Popular cake shop, Cake Spade has just announced that it will be closing in a few months’ time. This news came as a surprise as it only opened its 2-Storey Flagship Cafe at Ann Siang Hill/Chinatown in April earlier this year.

Cake Spade started as a small cake shop at Orchid Hotel along Tras Link almost 10 years ago before moving to 83 Tanjong Pagar Road. They opened their Flagship Pink Cafe in a shop house at 283 South Bridge Road at Ann Siang Hill/Chinatown.

From Strawbery Tofu Cheesecake, Lychee Rose Cake, Red Velvet Cake to Hummingbird Cake, the cake selection at Cake Spade will make you go weak in the knees.

The team behind Cake Spade gave a teaser “Goodbyes are not forever” on their Instagram, so there is a possibility that they are looking to move to another location or rebrand to a new concept in the future.

Until then, you have a few more months to enjoy your favourite cakes at Cake Spade before they put up the shutters at their current location.

Cake Spade
283 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058832
Tel: +65 6444 3868

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)

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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With the new measures and the extension of the Circuit Breaker in place, most of us are bummed out, we’re sure. And it’s definitely worse if your birthday falls during this period, especially since cake shops and confectionery are considered non-essential services as of 21st April 2020.

If you’re worried about not being able to celebrate your birthday in style, fret not. We have gathered a list of places where you can order a delicious whole cake to celebrate your birthday with your family (and even friends, over Zoom!), and have it delivered to your doorstep.

Without further ado, here are 13 cake places in Singapore that still deliver to your doorstep for birthday celebrations at home.

Photo Credit: Fresh Fruits Lab

FRESH FRUITS LAB

Infusing fruity elements in the food they serve, their selection of cakes is bound to have a tangy and citrusy taste. Offering cake flavours such as chocolate blackout, red velvet, and lychee, their 500gm whole cakes are sold at S$38 each. If you’re looking for a bigger cake, their 1kg cakes are sold at S$58 each.

• Delivery fee: S$10, no minimum spend.
• Self-collection is available.
• WhatsApp +65 8834 8553 to make your order.
• Website: https://www.ffl.com.sg/fresh-fruits-lab/

CREME MAISON

Want a customisable cake for your birthday? Look no further than Creme Maison Bakery—one of our favourite bakeries in Singapore—which has been crafting picture-perfect customised cakes since 2014. Besides customised cakes, they also offer gourmet cakes and cupcakes.

• Delivery fee: S$20.
• WhatsApp +65 8181 3689 to make your order.
• Website: https://crememaison.com/

THE MARMALADE PANTRY

The home-grown bistro is our go-to spot for modern comfort mains and mouth-watering desserts such as sticky date puddings, tarts, afternoon tea, and cupcakes. Instead of whole cakes, why not get a box of 6 cupcakes (S$30) for your birthday celebration?

You can even enjoy The Marmalade Pantry’s iconic afternoon tea set for your birthday at home. The weekend afternoon tea set (S$38) serves 2 pax and it comes with 4pcs of scone (cranberry & orange), 4pcs of mini slab cake, 2pcs of petite cupcake of the day, 2pcs of truffle mayo sandwich, 2pcs of chicken cranberry sandwich, 2pcs of roast beef sandwich.

Mastercard cardholders enjoy:

• S$10 off delivery fee, S$50 minimum spend. Key in “MC10” at checkout.
• Free islandwide delivery with a minimum spend of S$80. Key in “MCFREE” at checkout.
• Website: https://delivery.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/en_SG/

BAKERY BRERA & FINE FOODS

Bakery Brera & Fine Foods offers freshly-baked artisan breads made with flours from Japan and France, and delectable pastries that are made only with the finest ingredients. Their basque burnt cheesecake is one of the better burnt cheesecakes in Singapore that we’ve tried. You can either get a whole 8″ burnt cheesecake (S$60 – S$66) for your birthday. Or you can get individual slices (S$7.30 – S$8) to mix and match the different flavours (choose from original, matcha and hojicha) to form a whole cake.

• Order online, self-collection slots available.
• Walk-ins welcome.
• Website: https://www.bakerybrera.com/shop/

BREADTALK

One of Singapore’s leading bakery chains, their snacks are perfect for tea time, and their cakes are perfect for birthday celebrations. They even offer cake freestyle home kits, where you can decorate their selection of cakes which include their talked-about toilet paper roll cake (the ROFL), Mangococo, Matcha no keki, and Dark Chocolate Gateau.

• Order must be placed by 8pm, minimum 1 day in advance.
• Orders received after 8pm will only be delivered the following day.
• Free delivery with minimum S$30 spend.
• $5 delivery fee applies for orders below S$30.
• Website: https://www.formpl.us/form/1092906100

ALL THINGS DELICIOUS

Serving Halal freshly-baked cakes, brownies, cookies, and scones, you will definitely be spoilt for choice. Their broad selection of celebratory cakes include well-loved flavours such as raspberry pistachio, flourless chocolate hazelnut, and sea salt caramel chocolate. They also provide a box of sweet tea-time treats or mini cakes, if you want something different.

• Takeaway and delivery available.
• Pickup within 1 hour, delivery within 2 hours.
• Pre-order your cakes here: https://atdtogo.sg

NINE THIRTY BY AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

A bistro concept by Awfully Chocolate, it is the only store that is currently selling Awfully Chocolate cakes, as most of their outlets had to close down due to the new circuit breaker measures. Don’t worry though, the cakes here are just as good as if you’d bought them from regular Awfully Chocolate stores. It is located at East Coast Road.

• Available on GrabFood, whole cakes subject to availability.
• Order here: https://food.grab.com/sg/en/restaurant/ninethirty-by-awfully-chocolate-east-coast-road-delivery/4-CYW1LZNWTENUFE

ANTOINETTE

Antoinette sells award-winning cakes and pastries that are also very meticulously-crafted. If you’re craving for a luxurious cake from one of Singapore’s most popular French patisserie shops, Antoinette is your best pick. Milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea, and raspberry coulis are some examples of their luxurious whole cakes.

• Minimum spend S$55, islandwide delivery at S$8.
• Use code “PICKUP10” for 10% off all pickup orders.
• Website: https://antoinette.oddle.me/en_SG/

Photo Credit: Sweedy Patisserie

SWEEDY PATISSERIE

Want Instagram-worthy cakes for your birthday? Sweedy Patisserie has just that. Specialising in uniquely-made macarons and cakes, this hidden gem is loved for their Mao Shan Wang Mousse and Mille Crepe whole cakes.

• Promo for this month: 20% off all whole cakes + free delivery islandwide for any orders including whole cakes. (Extra charges for Sentosa area)
• Buy a box of 12 Fatcarons & get 2 free.
• WhatsApp +65 9436 8160 to make an order.

