We have Bob The Builder, and we have Bob The Baker Boy who is fond of cakes, especially moist and cottony-soft cakes, which are exactly what you can look forward to when placing an order with Bob The Baker Boy.

You have probably seen Bob The Baker Boy’s customised cakes and dessert tables making their rounds on Instagram and Facebook. There are over 400 designs to choose from. And if you have any particular design in mind for your cake, you can always let the creative team know and they will make your wish come true.

That’s not all. Bob The Baker Boy also has a range of awesome bakes including mini tarts, and brownies.

Bob is our new best friend and he will be yours too when you next need a customised cake. Or tarts. Or anything sweet, really.

DEFYING GRAVITY FLOATING BEER CAN CAKE

Let’s start off with their customised cakes, shall we? They are what made Bob The Baker Boy famous, and our dear Bob deserves all the recognition for the superb hand-crafted cakes that have made birthdays memorable for countless people.

For the fickle-minded ones, you are going to be in trouble because they have hundreds of designs for you to choose from. And everything looks so cute and realistic, it’s impossible to just select one. We feel you, really. Even if you are a decisive person, the range will leave you mind-boggled, even if it’s just for a while.

Being the alcoholics we are, we eventually decided on this gravity-defying beer cake. We went with a classic flavour that will please the crowd—Belgian Chocolate cake covered with pearl sprayed vanilla buttercream, and layered with zero-added sugar chocolate custard.

The layered cake was decadent and satisfying with every bite. You know how some cakes look way better than they taste? Not for this. This looked every bit photogenic and Instagram-worthy, and tasted legit. We are already dreaming of our next customised cake by them!

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM CAKE

Adapted from the ever-so-popular strawberries shortcake, expect moist and velvety vanilla layers for this cake. Slice your fork into cake that’s fluffy like the clouds, filled with freshly whipped Chantilly and farm-picked sliced strawberries.

Money may not buy us happiness, but it can buy us Bob The Baker Boy’s Strawberries & Cream Cake and it’s about the same thing. This is one classic flavour to love, great for both young and old, and definitely one we will reorder.

BROWN SUGAR BOBA MILK CAKE

You guys, this cake is a dream come true. Imagine your favourite brown sugar boba milk, but in a cake form. That is exactly what it is—literally! Cut into fragrant vanilla cake layers, generously filled with creamy brown sugar Chantilly and sweet starchy boba fillings.

The Brown Sugar Boba Milk Cake is such a brilliant creation by Bob The Baker Boy. We love. the cottony soft and moist cake that is accompanied with fragrant brown sugar cream. And that boba filling! That chewy, sweet boba filling completed the cake with a lovely texture variety.

It is also noteworthy that Bob The Baker Boy bakes cakes with lower sugar content (30-50% lower in sugar than regular customised cakes). This is a huge plus point for us because we are the kind of people who dig into whole cakes even when it is nobody’s birthday, and we can do with something that’s significantly lesser in sugar so we do not feel as guilty for eating cakes. You feel us?

ASSORTED FOUR CHEESE TARTS

These cute little tarts are great for small parties and the kids are bound to love them. With a firm tart shell that crumbles upon sinking your teeth into it, the Brûlée Cheese Tarts (S$23.90 for 12) is our favourite flavour. Fresh cheese filling encased in fragrant vanilla tart crust, these little bites of happiness are super addictive and you simply cannot stop at one. Or two. Or three.

The other flavours to love are Strawberries Cheesecake Tarts, Cookies & Cream Mini Tarts and Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts. These are slightly stronger in terms of taste, but nothing too cheesy that non-cheese lovers can’t take.

AU NATUREL BROWNIES

Their brownies are slightly cakier and are more like cupcakes, actually. But we like that they are not cloyingly sweet. Reheat them in the microwave oven before eating.

Go on, you deserve some sweet treats. Click here to enter a whole new realm of desserts, and start customising your dream cake for that special occasion that is coming up. Or grab yourselves some molten lava cookies; we promise you won’t regret it.

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

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It’s small, it’s pretty and it’s mouth-wateringly delicious; it’s a cupcake. Found on dessert tables, at weddings and they’re probably in your friends’ refrigerators, these sweet little morsels have crept their way into many Singaporeans’ hearts.

