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.

Created by Genevieve Lee, runner-up of MasterChef Singapore 2018, Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery started out as a home-based business with an e-commerce website during the pandemic in 2020 and it quickly made waves with its Sourdough Bomboloni—combining sourdough and the Italian ‘bomb’ shaped doughnuts.

Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery is opening their first physical store at Park Mall with a soft launch on 3 July 2021. The official opening date will be on 8 July 2021.

Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery’s 900 sq ft store at Park Mall will have a takeaway kiosk, retail section and a production kitchen that can cater to both online and retail sales. Online pre-orders and group buys will continue for fixed boxes of 9 Sourbombes, with the option of delivery or collection in-store.

You can also choose to visit the store to pick your Sourdough Bomboloni and get some drinks including cold brew coffee, house-made kombucha and dairy-free tea lattes.

Expect a total of 9 sourbombe flavours, including 6 best-selling signatures and 3 limited edition flavours, which will be introduced quarterly based on seasonal ingredients.

Photos credit: Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery

The 6 signature sourbombe flavours include:

• Cinnabombe (plain)
  The OG Sourbombe in full sour glory, dusted with cinnamon and sugar.
• Blueberry & Lemon Thyme
  A fruity summer bombe of lemon cream, blueberry jam and fragrant thyme
• Lavender Lime Mascarpone
  Velvety mascarpone infused with aromatic lavender and bright citrus lime
• Basque Burnt Cheesecake
  Molten lava explosions of cream cheese and blue cheese, the ultimate umami bombe
• Hojicha Caramel
  Fragrant Houjicha cold-steeped in milk and sprinkled with toothsome caramel crunch
• Passionfruit & Caramelised Banana
  A tropical paradise of ambrosial passionfruit mixed with caramelised banana cream

The bakery also has plans to launch a new range of experimental sourdough bakes—including sourdough croissants—later this year. We cannot wait to try them soon!

Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery
Park Mall, 9 Penang Road #02-03
Singapore 238459

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

Established in 2014, Pantler started its original store at Telok Ayer and it is one awesome patisserie that will chase all your Monday Blues away with their gourmet creations. It has recently moved to a bigger space at 474 River Valley Road on 20 Feb 2021.

From choux puffs to glazed cakes and croissants, Pantler has them all.

Dessert is serious business here; both founders have previously worked in the pastry-making departments of Joël Robuchon Singapore and the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. What you can expect at Pantler is a selection of classic sweet treats, savoury patisseries and contemporary desserts.

Yatsura (S$8.50++) is one of Pantler’s bestselling signature cakes for obvious reasons. The dacquoise cake boasts luscious layers of hazelnut cream, dark chocolate mousse and crunchy hazelnut feuilletine.

Pantler
474 River Valley Road
Singapore 248359
Tuesday – Sunday 10:30 – 18:30
(Closed on Monday)

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

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Home to the famed Ponggol Nasi Lemak and Lola’s Cafe, Kovan is easily one of Singapore’s most underrated foodie gems. As if we needed any more reason to visit Kovan, this food haven has a new prized addition to their collection of treasured eateries.

North-east siders now have one more option when they’re hunting down a sweet fix after dinner. Meet Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D.

Taking the form of an Asian dessert cafe, Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D. is a new venture by Chef Francis Wong (previously the Chef Entrepreneur of the popular Non Entrée Desserts) has 12 years of experience in creating novelty ice cream and frozen desserts up his sleeves.

Correction on 17 Mar 2020: Chef Francis Wong, previously the Chef Entrepreneur of the popular Non Entrée Desserts, has joined Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D. However, this is not a new concept by Non Entrée Desserts.

While Non Entrée’s signature bak chor mee and nasi lemak desserts aren’t making an appearance in Sweet Thought’s menu, you can still expect the same level of craftsmanship in their creations.

Their menu features a wide selection of flavoured shaved ice and steamed puddings, some with an inventive local twist. Think delectable flavours such as Matcha and Kaya Toast. Yes, you read that right.

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Their Kaya Toast Steamed Pudding (S$5.50) is topped with pandan sago, gula melaka bubbles and served with crispy toast.

As for their shaved ice selection, we couldn’t be more thrilled to see flavours such as Taro, Houjicha and the majestic Mao Shan Wang. The best part? Each flavour is thoughtfully paired with curated toppings to create the most satisfying indulgence.

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Their Black Sesame Shaved Ice (S$6.90) sees a mountain of nutty shaved ice loaded with adzuki red beans, peanut muah chee and brown sugar jelly. It’s the absolute dream for sugar junkies with an Asian palate.

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This dessert joint shares its space with Lim Chui, a beverage concept owned by the same people, and Tie Fun Wan, a Taiwanese-inspired cafe serving fusion rice bowls. So if you’re looking for savoury grub to fill you up first, you’ve hit the jackpot with this one.

You might want to plan a trip there soon before fans of Chef Francis Wong bombard this space.

Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D
50 Hougang Ave 1, JForté Sportainment Centre, #01-00
Singapore 538885
Tel: +65 9389 1276
Tues to Sun: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

Dessert aficionados, prepare your sweet tooths for a spanking new dessert spot in town on 21 October 2019, Monday!

Now Bakery stemmed from a common passion for fluffy, creamy roll cakes and they put plenty of love into each and every one their bakes. Each decadent roll cake is meticulously handcrafted using only the finest ingredients that are imported from Taiwan and Japan, so you know that you’ll only be getting the best roll cakes.