Photo Credit: Whisk & Paddle

WHISK & PADDLE

Whisk & Paddle is a cafe located in Punggol that serves up a wide array of mains and desserts, including all-day brunch, pastas, and pizzas. They serve whole cakes as well, boasting flavours such as strawberry shortcake and chocolate banana.

• Delivery fee of S$8 is applicable for locations within a 6km radius.
• Self-pickups are available.
• Call in +65 6242 4617 to make an order.
• Website: http://whiskandpaddle.com.sg/

Photo Credit: Ollella

OLLELLA

Modern choux meets traditional Indonesian kue. It’s an interesting fusion with unique, impeccable flavours that cannot be found elsewhere. Last month, Ollella released a new flavour: the Strawberry Vanilla Rainbow Forest Baby Cake that is perfect for small celebrations at home. Other flavours such as ondeh ondeh and chocolate fudge are available. Price starts at S$29.80 for a baby cake.

• Free delivery islandwide for orders above S$25.
• Must order 1 day in advance.
• Takeaway is available.
• Order via their website: www.ollella.com

Photo Credit: All The Batter

ALL THE BATTER

Singapore’s very first avocado-themed café offers a wide selection of avocado treats, ranging from Avocado Smash toasts, salads, desserts, to most importantly, cakes. You will be delighted to know that the cakes sold here use fresh avocados, low Glycemic Index (GI), vegan-friendly, and gluten-free ingredients to cater to different dietary needs in their cakes. Be sure to order their signature Avocado Rhapsody cake (S$48.50).

• Islandwide delivery fee is S$20.
• WhatsApp +65 8510 6313 to make an order.
• Can order online at their website.
• Website: https://www.allthebatter.com/shop/

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Cake lovers, rejoice! A new parlour has opened. Located in the heart of Toa Payoh, The Twisted Trio is currently in its soft launch stage, but it is set for a grand opening this Sunday. It is a 5 to 10-minute walk from the MRT.

This new, modern cafe is founded by 3 pastry chefs (with 3 different personalities, thus the name!) who initially worked together before deciding to open their own dessert shop with cakes that cater to all tastebuds.

The chilled desserts include the Watermelon Rose ($8) and Burnt Cheesecake ($7). As the founders wish to accommodate to the tastebuds of the local elderly in the neighbourhood, the cakes are not too overwhelmingly rich and sweet, with lesser cream. So you don’t have to feel sinful while enjoying the treats here.

We definitely recommend the Watermelon Rose due to its unique floral taste. The pastry cream is fluffy and not too rich. The fruits on top and the watermelon layer add a refreshing bite to the cake. Put these two together, and you have a modern, novel take to the usual cake.

However, we feel that the Burnt Cheesecake could have been more charred. Nevertheless, it was still light, spongy, and not extremely sweet. Perfect for a not-so-heavy dessert after a hearty dinner.

As for the desserts that were displayed out in room temperature, we tried the Dark & Milk Choc Brownie ($4). The brownie was crumbly and delicious, with a special blend of both dark and milk chocolate. This definitely goes on our best brownie spots in Singapore list.

We spotted a variety of room-temperature desserts, including Pound Cakes ($12) with flavours such as Earl Grey, Banana, and Matcha. Banana Muffins ($2.50), Scones ($3), and Orange Yogurt cakes ($4) are also displayed. This cafe really leaves you spoiled for choice. And if that isn’t enough, you can also place an order for your very own customized cakes in this cafe.

Feast your eyes and tastebuds on the various desserts offered at this mini parlour, and you will not be disappointed. Pair your dessert of choice with a coffee, and your sweet tooth cravings will definitely be satisfied.

The Twisted Trio
Blk 85C Lorong 4 Toa Payoh #01-384
Singapore 313085
Mon – Fri: 10.30am – 6.30pm
Sat – Sun: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh

Nestled among the many shophouses that pave the streets of Kampong Glam, Rich & Good Cake Shop stands as something of a confectionery institution in Singapore. They specialise in a variety of Swiss rolls that come in several flavours from chocolate, mango, green tea to blueberry and even durian.

The two flavours, however, responsible for their claim to fame are their Kaya Swiss roll and Durian Swiss roll. Perhaps it’s due to the sense of nostalgia that these classic flavours evoke, but one thing’s for sure, they taste mighty darnn good.

Swirled with pandan-infused kaya, the Kaya Swiss roll is, without a doubt, one of our all-time favourites. The sweet aroma of pandan, coupled by the semi-sweet coconut jam filling makes this modest-looking Swiss roll just the best tea time snack.

We love that it isn’t overly sweet nor laden with insane amounts of filling but still hits the spot nonetheless, and the pillowy exterior also does well to give the roll a nice texture.

Encased within a soft, durian-accented roll is a cream filling mixed with creamy durian. The ratio between durian cream to sponge cake is perfect, such that neither of them overwhelms the other. The roll is sweet but is nicely balanced out by a subtle saltiness in the cream itself. A hit among durian lovers, this is must if you’re thinking of bringing a dessert over to a house party—provided they’re fans of durian as well.

The flavours and creamy texture of their Chocolate Swiss roll resemble the humble chocolate cake sold in many heartland bakeries. This is by no means comparable if you’re talking about the best chocolate cake around but it does sing of nostalgia, giving us a blast to the past to a time when being able to indulge in a decadent chocolate cake could only happen during birthday celebrations.

The one thing that makes their cakes stand out—and we’re sure most of their fans would agree too—is that their Swiss rolls are incredibly fresh-tasting and will never, ever give you a sense that it was prepared days prior. Take their Strawberry Swiss roll for instance.

Wrapped in between the sponge cake lies swirls of sweet strawberry cream that is nicely underscored by a tinge of sourness—a particular quality that could only be achieved by using fresh strawberries. Their Swiss rolls are all made fresh daily and the benefits include a stronger aroma and fresher flavour.

Rich & Good Cake Shop
24 Kandahar Street,
Singapore 198887
Tel: +65 6294 3324
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon: 10.30am – 5pm
Tue to Sat: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Bugis / Nicoll Highway

Nestled amongst private housing estates in the Lorong Ah Soo neighbourhood, Purist Patisserie is a beautiful boutique patisserie tucked away on the end of shop houses of The Promenade @ Kilat. Primarily opened for custom cake orders and collections, this boutique patisserie is on a journey to make exquisite pastries fun and delightful for everyone.

With an assortment of exquisite cakes and French bakes, you can expect to indulge in creative desserts that are put together with quality ingredients and a whole lot of heart.

Decked in pastel pink and featuring rose gold and marble elements, Purist Patisserie exudes a serene ambience which makes an ideal spot to unwind over a good book or an afternoon tea with friends in Kovan. Only open for walk-ins from Friday to Sunday, Purist Patisserie is the next place you should pop by this weekend.

