All hail Singapore’s official KITKAT® cakes! Local cake boutique Bob The Baker Boy has launched a very exciting collaboration with the household favourite chocolate brand with a series of baked goodies made with KITKAT®, and they got everyone in the team salivating. We were all looking forward to the day of the delivery!

And the cakes totally lived up to our expectations. We know we can always trust Bob The Baker Boy. They are a stalwart in customized cakes and over-the-top birthday cakes, and they are also our family’s go-to bakery whenever we need a cake or two for occasions and celebrations.

Actually, we always tell ourselves we don’t need a reason to eat cakes. With this new collaboration with KITKAT®, this mentality is perfect because birthday or not, have a break, have a KITKAT® cake by Bob The Baker Boy!

Bob The Baker Boy’s collaboration with KITKAT® comprises an entire menu of sweet treats made with KITKAT® professional spread. The line-up is a delectable one that includes cakes, tarts, brownies and muffins – there will surely be something for everyone.

Mini Cake made with KITKAT® (S$59.90)

This is the star of the menu. A mini cake is a perfect idea since big parties aren’t allowed now, and the 6-inch cake means we can still indulge in the sweet treat even if it’s just a party for two! Made with Bob The Baker Boy’s signature 55% chocolate sponge, layered with KITKAT® spread, fresh Chantilly made with KITKAT® spread, and complete with KITKAT® bites all over the cake, this is a true treat for all KITKAT® lovers.

It may sound cloyingly sweet, but to begin with, Bob The Baker Boy’s cakes are made with less sugar, so the flavours are actually very palatable and the addition of the KITKAT® spread is really a lovely elevation.

Happiness Bake Box made with KITKAT® (S$28.90)

This little box of treats makes a cute gift! It is like a treasure box of goodies - Uji Matcha Passionfruit Tart, Chocolate Ganache Tart made with KITKAT® spread, Baked Cream Cheese Brownie made with Matcha KITKAT® fingers, Au Naturel Brownie topped with KITKAT® crumble and Moist KITKAT® Chocolate Muffins.

Yes, all for S$28.90! The Chocolate Ganache Tart was our favourite. With a buttery chocolate tart base, this sweet treat is made with KITKAT® wafer spread and filled with premium Chantilly cream, then topped with KITKAT® bites mix-ins. It is like an explosion of sweetness in your mouth first, then the wonderful bittersweet taste of the 55% chocolate will set in and the sweetness is balanced out.

All these KITKAT® keep well in the refrigerator for 2 days, but they are best enjoyed fresh on the day of delivery. This limited menu will be available exclusively on Bob The Baker Boy until mid-January 2022.

Bob The Baker Boy
369 Sembawang Rd, #01-03, Singapore 758382
Tel: +65 9499 4015
Website: https://bobthebakerboy.com

This post was brought to you by Bob The Baker Boy.

Pâtisserie CLÉ is opening a second outlet at Lucky Heights neighbourhood near Siglap and Bedok.

First established as an online pâtisserie in 2018 by local pastry chefs Germaine Li and Joy Chiam, Pâtisserie CLÉ (clé is French for ‘key’) specialises in French cakes, tarts, and bakes.

The local brand opened its first physical space in Paya Lebar Office and the second outlet will be located in Lucky Heights neighbourhood where fans can get a range of tarts and
entremets as well as a new selection of viennoiseries.

The star highlights are unique creations that pay homage to the Lucky Heights neighbourhood and they include The Lucky Clover—a twist on puff pastry swirls with generous sprinkles of fragrant spring onion, garlic and bacon—and the Truffle Ziggy, a savoury bite filled with truffle cream, wild mushrooms, arugula, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese, which is inspired by the iconic zig-zag stairway in the Lucky Heights neighbourhood.

Pâtisserie CLÉ is perhaps best known for its Tart Gift Box with a choice of eight tarts and you have to try the signature Orh Blanc Tart which is an interesting fusion of the French Mont Blanc dessert and the local orh nee flavour.

Do note that Pâtisserie CLÉ Paya Lebar will be closed momentarily for renovations. It will be re-opened in April with a refreshed look.

Pâtisserie CLÉ
79 Lucky Heights, Singapore 467627
Tel: +65 8127 3925
Wed – Sun: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Closed on Tue

If going through WWII means we get to live on sweet potatoes every day, so be it. Okay, not really. But, you get our point- we can’t get enough of this delicious root vegetable, which comes in all kinds of shapes and colours.

Not to mention, they’re actually really healthy as well. Brimming with fibre, antioxidants and Vitamin A, these superfoods are great for your body. But, we’re going to ditch the health talk for now because that’s not what we’re about today.