Varieties of cupcakes are aplenty – from the classics such as Chocolate and Red Velvet to local delights such as Gula Melaka, there’s a cupcake for everyone. With our comprehensive list on the best cupcakes in Singapore, you’ll be bound to discover your favourite!

Photo Credit: Instagram

25 GRAMS BAKERY

If you’re a fan of perfectly emulated classics, 25 Grams Bakery will be the one to satisfy your sweet tooth. At this local cupcake shop, you’ll find a range of well-loved cupcake flavours such as Speculoos, Lemon Meringue and Red Velvet. If you want something more novelty, you can try their Choux Puff flavour that features mini custard puffs atop a vanilla cupcake.

12 Kallang Avenue, #01-14
Singapore 339511
Tel: +65 9236 0448
Nearest Station: Lavender/Bendemeer

BUTTER STUDIO

Serving cutesy cupcakes and delectable bakes is Butter Studio. Their quaint cafe in Jalan Besar will soothe your sweet cravings with their local flavour-inspired cupcakes. Have a taste of their Salted Gula Melaka or their Milo Speculoos Fudge cupcakes and you’ll be craving more for sure!

Butter Studio has several outlets in Singapore.

CREME MAISON BAKERY

A veteran in Singapore’s cupcake scene has got to be Creme Maison Bakery. They rose to fame with their beautifully handcrafted floral cupcakes and have expanded their range of intricate designs. If you don’t need fancy cupcakes, they also offer gourmet flavours in their cupcakes such as their Earl Grey Lavender (our favourite!),  Banana French Toast and Varlhona Chocolate cupcakes.

30 Tai Seng Street, #08-03C
Singapore 534013
Tel: +65 8181 3689
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

Photo Credit: Instagram

DELCIE’S DESSERTS & CAKES

For our friends with more sensitive stomachs, you will be happy to know Delcie’s Desserts & Cakes serves up a plethora of gluten-free, vegan as well as diabetes and allergy-friendly cupcakes.

You won’t have to worry about any diet restrictions when it comes to Delcie’s Desserts & Cakes, so feast away on their vegan-friendly Cempedak and Durian cupcakes as well as their gluten-free Banana Chocolate cupcakes!

34 Whampoa W, #01-83
Singapore 330034
Tel: +65 6282 2951
Nearest Station: Boon Keng

FLUFF BAKERY

This Muslim-owned bakery has risen to stardom amongst locals in Singapore for their delectable cupcakes and other halal bakes. Most notable in their repertoire is their Nutella Red Velvet Cupcake – a moist red velvet cake base is topped with cream cheese frosting and filled with creamy nutella. A hot-seller at this popular cupcake shop in Singapore, and for good reason!

4 Jalan Pisang
Singapore 199071
Tel: +65 8251 1353
Nearest Station: Bugis

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY

One of the most popular cupcake places in Singapore is Plain Vanilla Bakery. Simple and earnest, the bakery translates their passion into their humble bakes. Plain Vanilla Bakery sticks to the basics and does it perfectly.

Try their Cinnamon Brown Sugar and Carrot cupcakes to truly taste what passion and drive can do for a simple dessert.

Plain Vanilla Bakery has several outlets in Singapore.

Photo Credit: The Frosted Chick

THE FROSTED CHICK

Well-known for customized cakes and well-decorated dessert table spreads, The Frosted Chick serves up unique cupcake flavours that will leave you wanting seconds and thirds. Check out their Vanilla Lychee, Milo and Hazelnut Praline cupcakes for a shift from the usual common cupcake flavours.

194 Kim Keat Avenue, #01-414
Toa Payoh 310194
Tel: +65 6250 3613
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh/Potong Pasir

Photo Credit: The Marmalade Pantry

THE MARMALADE PANTRY

The Marmalade Pantry, our favourite modern bistro, has one of the best cupcakes in Singapore. Try their decadent S’mores cupcake or their Mudslide cupcake that features an orange marmalade filling, hazelnut feuilletine and chocolate buttercream! And don’t miss out on their popular Red Velvet cupcake, and Nutella Cupcake.