The boutique patisserie’s delicate Fleur (S$8) is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and definitely made for the ‘gram. Expect a luxurious raspberry mousse sandwiched between a crispy thin waffle biscuit and a layer of delicate white chocolate, and topped with freeze-dried berries, popping lychee bobas and blue cornflower.

Much like your mango sticky rice, the Cebu Surprise (S$8) features similar components but with a slightly different flavour profile. Made with coconut and Jasmine rice mousse, the cake is filled slightly with mango gelatin and it sits above a base made of puffed rice and crushed cookies that is laced with white chocolate.

The aromatic mousse went really well with the mango filling but it was the crunchy texture from the base that brought the entire dessert together and made it simply addictive.

Apart from what we have tried, Purist Patisserie also offers a selection of single cakes and French bakes such as madeleines, financiers and chouquettes.

Purist Patisserie offers interesting and unique cakes which are worth a try. We would highly recommend this new patisserie for some sweet fix over the weekends and away from the bustling crowd.

Purist Patisserie
183 Jalan Pelikat
#01-01 The Promenade@Pelikat
Singapore 537643
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 6pm
(Closed on Mondays to Thursdays)
Nearest station: Kovan MRT Station

The most popular cake brand in Taiwan—Original Cake—is opening its second outlet in Singapore!

Original Cake first opened in Westgate Singapore with much fanfare in September 2017 and steady queues were seen every day. Their Original Cakes are so popular and we are fans too!

Come 16 December 2017, Original Cake is unveiling its second outlet at SingPost Centre. You wouldn’t believe it, but the first 500 shoppers will be entitled to a free Original Cake! No strings attached; just a complimentary piece of fresh cake if you are the first 500 shoppers in line.

And for the 501st to the 800th shoppers, you get to purchase an Original Cake at only S$2! Here’s everything you need to know about Original Cake.

Original Cake is a well-known bakery from Taipei that specialises in Original Cakes that are baked using traditional recipes.

Each and every Original Cake made by Original Cake is hand-made with fresh ingredients of the highest quality such as egg, milk, vegetable oil, sugar and flour. And the best part is that all their cakes are pork and lard-free.

Original Cake in Singapore features three different flavours—their signature Original, Golden Cheese and Frozen Chocolate. We honestly cannot decide which one we like best but the Original Cake is always a comforting option for it is the classic one that can never go wrong.

The Original Cake is a very unadulterated egg sponge cake that is made of fresh eggs, milk and flour—delicately married together to create a Original Cake that is creamy, luscious with a pillow-like fluffiness. Some might find it too plain, but that’s the way we like it—so simple yet so good.

There is also the Golden Cheese version that comes with two layers of sliced cheese within the cake, topped with a generous sprinkling of cheese powder on top. It is slightly salty yet at the same time, you would taste the subtle overlapping sweetness.

Then, there is the Frozen Chocolate version—which is also the most popular one. This slightly unconventional version introduces HERSHEY’s dark semi-sweet baking chocolate chips in the mix. The end result is a decadent Original Cake that brims with chocolatey goodness.

Come 16 December 2017, Original Cake opens its 2nd outlet at SingPost Centre and if you are thinking of missing the opening; think again.

They are giving out FIVE HUNDRED FREE ORIGINAL CAKES. If you are lucky enough to be the first 500 shoppers, you will be able to walk away with a portion of freshly baked Original Cake completely free of charge.

Otherwise, if you are next in line and are the 501st to 800th shoppers, you are still in for a treat. The Original Cake will be yours at only S$2 per portion (limited to one cake per shopper). This is still an ultra sweet deal and is every reason for you to join Original Cake at their second outlet opening.

The grand opening time is 10:30am. We will see you there!

Original Cake Singapore
SingPost Centre
#B1-141/142/143, Singapore 408600
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

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Original Cake, Taiwan’s famous Castella cake shop, is opening its first outlet in Singapore on 23 September 2017 at 10.30am.

Original Cake is a well-known bakery from Taipei that specialises in Castella cakes. Staying true to their original recipe derived from tradition, they have since come up with new and innovative variations to trump the competition—namely their Frozen Chocolate version that is made with HERSHEY’s chocolate chips that we are all excited for!

Having only been established in 2010, they already have four outlets in Taiwan and eight outlets around Malaysia (3 in Penang, 3 in Klang Valley, 1 in Putrajaya and 1 in Johor Bahru); this is a true testament to their success and outstanding Castella cakes.

To celebrate its official opening, Original Cake will be giving away free 800 Castella cakes on 23 September 2017 (on a first-come-first-serve basis).

Original Cake is known for serving fresh, out-of-the-oven Castella cakes that are made upon order to keep up with the highest standards for their customers.

Each and every Castella cake made by Original Cake is hand-made with fresh ingredients of the highest quality such as egg, milk, vegetable oil, sugar and flour. And the best part is that all their cakes are pork and lard-free.

The components that go into their Castella cake (or any Castella cake in general) may not be the most complicated or luxurious, but given the appropriate treatment and care, the end result is always guaranteed to be fluffy with pillow-like perfection.

Original cake’s cakes first outlet here in Singapore will feature three different flavours—their signature Original, Golden Cheese and Frozen Chocolate.

SIGNATURE ORIGINAL FLAVOUR

The original version comprises fresh eggs, milk and flour, delicately married together to create a Castella cake that is creamy, luscious and insanely fluffy. You get a poignant aroma of freshly cooked eggs and a richness from the milk which is just a beautiful treat to have.

GOLDEN CHEESE FLAVOUR

The best-selling Golden Cheese flavour introduces two layers of sliced cheese within the cake plus a generous sprinkling of cheese powder on top. The salty kick derived from the cheese provides a heightened level of savouriness that is an excellent accompaniment to sweet tea.

You will be glad to know that Original Cake makes it their utmost priority to keep their cakes as healthy as possible. Their practice of introducing a low sugar and low-fat health concept makes it ideal for the whole family to enjoy—minus the guilt.

FROZEN CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR

This is the one that we are sure many are excited to try. This slightly unconventional version introduces HERSHEY’s dark semi-sweet baking chocolate chips in the mix. The end result is a decadent Castella cake that brims with chocolatey goodness.

The use of dark chocolate also provides a depth of flavour without being overly sweet—which means health nuts can enjoy this treat as well!

Each mouthful is a sensation of sheer joy that only true chocolate lovers will understand. But do not simply take our word for it; you will have to try it for yourself to be convinced.

We think that it is pretty safe to predict hour-long waits and snaking queues for this highly anticipated Castella cake shop when it officially opens on 23 September 2017 at Westgate in Jurong East. But we say for Original Cake, it is well worth the wait.