As their name suggests, sweet potatoes are basically a godsent vegetable for the sweet-toothed. They absolutely thrive in the realm of desserts. So, for all the ‘han tze’ lovers, we’ve rounded up 10 spots in Singapore that turn sweet potatoes into wondrous mouthwatering treats!

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BEAST & BUTTERFLIES – SWEET POTATO MONT BLANC

As their name suggests, this restaurant enthroned within M Social Singapore is founded upon the concept of oxymorons. Their interior is dressed in an eclectic outfit, replete with whimsical furnishings and embellishments.

Expect no less from their menu, which features East-meets-West fusion creations. Their Sweet Potato Mont Blanc is a case in point – a collision of Asian flavours with French intricacy. The dainty dessert encloses buttery sponge cake and coconut gelato seated atop a crumbly biscuit base.

90 Robertson Quay, M Social Singapore, Level 1
Singapore 238259
Tel: +65 6657 0018
Mon to Fri: 7am – 10am, 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10.30pm
Sat to Sun: 7am – 10.30am, 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

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CAFÉ & MEAL MUJI – SWEET PURPLE POTATO & CHESTNUT ROLL

If you’re going down to Muji to get some house supplies or stationery, why not swing by their in-house cafe? Café & Meal Muji dishes out an array of hot and cold deli, amongst other mains, small bites and desserts.

All eyes are on their Sweet Purple Potato & Chestnut Roll (S$7.90), one of their more popular pastries. This Swiss cake roll is clogged with smooth cream and soft chestnuts, then topped with ribbons of sweet potato paste.

68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura, MUJI Plaza, #01-10 to 17
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6264 5838
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

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CHÂTERAISÉ – SWEET POTATO & PUMPKIN SOUFFLÉ CHEESECAKE

Housing throngs of Japanese treats and cakes, Châteraisé makes sure that no one who enters leaves empty-handed.

Their Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Souffle Cheesecake is as wondrous as it sounds. An airy matrimony of candied pumpkin and fresh cream, the cake is blanketed in Naruto Kintoki sweet potato cream. Candied Naruto Kintoki sweet potato pieces and chocolate seal the deal.

2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #B4-45/46
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6509 0919
Daily: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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GUMA GUMA – SWEET POTATO

For those who appreciate sweet potato in its au naturel form, Guma Guma was made for you. This takeaway kiosk at the basement of VivoCity is run by a Korean ahjussi, Mr Hwang, and his wife, Eun Hee.

Their honey sweet potatoes are imported straight from Korea, and are endowed with natural sugars that slowly caramelise as they bake in the oven. Some say it’s just as good or even better than Don Don Don Ki’s famed sweet potatoes.

1 HarbourFront Walk, VivoCity, #B2-K12
Singapore 098585
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

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HVALA – SWEET POTATO CAKE

Whenever we’re feeling a little too wound up about life, Hvala is one of our go-to remedies. This charming teahouse is drenched in serenity and transports us straight to Japan with one sip of their hot brews.

Aside from their tea selection, they have an impressive line-up of desserts. One of them is the Sweet Potato Cake (S$7.80), which sees purple sweet potato-infused sponge cake layered with luscious cream jammed with yellow sweet potato cubes.

30 Victoria St, #01-04, CHIJMES
Singapore 187996
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

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JUNE BAKERY – SWEET POTATO MOCHI

One wouldn’t expect much of a crowd at The Plaza, a shady-looking centre a stone’s throw from Bugis — let alone in its basement. But that’s exactly what you’ll find within the perimeters of June Bakery, an old-school family-run bakery.

When it comes to this under-the-radar gem, it’s fastest fingers first. Their Sweet Potato Mochi stuffed with creamy yam paste and rolled in ground peanuts sounds like an absolute dream. And it is, which is why these sell out within an hour or so.

7500A Beach Rd
Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 9731 3002
Mon to Fri: 7am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

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KUEH HO JIAK – SWEET POTATO ONDEH ONDEH

Ang Ku Kueh is traditionally made with glutinous rice flour and colouring. But, Kueh Ho Jiak is turning heads with their gorgeous renditions made with sweet potato-infused skin.

If there was ever an ang ku kueh beauty pageant, Kueh Ho Jiak would win Miss Universe, hands down. You’ll find a wide range of intricately shaped kuehs at this stall, stuffed with varying flavours such as durian, red bean and yam.

They also have sweet potato ondeh ondeh, which promises a burst-in-your-mouth sensation.

