

You can collect it at our pastry shops or have it delivered to your home within the Barcelona metropolitan area: l’Hospitalet, Badalona, Sant Cugat, Cornellà, Sant Boi and more municipalities.

Not sure what size you need?

  • Small  →  4 servings

  • Medium  →  6 servings

  • Large   →  8 servings

→ See all coca de Sant Joan varieties

The night of Sant Joan: the sweetest celebration of the year

The night of 23rd June is unlike any other in Barcelona. Fireworks, bonfires on the beach, families gathered on terraces — and at the centre of every table, a coca.

At Baixas we understand the coca de Sant Joan for what it is: the treat of a night like no other. Every year we make it as if it were the first time, with the same rigour and care we have put into it since 1852.

Have you decided which coca is yours this year? Discover all the varieties and place your order online at Baixas.