Taiwan Original Cake Ptd Ltd
3 Gateway Drive
#02-24 Westgate Jurong
Singapore 608532
Tel: +65 9688 7012
Nearest Station: Jurong East
Facebook: OriginalCakeSingapore

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Singapore is home to many dessert monsters and this craze for desserts has led to a spike in dessert places in Singapore over the last decade. Ranging from the ever popular chocolate waffles to the trending Korean Bingsu, Somerset is one area in Orchard Road, Singapore that boasts a whole slew of dessert options.

Just in that area alone, we managed to suss out dessert places housed in both proper dessert cafes and/or served in food kiosks. No matter what kind of sweet indulgence or experience you are looking for, you should find it in this guide.

Here is A Sweet Tooth’s Guide To 24 Dessert Places In Somerset.

ANTOINETTE

Antoinette is one of Singapore’s favourite patisseries in Singapore and it has an impressive range of desserts such as Mont Blanc, Le Royale, Saint Honoré l’ Amour, Strawberry Shortcake, and their namesake creation, Antoinette – a milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea.

333A Orchard Road
#02-33/34 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6836 9527
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ARTEASTIQ BOUTIQUE TEA HOUSE

Arteastiq Boutique Tea House at Mandarin Gallery exudes the kind of sexiness you would associate with a date night or a regal dining affair for the high society.

The Silk Thread (S$13) is an interesting rendition of crème brûlée. It is not your usual sweet custard; it is infused with osmanthus. Lightly creamy and significantly less sweet, this variation is served with fresh plump berries.

333A Orchard Road
#04-14/15 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

BEN & JERRY’S

Everyone knows Ben & Jerry’s for its interesting ice cream flavours. The popular ones at 313@Somerset include Chocolate Fudge Brownie, New York Super Fudge Chunk and The Tonight Dough.

Apart from that, the ice cream parlour also offers sundaes, smoothies and shakes.

313 Orchard Road
#01-25/25A 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6884 9505
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

CHOCOLATE ORIGIN

Specialising in molten lava cakes, Chocolate Origin’s intense chocolate cake is paired with a scoop of cold vanilla ice-cream at the bottom. If that is not enough chocolate for you, get the speciality cakes that come in two flavours—original and dark chocolate.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-10A 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6884 4019
Daily: 2pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

CHURRO 101

Our picks from this popular Korean churro are the Dark Chocolate-dipped Churros and the filled churros, best eaten warm for that satisfying crunch.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-49 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

COLD STONE CREAMERY

Dedicated to being a multi-sensory ice cream chain, Cold Stone Creamery is known for their top quality ice cream and energetic crew working behind the counters.

Do not be surprised if the friendly staff to put up a short but exciting performance where they expertly toss your ice cream in the air before it lands into the cup.

181 Orchard Road
#01-17 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6634 1015
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

DEAN & DELUCA

One of the top sellers at Dean & Deluca is its Rainbow Cake (S$7.50). The pastry chef uses six different fruit extracts – strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, blueberry and grape – to give the cake its brilliant rainbow colours.

In fact, we liked it so much that Dean & Deluca’s cake is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best rainbow cakes.

181 Orchard Road
#01-09/10/15 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6509 7708
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

DOLCE TOKYO BY MOF

Aesthetically pleasing Japanese-Italian inspired desserts are the pride of Dolce Tokyo. Their Dessert Bento has five different types of desserts all neatly packed into a Japanese-style bento. You get to pick and choose a variety of options to personalise your own bento set.

GELÁRE CAFE

Geláre’s ice cream are all natural and do not contain any artificial ingredients, you can expect only the real deal. And everyone knows about Geláre Cafe’s half-priced promotion for their regular waffles on Tuesdays.

176 Orchard Road
#03-K01 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6659 6430
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HONEY CREME

Known for its range of Korean-inspired soft-serve ice cream topped with different toppings such as honey comb (S$5.90), Organic Cotton Candy (S$5.50), and Popcorn (S$5.50) Honey Creme—a popular Taiwanese ice cream store has finally opened its first store in Singapore to much fanfare.

We will never say no to soft-serve ice cream on a hot day!

313 Orchard Road
#01-37 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6884 8468
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ICE LAB CAFE

Opened by Korean comedian Shin Jung-Hwan, this Korean Bingsu outlet makes you feel as though you are in Korea during the winter season. A polar bear structure right in the middle of the shop has captured the hearts of many visitors and it is apparently a snow making machine that will create artificial snow.

Choose between a range of Bingsu flavours such as Injeolmi, Milk, Oreo, Green tea and much more.

321 Orchard Road
#01-01/02 Orchard Shopping Centre
Singapore 238866
Tel: +65 9664 6885
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

LADY M CONFECTIONS

This well-known New York cake shop prides itself on creating the freshest and finest cakes. The signature cake Lady M Mille Crêpes consists no less than twenty paper-thin handmade crêpes layered with light and fresh cream.

181 Orchard Road
#01-27 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6509 3673
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

LLAO LLAO

With the array of toppings and sauces, Llaollao has revolutionised froyo, and they are no less pretty than ice cream sundaes.

Sanum is Llaollao’s signature – at S$6.95 per cup, it is really a froyo parfait that you can customise to your own preferences with three types of fruits, two crunches and one sauce.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-55 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Sun to Thu: 11am – 9.30pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HONG KONG SHENG KEE DESSERT

Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert at The Centrepoint is where you will find authentic Hong Kong style desserts such as their Mango Combination Series, Rice Ball in Paste and Durian Sago.

176 Orchard Road
#B1-14 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6736 3688
Daily: 11am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HVALA WAFFLE BAR

Hvala Waffle Bar, a food kiosk at the basement of 313@Somerset is popular for its Japanese soft serves and drinks. Try their Matcha and Houjicha Soft Serves.

Hvala Waffle Bar
313 Orchard Road
#B3-50 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

KISS THE TIRAMISU

Kiss The Tiramisu has been a hit in South Korea ever since its debut in Hongdae, fusing Tiramisu and soft serve ice cream served in a swanky gold-rimmed plastic “wine glass” for your perfect social media photo.

Each tiramisu soft serve is made pretty similarly to an actual classic tiramisu, with mascarpone cheese, ice cream, crushed cookies, coffee liqueur and cocoa powder.

277 Orchard Road
#01-15 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

MACCHA HOUSE

Matcha drinks are also really popular here and we can see why. Their matcha latte is one of our favourites and one that we always return for.

The Matcha Tiramisu (S$6) and Matcha Chocolate Parfait (S$10) were two desserts that we enjoyed on our trip there.

181 Orchard Road
#B1-40 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6636 5830
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

NUNSARAM KOREAN DESSERT

If you are heading to town, do swing by Nunsaram. Conveniently located at Orchard Central, it prides itself as the go-to cafe for desserts or simply a place where friends can hang out after a meal.