6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #02-20
Singapore 081006
Tel: +65 8750 9271
Mon to Sat: 7.30am – 2pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

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THE WORKBENCH BISTRO – PURPLE SWEET POTATO WAFFLES

Nope, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. You’re looking at purple sweet potato waffles. And yes, they taste as good as they sound. Pair them with fried chicken for that classic fried-chicken-and-waffle combo or with ice cream for a sweet ending to your meal.

For something a little lighter, their Sweet Potato Latte is also a crowd favourite.

332 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, #01-1881
Singapore 560332
Tel: +65 6452 0810
Mon to Thurs: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12 – 11pm
Sat: 10am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

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TWO HANA – SWEET POTATO SOY LATTE

Bibimbap has never looked more rad than at Two Hana, a fusion Korean restaurant in Century Square. This casual eating place dishes out playful dishes such as Fried Chicken Bap and Braised Beef Green Laksa.

Their beverage menu isn’t any less impressive. Lactose intolerant customers can indulge in their Iced Sweet Potato Soy Latte (S$6/regular, S$7/large), which entails a delicious blend of sweet potato puree and soy milk.

2 Tampines Central 5, Century Square, #01-21
Singapore 529509
Tel: +65 6260 4321
Sun to Thurs: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

WHISKIT BAKERY & CAFE – SWEET POTATO MONT BLANC

With their opulent pastries and cakes at affordable price points, it’s a real mystery why this quiet patisserie isn’t getting way more attention. Run by a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Whiskit Bakery & Cafe does some really intriguing desserts.

Besides a handful of mainstays, their dessert menu works on a rotational basis. So, if you see their Sweet Potato Mont Blanc on display that day, you’d better get it. The strings of purple sweet potato paste hide a blueberry-infused filling, making for a strangely harmonious pairing.

533 Upper Cross St, Hong Lim Complex, #01-33
Singapore 050533
Tel: +65 9366 6136
Mon to Sat: 11am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Those who frequent Haji Lane would be no stranger to the abundance of cafes, hidden dessert spots and quirky retail shop, not to mention the new additions such as % Arabica Coffee. It’s truly a cafe hopper haven! 

However, we’d love to introduce a bakery that you might not have chanced upon yet – Julie Bakes. This humble Muslim-run bakery specializes in decadent sliced cakes, kuehs and cupcakes and the best part is that they’re all halal-certified!

Donning an unassuming storefront entrance, you might need to look extra closely to find this hidden gem in Haji Lane. It’s located in the street behind the new % Arabica Coffee.

Julie Bakes whips up a great rendition of an Ondeh Ondeh Cake, with airy pandan sponge and a sweet coconut and gula melaka filling! This Ondeh Cake (S$8) from Julie Bakes can be likened to a cloud – it’s super fluffy and sweet with a distinct pandan-coconut taste!

Other popular flavours include their Cempedak, Milo Nutella and Speculoos Cookie Butter Cake. If you have a sweet tooth, this is definitely a bakery you need to check out!

Julie Bakes
14 Baghdad Street
Singapore 199653
Tel: +65 9647 9027
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 8pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

Strolling along Chip Bee Gardens, perhaps Sunday Folks and the Daily Scoop would cross your mind, but we have found another place to add to the list of cafes in the Holland Village enclave – Our Second Home.

Hidden away in the sustainable clothing store, Our Second Nature, is their cafe serving up coffee and some sweet treats. Decked in rustic wooden decor, the beautiful store boasts a comforting vibe – perfect for a midday respite.

Walking into the space, the aroma of coffee was so enticing, we definitely had to order a cup to try so we opted for a hot Latte (S$5). The coffee was smooth and had nutty notes, while having a slightly acidic tang.

To go along with our coffee, we had to try some of their baked goods. We first sampled their Harbour Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie (S$3). The cookie is speckled generously with chocolate chunks and a small pinch of sea salt on the top.

The classic combo of sea salt and chocolate truly shone in the cookie and even us chewy cookie lovers enjoyed this rather buttery, crunchy treat.

Last but not least, we tried their Lemon Drizzle Butter Cake (S$5.50). A thick slice of lemon infused sponge is coated in a tangy lemon icing glaze. The moment it was set down on the table, the scent of the lemon was immediately apparent.

The cake was moist and perfumed with lemon zest, making for a wonderful afternoon treat. The glaze was tangy and was the perfect topping to the sponge. Paired with the coffee, it was absolutely delectable!

Just a short walk from Holland Village MRT station, this cafe might replace your usual haunts in the area with their minimalistic yet rustic interior. You could also scan through their sustainable clothing pieces that are not just beautiful, but great for the environment too.

Our Second Home
43 Jln Merah Saga, #01-66
Singapore 278115
Mon to Thu: 10am – 6pm
Fri to Sun: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village