100 Peck Seah Street, #01-01
Singapore, 079333
Tel: +65 6385 0741
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Oasia Hotel Novena
8 Sinaran Drive, #01-02/04
Singapore, 307470
Tel: +65 6664 0348
Nearest Station: Novena

Photo Credit: Instagram

THE UGLY CAKE SHOP

Rustic and minimalistic, The Ugly Cake Shop serves up anything but its namesake. This cupcake store offers rather classic flavours but has some locally-inspired flavours in their midst. From its vegan-friendly Zainasaurus chocolate cupcake to the decadent Vicki salted egg cupcake, this bakery is sure to please.

535 Kallang Bahru
GB Point, #01-06
Singapore, 339351
Tel: +65 8228 8300
Nearest MRT: Geylang Bahru

TWELVE CUPCAKES

One of Singapore’s cupcake pioneers since 2011, Twelve Cupcakes sets the standard for the sweet morsels that have taken Singapore by storm. They have seasonal flavours that rotate each month, keeping customers on their toes.

Our favourites from their extensive range are their Rapsberry Lychee Rose, the classic Chocolate Chocolate and their ever-popular Salted Caramel cupcake.

Twelve Cupcakes has various outlets in Singapore.

If you’re in the mood for some freshly-baked buttery, crisp croissants and pastries, you’re in luck because we’ve found a bakery nestled in Joo Chiat that serves just that.

Established in August 2019, Petit Pain specialises in bread and pastries such as croissants, danishes and escargot rolls. Check out what we had from this cosy bakery and our thoughts on their bakes!

The humble bakery has a simple display counter with all their freshly-baked goods lined up neatly behind a glass case. Stepping into the space, the immediate smell of butter and bread tantalized our tastebuds, enticing us toward the golden-brown goodies.

If you’d like to have your pastries at the store, they do have a few tables and chairs to sit and relax while you munch!

We first tried their Classic Croissant. This seemingly-simple pastry was definitely the highlight of our trip down. Taking a painstaking 3 days to make, this croissant is certainly a labour of love we enjoyed to the fullest.

We loved how the pastry had a slight saltiness from the sea salt added to it. It was certainly one of the best croissants we have ever tried in Singapore.

We also had the Orange Chocolate Escargot, a flaky twist of puff pastry chocked full of Orange Confit and Dark Chocolate. Orange and chocolate are a classic pairing and it could not have been emphasized better than in such a decadent pastry.

It’s really nice that we don’t have to simply dream about heading to Paris for some really good pastries and croissants when there are such amazing options available at home!

Petit Pain
315 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427566
Tue to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

With an influx of bakeries, patisseries and sweets shops from overseas, it’s good to be reminded of what some of our passion-driven locals can do as well.

Located just behind Empress Road Food Centre, Bakery Brera serves up freshly-made bread, croissants and other pastries.

Helmed by passionate owners Jacky Chan and his wife, Thrina, Bakery Brera revolutionises the concept of neighbourhood bakeries. Gone are the days of overly-sweet yet flavourless sliced cakes and Swiss rolls! This is a modern change that we all hope to keep in Singapore’s ever-shifting culinary landscape.

The heartland bakery occupies a compact space at the foot of an old HDB estate. From classic buttery Croissants to the sweet Pain Au Chocolat, Bakery Brera did not disappoint.

We first tried Bakery Brera’s Kouign Amann. The flaky croissant hybrid was crisp and glazed generously with sugar.

Even with the deceiving amount of sugar dusted on top, it wasn’t too sweet and in fact was one of the best renditions of the pastry we have ever tried. It is one of the most indulgent croissant hybrids.

Now, we’re sure you’ve seen these well-hyped babies all over social media. Bakery Brera’s creatively flavoured Cruffins have been making its round on Instagram. We tried their PB&J Cruffin and it certainly lived up to the hype.

The sugar-encrusted pastry was generously filled with creamy, savoury peanut butter and a sweet jam and they complemented the crispy pastry impeccably. It was definitely the highlight of our trip.

Other than what we mentioned, Bakery Brera also serves up other delicious variants of their signature cruffins – Nutty Salted Caramel, Lemon Curd and Kaya Coconut.

Bakery Brera is a true reminder of why we should continue supporting passion-filled local endeavours into Singapore’s diverse food landscape. Their indulgent handcrafted pastries should definitely be on your to-get list!

#01-05, 8 Empress Road
Singapore 260008
Tel: +65 6492 5428
Daily: 7am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Farrer Road