Most of the Bingsu in the cafe are presented with a scoop of ice cream sitting glamorously atop the pile of ice. We heard that they use fresh ingredients for every serving of Bingsu – such as the Sweet Potato Bingsu (S$12.90), where the purple paste is acquired from the sweet potato root itself.

181 Orchard Road
#05-51/52 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

O’MA SPOON

Having their Bingsu was akin to eating snowflakes with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that all of us approved. Their Patbingsu (S$12.80) did the phrase “less is more” justice. We were in awe of how a classic Bingsu that was served in just sweet azuki beans atop milk ice shavings could rock our worlds with its heavenly medley of textures and flavours.

313 Orchard Road
#04-20/32 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Sun to Thu: 11.15am – 10.45pm
Fri to Sat: 11.15am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

PONG HANDCRAFTED GELATO

Thai coconut ice cream is a dessert we will always love but not all of us have the time or money to fly over to Bangkok whenever that craving kicks in.

Pong Handcrafted Gelato in Scape is where you can go to satisfy your Thai coconut ice cream desire. The fresh gelato is placed in a coconut husk and you get to choose toppings that you fancy.

2 Orchard Link
#02-18C SCAPE
Singapore 237978
Daily: 12.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

SUGAR LIPS

Quirky and whimsical, we did more than just a double take when walking past this dessert shop. Colourful paint is splashed across the cafe’s concrete floors, walls and exposed pipes.

We went for the Red Velvet Fluffy Waffle and Chocolate Seduction Truffle Cake. The former comprises octagon-shaped delightfully crisp red velvet waffles that are pillowy inside, while the latter is a sinfully rich chocolate cake alternated with generous amounts of chocolatey mousse.

277 Orchard Road
#02-01 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6386 6387
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

TSUJIRI TEA HOUSE

We highly recommend going for Tsujiri Tea House’s classic Matcha Latte (S$5.60) and matcha soft serve (S$4.80). The matcha flavours are crazy intense but so good at the same time. Die-hard matcha fans will definitely fall in love with it right away.

176 Orchard Road
#01 – 101 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6238 8824
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

TWELVE CUPCAKES

Best known for their photogenic cupcakes, Twelve Cupcakes started out in 2011 founded by local celebrity couple Daniel and Jaime Teo.

Their standard menu consist of flavours such as Red Velvet, Cookies And Cream and Salted Caramel. In addition, they also have seasonal menus that change frequently to offer more variety.

277 Orchard Road
B1-01A Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6509 1255
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

21 CUBE ARTISAN ICE CREAM

Fried ice cream rolls were all the rage on social media just awhile ago after it became popular in Thailand.

While the trend is dying down, you can still find ice cream rolls at 21 CUBE Artisan Ice Cream. They have a good variety of flavours and toppings for you to choose from.

For more recommendations, read The Ultimate Orchard Road Food Guide that features the best places to eat at in Orchard Road.

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Gula Melaka, or otherwise known as palm sugar, is a popular type of sweetener in Southeast Asia. Made from the sap of flower buds from coconut trees, the liquid is boiled until it thickens and then left to cool for it to solidify.

Since many people love its deep caramel flavour, Gula Melaka is a popular dessert option as it gives off a lovely sweet taste that enhances the dessert. That is also why more cafes in Singapore are now offering Gula Melaka desserts as part of their dessert menu.

From scones to waffles and even churros, here are 8 Gula Melaka Desserts In Singapore You Must Try.

ALL THE BATTER – AVOCADO GULA MELAKA SLICE

If you happen to love avocados, you will definitely enjoy the Avocado Gula Melaka Slice (S$5.90) from All The Batter—what you get is sweet Gula Melaka cream on top of moist avocado batter cake.

17 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park
Singapore 576585
Tel: +65 8510 6313
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

Photo Credit: All Things Delicious

ALL THINGS DELICIOUS – GULA MELAKA SCONES

We all know the usual Gula Melaka desserts in Singapore but did you know that there is Gula Melaka scone? That’s right, you can get that at All Things Delicious and they are going at S$3.50 each.

34 Arab Street
Singapore 199733
Tel: +65 6291 4252
Mon: Closed
Tue to Fri: 8am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

BUTTER STUDIO – SALTED GULA MELAKA CUPCAKE

Specialising in a variety of Halal-certified cupcakes and whole cakes, Butter Studio’s main outlet is located along Jalan Besar where you can find Salted Gula Melaka Cupcakes (S$3.50). While many substandard cupcakes out there are dry, you should be pleased to know that cupcakes at Butter Studio are moist and comes full-flavoured.

Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the generous Gula Melaka fillings inside the cupcake.

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147 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208865
Tel: +65 6294 7115
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 12 Midnight
Sat: 10.30am – 12pm
Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Tue: Closed
Nearest Station: Lavender

CHURROS FACTORY – ONDEH CHURROS

Churros Factory needs no further introduction—having four outlets in Singapore and pop up booths at events in Singapore offering delicious and satisfying churros. Choose among Original, Pandan, Charcoal and Chocolate flavours for your churros and get the Gula Melaka dip.

A cup of three churros will set you back at S$7 (churros – S45.50, dip – S$1.50).

112 East Coast Road
#B1-26, 112 Katong Mall
Singapore 428802
Tel: +65 8500 0700
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

HATTER STREET – GULA MELAKA AND PANDAN WAFFLE

Located in a HDB estate—just a few units away from popular Thai eatery Nakhon Kitchen—Hatter Street offers desserts with a twist.

They have a few waffle options but being Gula Melaka addicts, we would recommend their waffle with pandan ice cream and Gula Melaka sauce (S$9.50).

#01-333, Block 212 Hougang Street 21
Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 6988 4591
Daily: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

MOOSH – ONDEH ONDEH SOFT SERVE

Situated along Haji Lane, Moosh Softserve is where you should head to if you are looking for some refreshing sweet treats to cool off in the sweltering heat.

The Ondeh Ondeh soft serve (Regular: S$4.50 / Large: S$6.90) features a gula melaka soft serve base, lined with pandan sauce and topped with desiccated coconut, coconut flakes and even more pandan sauce. Despite all the different elements added, the soft serve was extremely silky and creamy without being too sweet.

44 Haji Lane
Singapore 189237
Mon to Thu: 12am – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 12am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

SINPOPO – GULA MELAKA CAKE

Fans of Awfully Chocolate may find the presentation of this cake familiar as the style of layering is similar to the ever-popular Super Stacked Cake from Awfully Chocolate.

If you are worried that Sinpopo Brand’s Gula Melaka cake might be overwhelmingly sweet, you will be happy to know that this cake spots just the right amount of Gula Melaka and is fragrant as it can be.