They have 3 different cake series with an extensive variety of flavours so even if you’re a picky eater, fret not as there is something for everyone!

In celebration of their new outlet at Capitol Piazza, they will be having an opening promotion from 21 October to 27 October 2019, where their roll cakes will be going for 50% off. Additionally, on 21 & 22 October 2019, they will be giving away 50 pieces of roll cakes for free from 11.30am onwards.

BLANCMANGE

Now Bakery’s Blancmange series features delicate and moist roll cakes that are each stuffed with Blancmange, a creamy milk pudding filling that has a smooth and light finish.

For those of you who enjoy the classics, we recommend that you get the Chocolate or Vanilla Blancmange cakes. Being chocolate fanatics, we absolutely adore the Chocolate Blancmange which is made with 75% cocoa. This provides the cake with a rich, chocolatey flavour that isn’t too cloying.

If you’re looking to try something a little more different, try their Sesame Blancmange cakes which are made from black sesame. The nuttiness of the sesame pairs well with the fluffiness of the roll cakes, creating a medley of flavours and textures that both the older and younger generation will love and appreciate.

An interesting flavour that will pique the interest of coffee lovers is the Gula Melaka Coffee Blancmange cakes. This classic flavour with a twist features a combination of saccharine Gula Melaka paired with aromatic premium coffee beans, producing a unique concoction that is surprisingly addictive!

Fans of matcha will be thrilled to know that there is also a Green Tea Red Bean Blancmange cake that is made using imported premium matcha powder and red bean. The earthiness of the matcha pairs pleasantly well with the sweetness of the red bean and we can see this becoming a hot favourite.

CLASSIQUE  

If you need some gift ideas for a loved one, we recommend that you get something from Now Bakery’s Classique series.

Made from a flourless recipe, their Classic Chocolate Classique cakes are incredibly rich and aromatic. They are also formulated with 75% cocoa, giving the cake just the right amount of sweetness without it being too overpowering.

The Almond Sesame Classique cake features a unique buttercream filling that is made from black sesame paste as well as almond. This winning nutty and earthy combination is definitely a treat to one’s palate!

Don’t miss out on the Almond Coffee Classique cake. Nutella is mixed with premium coffee and almonds, creating an interesting conglomeration of textures and flavours.

For something a little more old school, you can opt to get the Pandan Classique cake which is chock full of a decadent pandan filling that is made using Madagascar vanilla beans and pure pandan juice.

A savoury and unconventional option would be the Sushi Cake Roll. Here, ham, chicken floss and mayonnaise are wrapped in a layer of dense sponge cake and seaweed, creating a bizarrely good cake sushi roll that is a nice change from your regular rice sushi.

Now Bakery
13 Stamford Road #B2-22
Singapore 178905
Nearest Station: City Hall

This post was brought to you by Now Bakery.

Cafes come and go but we can tell you that this hidden gem of a bakery is currently one of the best patisseries in Singapore. Despite its tiny space, it is comfortable and smells of fresh croissants with a hint of dried roses.

Sugar Thieves, opened in December last year, is a local bakery that specializes in mousse cakes and croissants. Their desserts are not just pleasing to the eye, but taste absolutely ambrosial on your tongue too.

Tucked away in the quiet streets of Kreta Ayer is the small, cosy bakery—Sugar Thieves. They can be easily missed so keep a look out for their modern wooden-panelled exterior and white signboard. Or just try spotting their freshly baked croissants sitting near the window.

The moment you step inside, all you can smell is the buttery aroma of their croissants. They have many flavours and they do change occasionally; this includes flavours such as Houjicha (S$6.50), Hokkaido Milk (S$5.50) and even a Truffle Parmesan flavour (S$7)!

We tried the Houjicha Croissant and it did not disappoint. It was crispy, flaky and most importantly, stuffed full of light and fluffy Houjicha cream. We initially had our doubts on how strong the tea flavour would turn out to be but it exceeded expectations.

Trying the Strawberry Watermelon Cake (S$8.90) was truly a pleasure. It was light, fluffy and refreshing. The sweetness was just right, offset by the fresh strawberries, grapes and watermelon.

Normally, sweet cream gets rather jelak after a while, but this cream was cloud-like and complimented the overall cake well. There was also a hint of rose to the cake and the perfumed taste of watermelon and rose lingered on quite a while after we had finished the cake.

Saving the prettiest for last, we had their avocado mousse cake, coined the “Avo” (S$8.90). It was a pretty petite piece that made us do a double take; it looked so much like an actual avocado! Well, they used an actual avocado peel for the base.

Taking a scoop of the creamy avocado cheesecake mousse revealed the chocolate sponge cake underneath. The addition of the “seed”—a macadamia nut praline—brought the cake to a whole new level, adding an element of savoury to it. This is the kind of cake you bring home to mama.

Sometimes, when food looks too good to be eaten, they usually don’t taste all that great but Sugar Thieves has got the best of both worlds with their bakes.

One thing to note is that although we had their cakes in-house, they have a very small space and only have limited seating options. So, it may be better to take those cakes and croissants home to enjoy.

Sugar Thieves
Blk 333, #01-23
Kreta Ayer Rd
Singapore 080333
Tel: +65 9850 4377
Wed to Sat: 12pm – 6pm
(Closed Sun – Tue)
Nearest Station: Outram Park