458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Mon: Closed
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Dakota

SUNDAY FOLKS – SEA SALT GULA MELAKA ICE CREAM

Café hoppers and foodies alike flocked to the spacious café to sample Sunday Folks’ delectable offerings of freshly baked Belgian waffles and mouthwatering ice cream. Waffles will only be baked after your order is taken and the same applies to the preparation of the freshly churned ice cream.

Get their Sea Salt Gula Melaka Ice Cream in a cup (S$7.20) or handmade cone (S$7.20).

44 Jalan Merah Saga
Chip Bee Gardens #01-52
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6479 9166
Mon: Closed
Tue to Fri: 1pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

Photo Credit: Original Cake Website

Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have heard of Castella cakes by now as the bouncy Japanese sponge cake is currently the latest food trend that has exploded on social media.

It seems that the ongoing Castella cake fad has brought yet another brand to Singapore shores and it is none other than the famous Original Cake from Taiwan—the first cake store in Tamsui Old Street which specialises in Castella cakes.

The bakery is so successful among their loyal customers that it currently has four stores in Taiwan and six outlets in Malaysia.

Great news for all west siders! Original Cake will be opening its first outlet in Westgate. This is the second Castella cake shop located in the west of Singapore, after the launch of Ah Mah Homemade Cake in Bukit Panjang Plaza.

Photo Credit: Original Cake Facebook

Original Cake is known for serving fresh, out-of-the-oven Castella cakes that are made upon order to keep up with the highest standards for their customers.

Photo Credit: Original Cake Website

Besides the Original and Cheese flavours, we are hoping that Original Cake will also be offering other signature favourites from Taiwan such as Spurted Chocolate, Banana Milk, Cranberry, Almond and Nuts and Healthy Dried Longan.

Gear up for the queue that is probably going to form outside their first outlet in Westgate when they are ready for business. Original Cake has yet to announce its official opening date, so keep your eyes peeled for it.

In the meantime, those who are not willing to wait can always head over to Le Castella, Antoinette or Ah Mah Homemade Cake which might have a shorter queue after the opening of Original Cake in Singapore.

Original Cake
3 Gateway Dr
#02-24 Westgate
Singapore 608532
Nearest Station: Jurong East

Curious to find out which Castella cake is the best in Singapore? Read our taste test review to find out.

Castella cakes are extremely popular in Taiwan and the hype has recently been brought over to Singapore shores since the arrival of Le Castella and Ah Mah Homemade Cake. Taiwan’s Original Cake is the latest Castella cake shop to open in Singapore.

For those who have not been keeping up with this craze, Castella cakes are actually extremely soft and bouncy Japanese sponge cakes that are moist on the inside. These cakes are usually made from simple ingredients such as flour, eggs, sugar and starch syrup. Put the ingredients to bake and the result is one fluffy, jiggly Castella cake.

While the waiting time may sound totally absurd to some (be prepared to queue more than an hour), there are many who are willing to queue for hours just to have a taste of the sponge cakes. We braved the crowd and tried them personally in search for the best Castella cake in Singapore.

AH MAH HOMEMADE CAKE

Joining the local food scene three months after Le Castella opened in Singapore, Ah Mah Homemade Cake originated from Malaysia. They currently have two outlets in Singapore and you can find them at Bukit Panjang Plaza and VivoCity.

Waiting time was about 1.5 hours on a weekday morning and each customer is limited to only two boxes and you can choose between two flavours—original and cheese.

The taste is what we would expect of a Castella cake but there was no x-factor which particularly impressed us. In comparison, we prefer the original flavour as the cheese version was too light for our liking.

Fluffiness: 4/5
Sweetness: 3/5
Overall Taste: 3/5
Total: 10/15

ANTOINETTE

Antoinette is among the most popular names in Singapore for sophisticated bakes and sweets. It has recently introduced a castella cake range that is nothing short of well received among Singaporeans.

Apart from the default “original” flavour, Antoinette is out to win the game with interesting renditions; think Ondeh Ondeh, Earl Grey with Cheese and Nutella. There is a total of 6 flavours and the classic Antoinette Earl Grey is our pick—so fragrant in every bite. The Ondeh Ondeh flavour comes close, though it resembles a Pandan Cake more and we almost couldn’t taste the gula melaka.

Fluffiness: 2.5/5
Sweetness: 4/5
Overall Taste: 3.5/5
Total: 10/15

LE CASTELLA

Le Castella is a popular brand in Taiwan. Famous for their rendition of the Japanese Castella cake that features a cheese flavour. It is no surprise that this version is well-received given the many hours that people are willing to queue for just to get their hands on these fluffy cakes.

The Original Castella cake from Le Castella boasts a fluffy and moist texture that is further accentuated by a strong aroma of freshly cooked eggs. In terms of taste, we felt that it resembled that of a steamed egg cake you would typically find at dim sum restaurants—nothing spectacular.

The Cheese version, on the other hand, fared much better. We liked that the thin layer of cheese gave it a nice hit of saltiness and richness.

The sweetness of Le Castella’s cake is pretty mild and there really is not much flavour apart from the subtle taste of egg. If anything, this Castella cake did well texturally—it was truly the fluffiest cake out of the three Castella cakes listed in this guide.

Fluffiness: 5/5
Sweetness: 3/5
Overall Taste: 3.5/5
Total: 11.5/15

TAIWAN’S ORIGINAL CAKE

Original Cake is a well-known bakery from Taipei that specialises in Castella cakes. Other than the Original Castella Cake, they also have two other flavours—Golden Cheese and Frozen Chocolate.

Having only been established in 2010, they already have four outlets in Taiwan and eight outlets around Malaysia (3 in Penang, 3 in Klang Valley, 1 in Putrajaya and 1 in Johor Bahru); this is a true testament to their success and outstanding Castella cakes.

The Frozen Chocolate Castella Cake introduces HERSHEY’s dark semi-sweet baking chocolate chips in the mix. The end result is a decadent Castella cake that brims with chocolatey goodness. The use of dark chocolate also provides a depth of flavour without being overly sweet—which means health nuts can enjoy this treat as well!

Fluffiness: 4.5/5
Sweetness: 3/5
Overall Taste: 4/5
Total: 11.5/15

BEST CASTELLA CAKE IN SINGAPORE

Overall, Le Castelle and Taiwan’s Original Cake edge out slightly in terms of the fluffiness of the cake. After all, a good Castella cake should be fluffy and jiggly. Antoinette’s Castella cakes have interesting flavours but they are not as fluffy as the other two Castella cakes.

No matter which Castella cake you are trying, do eat it while it is still fresh and warm as this bouncy baked treat tends to deflate and become rather dry if left to sit for too long.

Would this be the start of a Castella cake trend in Singapore? Well, we wouldn’t be too surprised if other local players jump on the bandwagon to introduce their own versions of Castella cakes in the near future.

Creme Maison Bakery is opening a new baking studio in Tai Seng on 07 August 2017. Known for its pretty floral cupcakes, gorgeous customised cakes and stunning dessert tables, Creme Maison Bakery is our go-to bakery for every occasion.

The new Creme Maison Bakery at 30 Tai Seng Street will be a much bigger space. It will feature a baking studio where you can attend baking classes to pick up some tips from the good people at Creme Maison Bakery.

Fans of Creme Maison Bakery will find it a lot easier to pick up their customised cakes as the building has a multi-story carpark and it is only a short walk from Tai Seng MRT.

There is also cupcakes-to-go and prices range from S$3.80 to S$5.80 each.

Creme Maison Bakery’s iconic Unicorn and Mermaid cupcake collection are customised and they require reservations in advance.

Creme Maison Bakery
30 Tai Seng Street #08-03B
Singapore 534013
Tel: +65 8181 3689
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

Le Castella, a famous Castella cake shop from Taiwan, opened in Singapore back in May 2017 and it kickstarted a new trend for castella cakes in Singapore.

For the uninitiated, a Castella cake is a sponge cake from Nagasaki, Japan, known for its pillow-like appearance and moist interior. Its ingredients comprise sugar, flour, eggs and starch syrup, however, the baking process remains a trade secret.

At Le Castella in Tampines One, people begin queuing for this jiggly, yummy sponge cakes literally an hour before the shop even opens.

The main draw at Le Castella is being able to witness the freshly baked Castella cakes being brought out from the back kitchen and cut in full view of the public eye every 10 to 15 minutes. Eager customers can feel free to snap photos of the amazing spectacle that is—the reveal of the moist and fluffy interior that oozes cheesy and eggy goodness once it is cut.

The Original Castella cake (S$9.90) boasts a fluffy and moist texture that is further accentuated by a strong aroma of freshly cooked eggs. The outer crust possesses a mildly toasted flavour that we thought complemented the richness of the eggy interior well.

The Cheese Castella cake (S$11.90) on the other hand is exactly the same except for a thin layer of cheese that adds a subtle saltiness and richness to the cake. This is one you have to enjoy hot in order to fully savour the melted cheese.

The overall taste is pretty similar to a steamed egg cake you would typically find in dim sum restaurants. It is light, moist and not overly sweet—this would probably go amazingly well with a cup of tea in the afternoon.

Le Castella’s cakes—or Castella cakes in general—should be enjoyed fresh out of the oven when it is still warm and fluffy. The textural experience transcends all other cakes out there but you would have to try it for yourself to understand why.

If you plan on getting your hands on these lovely bakes at Le Castella, we highly recommend that you begin queuing from 10.30am onwards. Each customer is only entitled to 2 boxes of Castella cakes per order.

Le Castella
#B1-32, 10 Tampines Central 1
Tampines One
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

Read our Castella Cake Taste Test – Which is the best castella cake in Singapore?

Brace yourself for long queues as Malaysia’s Ah Mah Homemade Cake—famous for its castella cake—is opening their very first outlet here in Singapore on 14 July 2017.

For the uninitiated, this baked treat craze originated in Nagasaki, Japan, and it comprises sugar, flour, eggs, and starch syrup. The Taiwanese rendition, with additions such as cheese, inspired the cakes made by the Ah Mah brand.

Fans of the Castella cake residing in the West are in for a treat because their first outlet will be located at Bukit Panjang Plaza. However, their second outlet which is slated to open in the coming week will be located at Vivocity.

Castella cakes have been popular in Singapore, with stores such as Le Castella selling the Taiwanese version of the sponge pastry.

The news of Ah Mah Homemade Cake’s Singapore debut came just three months after the popular Taiwanese brand, LE Castella, launched its first outlet in eastern Singapore at Tampines One mall, attracting hordes of fans lining up at the outlet for over an hour—a testament to how much Singaporeans love these soft spongy treats.

Ah Mah Homemade Cake has expanded to 14 outlets across Malaysia within three months, having sold over 100,000 boxes of the famous jiggly spongecakes.

The cakes, typically baked for 80 minutes, are mainly made of milk, eggs, and flour, and come in various flavours. Singaporeans can look out for two flavours—original and cheese.

As mentioned earlier, Ah Mah Homemade Cake’s second outlet is slated to open just six days later on 20 July 2017 at Vivocity.

Ah Mah Homemade Cake
1 Jelebu Road
#01-18 Bukit Panjang Plaza
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bukit Panjang

Read our Castella Cake Taste Test – Which is the best castella cake in Singapore?

Established in 1993, Dino Cake House & Cafe is one of the most underrated cake shops in Singapore.

It currently has two outlets in Singapore. Their main outlet resides at Upper Thompson, offering main dishes and a wide range of pastries while their other takeaway outlet is a hidden gem in Bukit Timah Plaza.

It is one of those places that we can never get sick of, because simplicity always works.

Located near popular Korean eatery Ming Jia Korean Food, you can take away your cakes and other pastries from the Bukit Timah outlet, and enjoy them in the comforts of your home or office.

Durian Well (S$3) is generously topped up with D24 durian flesh, and it is one of the all-time favourites. We are such fans of the King of Fruits and this creamy cake cup is what we needed to end the day on a good note.

Dino Cake House & Cafe’s New York Cheese (S$3.80) is moist and rich in cream cheese flavour. The buttery crust at the bottom has been made with just the right thickness and we like how the crumbly texture goes well with the smooth cheesecake. Fans of cheesecake will enjoy this!

Their Royal Chocolate (S$2.80) is what you will expect from a classic chocolate cake—soft chocolate sponge with a layer of dark chocolate fudge in between.

The sliced cakes at Dino Cake House & Cafe are affordably priced at less than S$4 and you can also get whole cakes that come in many different flavours such as Tiramisu (500g, S$16), Rainbow Cake (500g, S$28.80) and Blackforest (500g, S$16).

Besides that, you can also purchase other pastries such as tapioca slice, chocolate chip and mixed nut cupcakes, pineapple tarts and cornflakes cookies.

Dino Cake House & Cafe
1 Jalan Anak Bukit
#B1-K70 Bukit Timah Plaza
Singapore 588996
Tel: +65 6464 7115
Mon to Fri: 10am – 8.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 8.30pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

Located on the second storey of Orchard Gateway is Sugar Lips – a newly opened dessert parlour that specialises in over-the-top sweet treats.

Quirky and whimsical, we did more than just a double take when walking past this dessert shop. Colourful paint is splashed across the cafe’s concrete floors, walls and exposed pipes.

So, is the food at Sugar Lips worth the damn calories or only worthy of a one-off visit? Read more to find out our verdict on this newest food and beverage addition to Orchard Road.

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The tables are divided by tall partitions and provide a great sense of privacy, hence making it a good spot in town for gatherings.

Desserts are available in the following sizes – standard (S$12.90), medium (S$14.90) and large (S$16.90).A standard-size dessert comes with one topping, a medium-size dessert has two toppings while a large-size dessert is finished off with three toppings. Choose your desserts from 10 types of artisanal cakes and 4 different flavours of handcrafted waffles.

A standard-size dessert comes with one topping, a medium-size dessert has two toppings, while a large-size dessert is finished off with three toppings. Choose your desserts from 10 types of artisanal cakes and 4 different flavours of handcrafted waffles.

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We went for the Red Velvet Fluffy Waffle and Chocolate Seduction Truffle Cake. The former comprises octagon-shaped delightfully crisp red velvet waffles that are pillowy inside, while the latter is a sinfully rich chocolate cake alternated with generous amounts of chocolatey mousse.Surprise, surprise! These wacky-looking inventions were actually very satisfying and filling.

Surprise, surprise! These wacky-looking inventions were actually very satisfying and filling.

The toppings were decided by the staff and we weren’t given the option to choose. Oh well. They range from chocolate coated sunflower seeds, hundreds and thousands, sliced fresh fruits, Oreo biscuits, marshmallows, strawberry sauce, Thai milk tea ice cream and wafer rolls… Pretty much everything sweet.

While we definitely would not proclaim Sugar Lips as a destination worth making a special trip for, we reckon it makes a great hangout spot to unwind over desserts if you already happen to be in town.

Sugar Lips
277 Orchard Road, #02-01
Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6386 6387
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest MRT Station: Somerset

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.

We love strawberry shortcakes so much that we do not mind eating a slice every single day.

The pillowy sponge cake – alternated with layers of luscious whipped cream and juicy strawberries – makes a wonderful treat at any time of the day. The very first strawberry shortcake was created in Europe back in the 1500′s and today, the classic dessert has evolved tremendously. We now see countless of interpretations across the world.

From Henri Charpentier to Lady M Confections, here is our Guide to The Best Strawberry Shortcakes in Singapore that are worth the calories.

BOUFE

Boufe’s Strawberry Shortcake (S$8++) is an absolute delight. Plump strawberries are freshly imported from the United States and superior cream is imported from France. The end result is an airy light strawberry dessert with hints of citrus zest.

308 Tanglin Road
Phoenix Park
Singapore 247974
Tel: +65 6734 7656
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sun: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard/Redhill

CIEL PATISSERIE

Situated in the neighbourhod of Hougang, Ciel Patisserie’s location might seem unlikely for an artisanal French bakery, but their cakes will make a special trip worthwhile. Their bestselling Strawberry Shortcake (S$5.60) boasts a light sponge cake interspersed with sweet whipped cream and dewy strawberries.

124 Hougang Ave 1
#01-1444
Singapore 530124
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Mon: Closed
Tue to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri and Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 3pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Kovan/Serangoon

COLONY (PART OF BUFFET)

Goodness gracious! Colony’s Strawberry Shortcake took us by surprise. The velvety sponge cake – topped with superbly fresh strawberries and interlaced with more strawberries – is incredibly soft to the extent that it literally melts in your mouth.

Do note that the strawberry shortcake is part of Colony’s dinner buffet and it is on a rotation basis. Please check with the restaurant before going down.

Lvl 3, The Ritz-Carlton
Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039799
Tel: +65 6434 5288
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 3.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

FLOR PÂTISSERIE

Extracting the best elements of French and Japanese baking ingredients, Flor Pâtisserie presents to cake lovers a fusion take on the good old strawberry shortcake and it is called Berry Berries (S$6.70). The handcrafted sponge cake is baked with seasonal strawberries and interweaved with Chantilly cream.

2 Duxton Hill #01-01
Singapore 089588
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

FOUR LEAVES

This is one comforting rendition we all grew up with. Four Leaves may be a bakery chain in Singapore, and there is no dine-in areas. But we’d gladly bring a slice of the Strawberry Shortcake home (S$3.80 per slice/ S$38 for a 1kg whole cake) to enjoy over Netflix. Soft, airy with strawberry bits, this is probably the most affordable version in this list!

Bugis Junction
200 Victoria Street #B1-14/15
Singapore 188021
Tel: +65 6337 4717
Nearest Station: Bugis

GLACE PÂTISSERIE

It was love at first bite when we sank our teeth into Glace Pâtisserie’s bestselling desserts, the almighty Strawberry Shortcake (S$5.40). The dainty cake is characterised by its utmost freshness; think fresh strawberries, fresh cream and freshly baked soft sponge.

12 Gopeng Street #01-33/34
ICON Village
Singapore 078877
Tel: +65 6400 0247
Mon to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat and Sun: 11am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

HASU CONFECTIONS

While Hasu Confections is known for its mille crêpe, it also serves other mouthwatering desserts. Their Strawberry Shortcake (S$7.50) is ultra light and tastes better than it looks.

1 Selegie Road
PoMo, #01-16
Singapore 188306
Tel: +65 6255 0346
Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

HENRI CHARPENTIER

Hailing from Tokyo, Henri Charpentier is a renowned French-inspired Japanese pâtisserie that is now in Singapore. Their Strawberry Shortcake (S$9.50++) – coated and filled with whipped cream – is denser than usual Japanese sponge cakes and topped with generous amounts of fresh strawberries.

9A Dempsey Road
Singapore 247698
Tel: +65 6479 5518
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 7pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown

LADY M CONFECTIONS

Lady M is a modern cake boutique from New York City and everyone goes there for its famous original mille crepes. But we will take the Strawberry Shortcake (S$8.50++) any time. The vanilla sponge cake is created with the fine Japanese flour and completed with strawberry bits and whipped cream.

181 Orchard Road
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6509 3673
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

MEZZA9 DELI

One of our go-to places for takeout cakes is Grand Hyatt’s mezza9 deli. The Strawberry Shortcake (S$8++) sold here is consistently good and satisfaction is guaranteed. Here is an insider tipoff – mezza9 offers 50% discount off all cakes after 9pm each night. So yeah, believe it or not, you can actually get a slice of Strawberry Shortcake at just S$4!

Grand Hyatt Hotel
10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6732 1234
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PANTLER

This is a bonus. For something different from the usual strawberry shortcakes, Pantler has a different version and in the form of Mango Shortcake (S$7.50+). It consists of a moist sponge cake alternated with layers of fresh whipped cream and juicy mango slices. Highly recommended!

198 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068637
Tel: +65 6221 6223
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 7pm
Sat: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Closed on Sundays
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

SUN MOULIN

Sun Moulin Bakery’s former venue at Iseten has closed down, but the Japanese brand has opened up a new store at VivoCity. While the bakery is famous for their excellent Japanese breads, it is the light and airy Strawberry Shortcake ($6++) that we would return religiously for.

1 Harbourfront Walk
B2-10 Vivocity
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6254 0565
Daily: 9.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront