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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This is the season to be jolly but more so, a significant time of the year where no one will judge you for over-indulging in dangerous amounts of cakes, pastries and other festive sweets. Ever had your eye fixated on a dessert at one of Singapore’s prestigious hotels but never getting around to treating yourself to one due to its exorbitant price? Well, now you can.

Little does anyone know, many hotels actually sell their freshly baked cakes and pastries at special half-price rates after a certain time every day. Sure, what you get may not be guaranteed to be absolutely fresh, but who’s to complain when you get to enjoy these mammoth treats at literally 50% off?

For all of you dessert fanatics, here is our list of 8 hotels where you can get festive cakes, pastries and other desserts at 50% off.

CARLTON HOTEL – TUXEDO CAFE & PATISSERIE

Expect delicious traditional bakes such as French Croissants, Pain Au Chocolat and more. Tuxedo the bakery also has a whole range of savoury bread options such as Baguette, Walnut Bread and Semi-dried Tomatoes & Basil Baguette.

For decadent desserts, choose from their Raspberry Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Hazelnut Crunchy Eclair and Red Velvet Cupcake—just to name a few.

Ongoing promotion: 50% off bread and pastries, and 30% off sliced cakes after 7pm daily.

76 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189558
Tel: +65 6415 7887
Daily: 7.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

CONRAD CENTENNIAL SINGAPORE – THE TERRACE

The Terrace offers quick bites on-the-go as an alfresco space for intimate dining with signature pastries, cookies, cakes, gourmet coffee and teas to tide you through the hectic work week. Some of their sugar-laden must-try’s include their highly acclaimed Royal Hazelnut Crunch, Ondeh Ondeh Cheesecake and Black Forest.

Ongoing promotion: 50% off pastries and sandwiches after 8pm daily.

2 Temasek Boulevard,
Singapore 038982
Mon to Fri: 7am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL SINGAPORE LOBBY LOUNGE

Some of the cakes that you can find at Crowne Plaza Hotel Singapore’s Lobby Lounge include their Passionfruit Cake, Durian Cake, Choc Royaltine Cake, and Strawberry Tart.

Ongoing promotion: 1-for-1 promotion on cakes after 8pm daily.

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel
75 Airport Boulevard
Tel: +65 6823 5300
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL – THE DELI

Goodwood Park Hotel has always been known for their amazing annual Durian Fiesta, where a selection of mouth-watering cakes and pastries (per piece only) go on sale after 8pm daily.

Ongoing promotion: 50% off cakes and pastries after 8pm daily.

22 Scotts Road
Singapore 228221
Tel: +65 6730 1786
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE – THE SHOP

The merchandise corner at the hotel’s stalwart buffet restaurant, mezza9, has on sale an extensive range of chocolates, truffles, cakes and more. Gorgeously packaged, their cookies and chocolate selection will spoil you endlessly. After 9.30pm, be sure to hop on over to get their daily fresh-baked sliced cakes at half the original prices—an ongoing promotion that we always love.

Ongoing promotion: 50% off sliced cakes only, after 9.30pm daily.

10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6732 1234
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

REGENT SINGAPORE — DOLCETTO BY BASILICO

This gourmet pasticceria offers a delectable array of creative desserts that will both impress and satisfy. Helmed by Pastry Chef Alex Chong, a maestro in all aspects of patisserie and baking for Regent Singapore, every sweet treat from cake to pastry promises nothing short of sheer, decadent delight.

Ongoing promotion: 50% off sliced cakes and pastries after 8pm daily.

1 Cuscaden Road,
Singapore 249715
Tel: +65 6725 3244
Daily: 7.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

THE FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE – THE FULLERTON CAKE BOUTIQUE

Home to a stellar selection of expertly handcrafted cakes baked by a team of seasoned pastry chefs, take your palate on a sugar-intensive joy ride with the likes of the boutique’s specialities such as their Milo Zero Cake, Black Forest and Pistachio Briolette Cake.

Ongoing promotion: 50% off sliced cakes and pastries after 8pm daily.

1 Fullerton Square,
Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 6733 8388
Daily: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE – PACIFIC MARKETPLACE

Pacific Marketplace is a gourmet café that offers a wide selection of Asian Delights, salads, sandwiches and pastries for dine-in and takeaway that embodies a wide array of flavours from East to West.

We absolutely love their dessert selections and are never able to hold back getting a slice or two to take home each time we dine there.

Ongoing promotion: 50% off sliced cakes and pastries after 8pm daily.

Level 1, Pan Pacific,
7 Raffles Boulevard,
Singapore 039595
Tel: +65 6826 8240
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

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

Formerly located along Tras Link, Cake Spade has recently moved to a newer location – in fact, just approximately two hundred metres down the road.

The new venue is a lot more spacious and can accommodate many more customers, but getting a seat on a Monday night still remained a tricky challenge because nobody can get enough of Cake Spade’s cakes.

The owners of Cake Spade strive to provide maximum satisfaction with every bite of their creations and freshness is of utmost importance; no artificial preservatives have been used in any of the baked-from-scratch desserts.

From Strawbery Tofu Cheesecake, Peach Tofu Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake to Hummingbird Cake, the cake selection at Cake Spade will make you go weak in the knees. Think of Cake Spade as someone to go to for an afternoon break for those who are working in the Tanjong Pagar area and also a great supper destination.

Hallmark creations include their signature strawberry tofu cheesecake (S$5.90 per slice) and Nutella fudge crumble (S$4.20 per slice) – we found ourselves hopelessly addicted to their crunchy biscuit base.

Cake Spade
83 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088504
Tel: +65 6444 3868
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

If you are exploring the premises of Jalan Pisang, do not be surprised by a snaking queue since that is possibly the queue for one of the growing cupcake establishments in Singapore, fondly known as Fluff Bakery.

Not only is this takeaway-only halal bakery a winner among the Muslim crowd, the humble confectionary has also attracted patrons far and wide with their supposedly to-die-for cupcakes. Our verdict? After sinking our teeth into the fluffy and moist cupcakes while scrambling to lick off its icing sugar – we were sold.

Be prepared to join in the crowd and stand in line for one of the best cupcake decisions you will ever make.

The bakery first went the e-commerce way with an Instagram account, after which their fame propelled and finally led to the opening of its current flagship store.

Fluff Bakery sells homemade cakes and interesting local fusion cupcake flavours. At S$4 a piece, these cupcakes are handcrafted with quality ingredients, and the freshness is evident.

Coveted flavours include the Ondeh Ondeh, Teh Tarik, Salted Caramel, Maple Pecan Creme Brulee and Horlicks. The menu changes weekly, so be sure to check the menu online before heading down to avoid disappointment.

The people at Fluff Bakery are passionate in what they do, and their love for cupcakes shone through every single cupcake. Don’t their creations just look so lovely?

The bakery operates from 12pm daily until they are sold out, so it is best you head down early if you are keen on bagging one of their yummy bakes home. We don’t need worms for being early because worms are icky, but we want our cupcakes.

Fluff Bakery
12 Jalan Pisang
Singapore 199079
Tue to Sat: 12pm – till bakes sell out
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Nearest Station: Bugis

In your hectic work life, simple tasks like getting a birthday cake can be a pretty difficult one, especially if you need one at the eleventh hour. And we want to share a delivery service with you that might just be your answer for such situations – FoodLine.

FoodLine specialises in delivering birthday cakes to you; it is simple and hassle-free, and it saves you the job of grabbing one from stores. From 5 September 2015 to 4 March 2016, enjoy free delivery for all birthday cake orders on FoodLine.

With this service, you get to pick from a range of classic cake flavours such as Black Forest, Chocolate and more, there is definitely something for every palate.

Expect cakes from popular cake bakeries such as The Baker’s Story, CAKEINSPIRATION, Chocolate Origin and Crusty Oven. Besides birthday cakes, FoodLine also offers a variety of other smaller treats – from eclairs to cupcakes – that will go well alongside your birthday cake.

There is no reason why you shouldn’t be placing your orders with FoodLine, because they are Singapore’s largest cakes and catering portal, with over 100 participating shops. You can pick out a birthday cake you like and add it to your cart right away. Online shopping does not necessarily apply to clothes and shoes only. Now, shopping for cakes sound fun, isn’t it?

Important information is always stated too, including whether the cake is halal or not and contact details. Cash voucher incentives are also rewarded for every review posted after your order is done. If you choose to shop online but self-collect in store, the necessary information is also provided on the site.

From 5 September 2015 to 4 March 2016, enjoy free delivery for all birthday cake orders. Well, it may not even be a birthday cake. It can be a cake simply because you are in the mood for one, right? We need no reasons to eat cakes. Click away and start shopping from their online catalogue and have it delivered right to you for free of charge!

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Cheesecake is a universal favourite. However, you either love it or hate it. For us, cheesecakes are the kings of cakes and pastries. Nothing can beat cutting through a smooth and rich cheesecake, before hitting the crust base.

Recently, bakeries and restaurants have taken the liberty of infusing other flavours into this classic favourite. There are a few outstanding cheesecakes in Singapore that are totally worth getting fat for.

From cool flavoured cheesecakes to traditional ones, here is a list of the 10 Cheesecakes in Singapore You Must Try.

#1 BAKERZIN – NEW YORK CHEESECAKE

Some things stay gold forever, like Bakerzin’ New York Cheesecake. It is one of the most classic versions ever, and we have been fans for the last decade. Always consistently dense and creamy, they never disappoint.

Bakerzin
101 Thomson Road
#01-07/60 United Square
Singapore 307591
Tel: +65 6251 5550
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Novena

#2 CAKE SPADE – STRAWBERRY TOFU CHEESECAKE

At S$5.90, this cheesecake is one of the more inexpensive ones on the list, but also one of our favourites. The jelly-like consistency of the tofu cheesecake layer in the middle really balanced out its perfect crust and the acidic contrast of strawberries on top. Also, because it is a tofu cheesecake, it is less heavy and rich – perfect for those who prefer lighter cheesecake options.

1 Tras Link
#01-06, Orchid Hotel
Singapore 078867
Tel: +65 6444 3868
Mon to Thurs: 12pm – 9am
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#3 CHEF ICON – PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE

If you thought that Chef Icon’s iconic Boston Cheesecake is the bomb diggity, then you are in for a better treat. The Peanut Butter Cheesecake (S$7.80) is basically all the goodness of the Boston Cheesecake, with the addition of peanut butter. Fans of peanut butter will be happy to know that the peanut butter itself is not overwhelming and cuts out the richness of the cheese slightly.

5 Kampong Bahru Rd
Singapore 169341
Tel: +65 9337 3900
Mon to Sat: 8am – 7pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#4 D’ GOOD CAFE – MAPLE SEA SALT CHEESECAKE

We were initially skeptical about this cheesecake’s price tag. For S$9, the slice of cake was practically screaming “I’m that good!” It wasn’t wrong. The sweetness of the maple is well-balanced with the rich cream cheese and the sea salt. Don’t forget a good cheesecake always comes with an amazing crust – d’Good has aced theirs.

273 Holland Ave
#02-01/02
Singapore 278992
Tel: +65 6219 9807
Mon to Thu, Sun: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

#5 D9 CAKERY – AMERICAN CHEESECAKE

We were wowed by the beautiful cakes and pastries on display at D9 Cakery at Hilton Hotel, but the ever so plain-looking American Cheesecake (S$9.25) is still the best classic to turn to when we need a perk-me-up. It is the ultimate balance of fluffy and rich, and has one of the best and smoothest textures ever. It is worth every penny.

581 Orchard Road
Hilton Singapore
Singapore 238883
Tel: +65 6730 3390
Daily: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#6 FLOR PATISSERIE – STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE

Pardon its name, the Strawberry Souffle (S$7.30) at Flor Patisserie is actually modelled after a light and airy Japanese Cheesecake, and this is used as the base of the slice of heaven. The addition of fresh berries gave a nice acidic kick to an otherwise one-dimensional taste.

2 Duxton Hill #01-01
Singapore 089588
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Sun: 10.30am – 6.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#7 MARMALADE PANTRY – SEA SALT CARAMEL CHEESECAKE

Some people love their cheesecake rich, some prefer it airy and light. What Marmalade Pantry has done was to combine both textures to produce an immaculate decadence. And whenever we find ourselves in town, it is so hard to resist the idea of popping by for a slice of this treat.

2 Orchard Turn
#03-22 to #03-34
ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6734 2700
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#8 PATISSERIE G – LYCHEE ROSE CHEESECAKE

The supposed hint of lychee and rose in this was just the right amount, so much so that you could actually taste all the flavours, without one overpowering the other. This Lychee Rose Cheesecake (S$8.50) is not the prettiest, but makes a damn good treat when paired with a warm latte.

Millenia Walk #01-40
9 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 9pm
Fri 7.30am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

#9 PIQUE NIQUE – BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

For berry lovers, this one’s for you. A nice layer of blueberry covers the entire face of the cake and even within the layers of the cheesecake layer. The tangy sweetness of the blueberries nicely evens out this cake, for S$8.50 per slice, it makes a good tea break in between shopping.

391 Orchard Road #08-05 Ngee Ann City Tower A
Singapore 238873
Tel: +65 6238 6705
Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 9pm
Sun: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#10 SUN WITH MOON – TOFU CHEESECAKE

You might have seen photos of Sun With Moon’s Tofu Cheesecake (S$6.50) on your social media feeds before. Yes, it is the cheesecake with the odd wooden box cover. While we thought that the box was actually a successful gimmick, the real star of this dish is the cheesecake itself. Bouncy like a tofu, but smooth and silky like a perfect cheesecake. A mini scoop of blueberries is placed on top of the cake for a variation in taste.

#03-15 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd
Singapore 238880
Tel: +65 6733 6636
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best desserts you must try in Singapore.

Why, where do we even begin?

In a gastronomical century that we live in lies infinite possibilities of dessert creations – every one enticing in their own ways. Cakes in particular have our hearts, for they are ever comforting, mood-lifting, Instagram-worthy, and the list goes on.

We’ve got the French-style ones, we’ve got the rainbows, we’ve got the ones with lots of chocolate, and we’ve got the guys with the fanciest flavours.

So we did a little compilation of the prettiest cakes that we have tried in Singapore, and you have to try them at least once too. Any more that we miss out?

#1 BOUFÉ – STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Hey! This pretty little square is soft and chiffon-y and makes a perfect weekend treat!

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

#2 BUCKTILE ST – BLUE VELVET CAKE

Well, red velvet alone is not enough to satisfy, so we have the Blue Velvet Cake.

104 Faber Drive
Singapore 129412
Tel: +65 6566 7058
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

#3 BRUNETTI – STRAWBERRY CAKE

Yes, yes, and yes. Hell yes!

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163 Tanglin Rd, Tanglin Mall #01-35
Singapore 247933
Tel: +65 6733 9088
Sun to Thu: 8am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#4 BUTTER STUDIO – RED VELVET SALTED CARAMEL CAKE

Taking the ubiquitous red velvet to a whole new level, with a touch of salted caramel. One of the best we’ve tried in recent times!

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147 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208865
Tel: +65 6294 7115
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 12midnight
Nearest Station: Farrer Park/Lavender

#5 COMESTIVEL DESSERTS – NUTELLA CHEESECAKE

This Nutella Cheesecake (S$8) is a decadent treat that is every bit photo-worthy.

55 Siglap Road
#B1-11/12 Siglap Centre
Singapore 455871
Tel: +65 9859 6214
Wed to Sun: 12pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Kembangan

#6 CREME MAISON BAKERY – FLORAL CUPCAKES

Really, do we even need to tell you why?

50A Prinsep St #02-01
Singapore 188680
Tel: +65 8181 3689
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

#7 FRESH FRUITS LAB – TIRAMISU 

A Tiramisu with Mascarpone Cream with Mocha and Toffee Sauce, Strawberry and Phyllo Chip served on a tripod and gauze mat - this is one helluva complicated tiramisu! This is part of Fresh Fruits Lab’s new afternoon tea set.

351 Changi Road
Singapore 419818
Tel: +65 6677 6741
Nearest Station: Eunos/Kembangan

#8 FLOR PATISSERIE – STRAWBERRY SOUFFLÉ

Because some things never go out of style…

2 Duxton Hill #01-01
Singapore 089588
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Sun: 10.30am – 6.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#9 I AM… CAFE – RAINBOW CREPE

Mind-blowing, to say the least. This rainbow crepe makes a lovely sweet treat – any day. It is halal, too!

674 North Bridge Road, 01-01
Singapore 199486
Tel: +65 6295 5509
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 1am
Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

#10 JANE’S CAKE STATION – CHOCOLATE CAKE

Okay, this is actually the most un-photogenic cake. But we have to include it here because it tastes like heaven and you definitely have to try this one. BEST OLD-SCHOOL CHOCOLATE CAKE.

265 Jln Kayu
Singapore 799493
Tel: +65 6481 1322
Mon to Sat (Except Wed): 12pm – 6pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm
Nearest Station: Fernvale

#11 KKI SWEETS – ANTOINETTE

Some Japanese-style treats for you? Yes to KKi Sweets’ Antoinette.

1 Zubir Said Drive SOTA #02-01
Singapore 227268
Tel: +65 6225 6650
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

#12 LYNN’S CAKES & COFFEE – RAINBOW CAKE

This neat rainbow cake sure tastes as good as it looks!

11 Eng Kong Terrace
Singapore 598983
Tel: +65 6314 2886
Tue to Thu: 11am – 7pm
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 11am – 9pm
Sun & PH: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

#13 MUSEO – CHEESECAKE ON CHOCOLATE SOIL

Creative meets cakery. We can never get sick of this item at the sexy Museo.

31 Ocean Way #01-22
Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Singapore 098375
Tel: +65 6734 8066
Sun to Thu: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 11.30am – 1am
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

#14 SKY ON 57 – BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

Who can look at blueberry cheesecake the same way again after having THIS?

10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018956
Tel: +65 6688 8857
Daily: 7am – 10.30pm, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

#15 TIAN KEE & CO – RAINBOW CHEESECAKE

Be still my beating heart.

12 Dakota Crescent #01-48
Singapore 390012
Tue to Sun: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten

For more recommendations, read our guide to Singapore’s 65 Must-Try Desserts You Must Try At Least Once.

Antoinette is a Parisian style tea salon, helmed by chef Pang Kok Keong, who is arguably one of the most talented pastry chefs in Singapore. His fourth outlet at Palais Renaissance, Le Jardin d’Antoinette, is modelled after Versailles’s expansive outdoor garden. It is the perfect place to go with your girlfriends to enjoy a quiet afternoon.

I’ve tried the whole collection at Antoinette’s, and below is a complete guide to their cakes.

Let me eat cake.

From front to back: Violette, Versailles, Charlotte.

Violette ($8.50)

Our cake party started with the Violette, which consists of violet buttercream, violet flower cake and homemade raspberry marmalade. Dense yet not too heavy, it’s a very cake-y cake. I love the smell of the violette extract which perfumes the cake sponge, akin to rose with a tinge of raspberry.

Versailles ($9.0)

We also had the Versailles, a simple flourless chocolate sponge with 58% dark chocolate. While the flavour was intense, we liked the fact that it was not too overwhelming.

Charlotte ($8.50)

Named after Chef Pang’s older daughter, Charlotte — as its name suggests — is a princess-y cake made up of finger sponge soaked with strawberry syrup, strawberry jelly, and a plain vanilla cake base.

Le Royale ($8.0)

Le Royale, one of the most popular cakes at Antoinette, is also something not to be missed. If you like chocolate and hazelnut, this is definitely a winner.

Saint Honore L’amour ($8.50)

Easily the prettiest cake on Antoinette’s dessert menu, Saint Honore L’amour is a choux pastry filled with rose petal cream, and accompanied by strawberry compote, fresh raspberry, and adorned with fresh rose petals. Light, smooth and easy on the palate.

Antoinette ($9.0)

The namesake creation, an earl grey tea chocolate cake, is one of my favourite desserts. Trust me on this, it is that good. If this is your first time trying their cakes, you cannot leave the French patisserie without having it.

Strawberry Baba ($8.0)

One of the few desserts that I do not enjoy is the Strawberry Baba – which comprise strawberry baba baba pastry, citrus rum syrup, vanilla crème chantilly – as I find it to be an acquired taste.

From bottom clockwise: Kyoto, Chloe, Framboisier.

Kyoto ($9.0)

A very Japanese-esque cake. I liked that the chestnut cremeux was very light, and it added a nice finish to the green tea mascarpone mousse,

Chloe ($9.0)

One of the newest additions to Antoinette’s repertoire, Chloe is the latest crowd pleaser. After trying the cake, it is easy to understand why. The combination of yuzu cremeux, white chocolate vanilla mousse, light sponge cake and almond sable was brilliant. The Chloe is definitely one of the must-try cakes at Antoinette.

Framboisier ($8.50)

Antoinette’s take on cheesecake. The graham cracker crust is usually at the base of the cheesecake, but in this instance, Chef Pang has opted to place the crumble cubes on top cream cheese vanilla mousse cake. All in all, it is a very pleasant rendition – you can’t go wrong with it.

Mont blanc ($8.50)

If you like chestnut, you should go for the Mont Blanc. For me, it is decent, but with so many other choices, I would probably not opt for this. That said, I am not a big fan of the chestnut dessert, so don’t take my word for it.

From front to back: Religieuse Café Caramel, Tarte exotique.

Religieuse Café Caramel ($8.00)

This is the profiterole version of chocolate éclair. Essentially, it is a fluffy and light choux pastry filled with coffee cream. A chocolate dome filled with caramel sits atop on the choux pastry, and it provides a good balance to the bitter coffee taste.

Tarte exotique ($8.50)

If I were to simply describe the tarte exotique, it would be: Mediterranean with a local twist. This tart has many interesting and contrasting flavours like almond tart, gula Melaka cremeux, finger sponge with gula melaka, coconut mousse, exotique coulis – which managed to come together very harmoniously.

Strawberry shortcake ($8.0)

Fans of Japanese strawberry shortcake will be happy to see it on Antoinette’s menu. That said, while I have included it in my list of the best strawberry shortcakes in Singapore, I think it is good, but not extraordinary.

Forbidden fruit ($9.0)

The forbidden fruit is unanimously our favourite pick of the lot. This is a reconstructed apple tart in the form of a cake. Built with a financier cake base, green apple mousse, maple cremeux, vanilla caramel apple slices and green apply jelly; it tastes as good (or even better) than it looks.

Antoinette
390 Orchard Road
#B1-08/09/10C Palais Renaissance
Tel: +65 6735 6392
Daily: 11am to 10pm
Note: This was an invited media tasting.

Note: All Good Things is no longer in operation.

All Good Things – a terrific tiny cake shop on Rodyk Street Robertson Quay, serves a selection of gluten free cakes. It is a good place to stop by to grab a coffee and a slice of cake when in the vicinity.

Everything is kept to a minimum – basic packaging, simple interior, and plain furniture – as they believe in focusing on baking cakes.

I like All Good Things because it is a very simple and uncomplicated place. In a world where everyone tries very hard to be cool and hip, All Good Things is the complete opposite; they don’t try too hard, and they are passionate about what they are doing.

Walking into the cake shop, you would be tempted by the souffle cheesecake ($6.50), or raspberry yogurt coconut cake ($6.50). Another dessert that you must try is the zucchini and coconut cake, which goes perfectly well with a cup of coffee. A simpler, though no less satisfying offering is their signature flourless chocolate cake. Other options include: tiger bundt cake, marble cake with chocolate ganache, carrot cake and lemon almond cake.

All Good Things
7 Rodyk Street
#01-30 The Watermark @ Robertson Quay
Tel: +65 6238 1086

Tue to Thu: 12.30pm – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 12.30pm – 9.30pm
Sun: 12.30pm – 8pm
(Closed on Mon)

For more recommendation, read my list of best dessert places in Singapore

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The merest mention of the word “cake” can turn my head, so naturally, I am always on the lookout for places to try. If you are a dessert lover like me, you must check out Grin Affair, a new cake shop – nestled in the quiet Everton Park estate (where you can also find Nylon Coffee Roasters) – which serves cakes in glass jars.

Flavours include lychee with passionfruit, strawberry with cream cheese, cookies & cream, hazelnut, and matcha azuki. The price ranges from S$6 to S$6.50 per jar.

There are only six seats in the dessert shop, so go in small groups, or be prepared to crowd around the table.

I hope everyone will support small businesses that are passionate about what they are doing. If you are in the Tanjong Pagar/Outram area, please drop by Nylon Coffee Roasters for a cuppa, and head to Grin Affair for a jar of cake.

Grin Affair
3 Everton Park, #01-77A
Tel: +65 8282 7375
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 8pm
PH: 1.30pm – 6pm
Nearest Station: Outram

For more recommendations, please read our list of best dessert places in Singapore

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Holland Village is known as a cluster of restaurants which has a mix of different cuisines. The newest addition to the area is MU Parlour – a cafe serving desserts, burgers, and cocktails. Prices range from $4 to $6.50 for a dessert, while you can get their ‘gourmet’ burgers for $13 to $16.

It is easy to miss MU Parlour if you are not paying special attention to the shops on the second level. It’s the kind of place that is introduced through friends’ recommendations. And this is exactly how we came to know about it.

MU Parlour has a very pretty and cosy space. We fell in love with it the moment we stepped in. It is the perfect place to hang out, read a book, and watch the world go by.

As usual, we had a hard time trying to decide on what to order as everything was very appealing. In the end, we chose to share a cheesecake, a mint chocolate cake and a lemon tart.

One of the first things that caught my attention was that the passionfruit cheesecake ($6) does not have a crust base. I do not know about you, but for me, a cheesecake is not really a cheesecake without crust. That being said, we enjoyed MU Parlour’s version as it was very pleasant. The cheesecake was compact, smooth, and not too sweet. I would order it again when I go back.

We were hesitant to get the tarts because we saw that the filling was separated from the tart base. But being a fan of lemon meringue tart ($4), I decided to get it anyway. True enough, it was run-of-the-mill, and we did not finish it.

We also tried the mint chocolate cake ($6.50) – a very dense chocolate dessert which has more ganache than cake. I love the praline base, as well as the combination of chocolate and mint.

Besides the ones that we had, MU Parlour also has other desserts like blackcurrant chocolate cake ($6), coffee chocolate mousse ($6.50), and black forest cake ($6).

For those of you who frequent Holland Village, you should definitely drop by MU Parlour for desserts and coffee. Remember to say hello if you see me there.

MU Parlour
16A Lorong Mambong
Holland Village
Tel: +65 6466 9336
Sun to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

A good strawberry shortcake is one that has pillowy soft sponge cake with sweet and fresh strawberries, and super delicious whipped cream.

It is an old-fashioned and rustic cake that is perfect as a mid-afternoon tea break, or for a sweet ending after dinner. It is an everyday cake; one that you can always turn to when in need of a pick-me-up. Here is a list of the Best Strawberry Shortcakes in Singapore.

ANTOINETTE PATISSERIE

While Antoinette Patisserie’s Strawberry Shortcake may not stand out against the other popular creations like Antoinette earl grey cake, Chloe and Saint Honore L’amour, it is still worth a try if you like a light and fruity cake.

390 Orchard Road
#B1-08/09/10C Palais Renaissance
Tel: +65 6735 6392
Daily: 11am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

BAKERZIN

After trying so many different strawberry shortcakes, Bakerzin’s rendition ranks among the best. The sponge cake is velvet smoothy, with a good balance of flavour and sweetness.

1 Harbourfront Walk
#01-207 VivoCity
Tel: +65 6438 8700
Nearest Station: Harboufront.

CIEL PATISSERIE

The Hougang neighbourhood may seem like an unlikely place to find a French patisserie, but that is exactly where Ciel Patisserie is located. This small patisserie has a wholesome range of cakes (S$4.80 – S$5.80), and tarts (S$4.20), but what you must try is its cloud-light fluffy Strawberry Shortcake.

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

FLOR PATISSERIE

This terrific cake shop at Duxton Hill has a Strawberry Shortcake ($5.5) which is really moist and fluffy. Flor Patisserie’s version is a must-have for any fan of this classic dessert. It is an ideal afternoon cake, perfect with a cup of tea.

2 Duxton Hill #01-01
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

HOUSE

House’s strawberry shortcake ($9.5) is the one that most people mention when you ask them where to get a good strawberry shortcake. House’s rendition is sort of a cross between a cake and a muffin – it is dense, firm, and more cakey than the usual Japanese Strawberry Shortcakes.

8D Dempsey Road
Tel: +65 6475 7787
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

GLACE PATISSERIE

Glace Patisserie’s Strawberry Shortcake is the combination of incredibly soft and fluffy sponge cake with delicious fresh cream. The first time we had it, we knew we found something truly special.

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

LADY M

Lady M is a luxurious cake boutique from New York City, and besides its famous original mille crepes, the Strawberry Shortcake here is also worth a try.

1 Fullerton Road
One Fullerton #01-10
Tel: +65 6820 0830
Mon to Thu: 9am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 12midnight
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

MEZZA9 DELI

One of our go to places for takeaway cakes is mezza9 deli at Grand Hyatt. The Strawberry Shortcake here is consistently good, and always lovely. And the best part? mezza9 offers 50% discount off all cakes after 9pm every night. You can get a slice of Strawberry Shortcake for just S$3!

10 Scotts Road
2F Grand Hyatt
Tel: +65 6416 7189
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

SUN MOULIN BAKERY

Sun Moulin Bakery is one of the most underrated bakeries in town. We have been coming here for years, and besides their excellent Japanese bread, another item that we always get is the light and airy Strawberry Shortcake.

350 Orchard Road
Basement 1 Isetan Scotts
Tel: +65 6235 6093
Nearest Station: Orchard

For more recommendations, read my list of Best Dessert Places in Singapore

Antoinette is a Parisian pâtisserie and salon du thé by Chef Pang Kok Keong, who is one of Singapore’s best pastry chefs.

Sugar Daddy Group – which currently includes Antoinette and Pique Nique – is Chef Pang’s first business venture after a career of working for different hotels and Les Amis group’s Canele restaurants.

I was over the moon to hear about Antoinette Patisserie. Needless to say, I was very excited to try all the desserts. My first visit was a media tasting session and we had the chance to try quite a few dishes.

Since then, I’ve been there on numerous occasions as a regular customer, and ordered various items on the menu. My goal was, or still is, to try all the cakes by Chef Pang.

Cakes make me happy. I want to eat cakes.

Antoinette currently has three outlets at Penhas Road (near Lavender MRT), Mandarin Gallery and Scarlet Hotel. While the French tea salon at Mandarin Gallery has a great location, it is much smaller than Penhas Road.

I’d definitely recommend going to Penhas Road instead of Mandarin Gallery as the latter does not allow reservations and there is always a queue during peak hours.

If I could only choose one cake, I would definitely go for Antoinette ($9).

Even up till now, I could still remember my first encounter with it. The Chocolate Earl Grey cake caught my attention with its glossy surface; I could almost hear it calling out to me.

I took a fork and tapped it lightly, unsure of how soft or hard it would be. My fork easily went through the milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea cake. The only words to describe it? Luxurious, chic, and heavenly.

I will go so far as to say that my hunt for the best cake in Singapore ended with the Antoinette chocolate earl grey cake. It is rock-my-socks-off good!

If the Antoinette cake was divine, the Saint Honore L’amour ($8.5) – made up of choux pastry, rose petal cream, and strawberry compote on an almond tart – would be the perfect representative of love and romance.

Another interesting option is the Chocolieux ($9.5). When the staff brought it to our table, we thought that we were having ice cream as it was molded into the shape like a magnum. How wrong we were.

It was actually a dessert (I find it difficult to call it a cake) made up of dark chocolate cream, hazelnut nougatine, dark chocolate biscuit and almond chocolate.

On my fourth (or fifth time) there, we tried Strawberry Shortcake ($8) and Café Caramel ($8).

The Café Caramel ($8) – an almond tart composing of caramel a la fleur de sel, genoise cafe, and coffee mousse – was well executed, but nothing special.

To be honest, I was a little unsure about the Strawberry Shortcake as I didn’t have a good impression of the one Chef Pang made at Canele Patisserie. It was actually not too bad. I’d include it in my list of best Strawberry Cakes in Singapore, but it is not my favourite.

I marvelled at the Religiuese of Caramel with fleur de sel ($8) when it arrived at the table. It was so beautiful! I found it to be a little too sweet, so you might want to order this to share.

Among the cakes at Antoinette Patisserie, I also had the Exotique ($8.5) – mousse exotique with coconut cremeux and poached pineapple; Pudding Maple ($6.5) – maple flan with caramel, in a cup; and Strawberry Baba ($8) – baba pastry, citrus rum syrup and vanilla crème Chantilly.

If you prefer savoury food, you must try their Chicken Burger, which is one of the better burgers that I’ve had. Besides desserts, Antoinette also has All Day breakfast ($9 – 20) such as Eggs Florentine, Baked Omelette; French Toast ($10.5), Crepes ($15 – 20) and Pancakes ($10 – 15); entrees ($10.5 – 23) like Salad and Foie Gras Terrine; and main courses ($16.5 – 38) which include options like Bouef Bourguignon and Gnocchi Carbonara.

Antoinette, without a doubt, is my favourite patisserie in Singapore. But then again, I am a big fan of Chef Pang, so I’m definitely biased. Don’t take my word for it, go there and try the cakes for yourself. Service can be very patchy depending on the time you are there, but really, who cares so long we can have good cakes.

The French patisserie is a great place for a quiet afternoon high tea. If I lived near the Lavender area, I could imagine myself dropping by the Parisian tea salon every other day.

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Antoinette Patisserie Tea Salon
30 Penhas Road
Tel: +65 6293 3121

333A Orchard Road
#02-33/34 Mandarin Gallery
Tel: +65 6836 9527

33 Erskine Road
#01-02/03 Scarlet Hotel

For more recommendations, read my list of best dessert places in Singapore.

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Updated on 23 Apr 2014: 1 Caramel is no longer in operations.

1 Caramel Patisserie used to be located at The Luxe at Handy road (besides The Cathay). They have since shifted to Rochester Park, sharing the space with their sister restaurant, 1 Rochester.

With only a few tables in a narrow rectangular space, 1 Caramel dessert boutique at Rochester Park is much smaller than before. But I like the cosy feel of the new outlet; it is a lovely dessert place to have a cup of tea and a slice of cake for a quiet afternoon high tea.

I lurveee to be in a kitchen of a patisserie. It makes me feel as though I’m in Disneyland. We were browsing the cakes on display as the Hazelnut Praline ($6) called out to me. I immediately knew that was the cake that we had to get.

But for the other cakes, we had a hard time trying to decide between tempting choices like the Tea-ramisu ($6), Chocolate Molten Cake ($14) and Earl Grey Creme Brulee ($14). In the end, we had a Lychee Cupcake, Vanilla Souffle and a Strawberry shortcake to go together with the Hazelnut Praline.

I had fond memories of their Lychee Rose cake, so I was hoping that the Lychee Rose Cupcake ($3.5) could replicate some of the magic. Unfortunately, the cupcake was way too dry, and I didn’t enjoy it very much.

Let’s observe five minutes of silence for the fallen souffle…

It was really fun to watch the rise and fall of the Soufflé, but other than that, we were not blown away by the dessert. Don’t get me wrong, though. The Vanilla Souffle ($14) with strawberry ice cream was not bad, but for the price, we were expecting a little more. Expectations are the root of all problems. That said, 1 Caramel has interesting options like hazelnut, passionfruit, and miso souffle.

I really liked 1 Caramel’s Strawberry Shortcake ($6). I liked the flaky pastry around the cake. I liked how it is different from the usual strawberry shortcakes. I liked the combination of fluffy sponge cake and strawberry bits.

This is definitely going into my list of best strawberry shortcakes in Singapore.

Besides cakes and desserts, 1 Caramel Patisserie at Rochester Park also serves all day brunch like Eggs Benedict ($12), Pancakes ($12), Croque Monsieur ($12), and French Toast ($10).

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1 Caramel Dessert Boutique
1 Rochester Park, Level 2
Tel: +65 6774 1302
Weekday: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Weekend: 10am – 10.30pm

For more recommendations, please read my list of best dessert places in Singapore

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Cakes were invented, I believe, for the sole purpose of making us happy. With so many dessert places in Singapore, we are simply spoiled for choice.

Among all the bakeries, cake shops and patisseries in Singapore, where can you find the best cakes? Which sweet treats are worth a try?

There really is no “best cake” since each one has a different story and appeals to different people accordingly. We all have our own favourite desserts, but whatever yours is, I hope you’re eating it.

Here’s my list of the top 10 cakes in Singapore.

Antoinette from Antoinette Patisserie

I had the namesake cake (milk chocolate mousse is infused with earl grey tea) when I went to the new patisserie by Chef Pang Kok Keong, and I fell in love with it.

30 Penhas Road
Tel: +65 6293 3121

Napoleon Cake from Flor Patisserie

Flor Patisserie’s Mille-feuille (also known as Napoleon cake) has a layer of cake in between the layers of puff pastry and cream. I love how the puff pastry crumbled in the mouth together with the cake and cream.

2 Duxton Hill #01-01 Singapore
Tel: +65 6223 8628

Plaisir Sucré from Laurent Bernard Chocolatier

One of my favourite cakes from Laurent Bernard Cafe is the Pleasure ($9.80). The classic Plaisir Sucré comprises whipped chocolate cream and ganache in between the beautiful and delicate chocolate sheets, and a base of hazelnut and praline; it is out-of-this-world good.

80 Mohamed Sultan Road #01-11
The Pier @ Robertson Singapore
Tel: +65 6235 9007

Strawberry Shortcake from Barracks Cafe

Barracks Cafe’s rendition is the one that most people mention when you ask them where to get a good strawberry shortcake.

8D Dempsey Road
#01-01 to 06 Tanglin Village
Tel: +65 6475 7787

Tiramisu from Da Paolo Gastronomia

When it comes to the tiramisu, very few can do it better than Da Paolo. Considered by many people to be the best tiramisu in Singapore, this is definitely a must try if you are a fan of the popular Italian dessert.

290 Orchard Road
#B1-20 The Paragon

Matcha from Canele Patisserie

Smooth and delicate green tea mascarpone mousse, with chestnut cream in the middle of the cake – the Matcha cake from Canele Patisserie is a must-try for green tea lovers.

11 Unity Street #01-09
Robertson Walk Singapore
Tel: +65 6738 8145

Chocolate Amer from Bakerzin

The flawless combination of flour-less chocolate sponge and bitter chocolate mousse makes the Chocolate Amer one of my favourite cakes from Bakerzin.

3 Temasek Boulevard
#B1-016 Suntec City Mall
Tel: +65 6338 4656

Chiffon Cake from Tampopo Deli

The chiffon cake from Tampopo Deli is one of the most under-rated cakes. Try it and you’ll know why it is in my list of top 10 cakes in Singapore.

177 River Valley road
#B1-16 Liang Court
Tel: 6338 7386

Chocolate Cake from Max Brenner

No words are required. This picture tells you everything you need to know about the chocolate lava cake from Max Brenner.

8 Raffles Avenue
#01-06/08 Esplanade Mall
Tel: +65 6235 9556

Strawberry Souffle from Patisserie Glace

This is Patisserie Glace’s Strawberry Souffle, also known as the gateway to heaven. To me, this is one of the best cakes that I’ve ever eaten.

12 Gopeng Street #01-33/34
ICON Village Singapore
Tel: +65 6400 0247

For more recommendations, please read my list of best dessert places in Singapore

Note: Jean-Philippe Darcis is now closed.

I have been on a mission to try all the afternoon high tea places in Singapore. One would imagine that there are plenty of nice dessert places to go for a leisure afternoon tea. But the problem is, I have been to most of them, and sometimes, I end up going to the usual ones because there are only that few high tea places in town.

After having dim sum at Paradise Pavilion, my partner-in-crime and I were greedy for more food, and we I suddenly thought of the macarons at Jean-Philippe Darcis, Marina Bay Sands. Life is good when you have desserts after dim sum.

I have heard of the chocolatier before, but it was only when I did a quick search online, then I knew that he holds the prestigious title of Belgian Chocolate Ambassador along with other awards.

Anyway, back to Jean-Philippe Darcis at MBS. The chocolate cafe sells pralines, Belgian Waffles, Cupcakes, and an assortment of macarons (around 14 flavours to be precise).

At $3 per piece, the macarons are not exactly cheap. But still, no one can resist macarons. Death by macarons! Death by macarons!

We were debating if we should get a dozen macarons, but our common sense told us otherwise. We ended up getting 5 macaron (Almond Milk, Passion-fruit chocolate, Pistachio, Vanilla, Hazelnut) and a passion-fruit cupcake (a little dry).

Among the ones that we had, my favourite was the vanilla and hazelnut. We thought that the Pistachio was lacking in the nutty flavour, while the Almond Milk and Passion-fruit chocolate were decent, but not life-changing.

Do they have the best macarons in Singapore? Well, the macarons at Jean-Philippe Darcis are definitely some of the better ones that I’ve had. But I am not sure if it is the best. There are after all, so many patisseries and cake shops in Singapore. This gives me the perfect excuse of doing a taste-test of all the macarons in Singapore, but that’s a separate story.

All in all, Jean-Philippe Darcis at Marina Bay Sands is a nice place to have Belgian waffle, macarons and a cup of tea. It is not as popular as the chichi TWG Salon (yet), so I will definitely go back and try the other macarons.

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Jean-Philippe Darcis
10 Bayfront Avenue, #01-38
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Tel: +65 6688 7202

For more recommendations, read my list of afternoon high tea places in Singapore

If you have been reading my food blog for a while, you would know that I love cakes and I am always on the lookout for dessert places in Singapore. With so many new patisseries, cake and pastry shops opening this year, I think dessert lovers are living in exciting times.

Bonheur Patisserie at Duxton road, is a fairly new confectionery in Singapore which specialises in customised wedding cakes. They also have a dine-in cafe where you can order a slice of cake for a nice afternoon high tea.

Currently, they have an on-going Weekday High Tea Set (before 5pm): 1 cake and 1 drink for $8.5. Otherwise, you can always drop by after work and enjoy the Weekday after 7pm promotion: buy 3 cakes and get 1 free.

We were quite fascinated by the dome-shaped Tiramisu ($6.5) which you see in the first picture of this post. Both the Tiramisu and the Light Peach Sakura ($6.5) had a biscuit-like crust base, and we had lots of fun digging into the desserts. If you like tarts, go for Bonheur Patisserie’s Chocolate Hazelnut Tart, which was pretty good with its crisp pastry shell and bitter-sweet chocolate filling.

Amongst the cakes that we’ve tried, my favourite was the Strawberry Balsamic ($6.5). The pretty cake was deceptively light, with a nice touch of balsamic strawberry.

On my second visit, we shared four cakes: Mango Cheesecake ($6.5), Carrot Cake ($6.5), Caramel Opera ($6.5) and Chocolate Pound Cake ($6).

I thought that Bonheur Patisserie’s Carrot Cake was exceptionally ordinary, and so was the Chocolate Pound Cake. Thankfully, the Caramel Opera was not too bad, with the fatal (extremely sweet) combination of caramel, chocolate and coffee.

The Mango Cheesecake was the crowd-pleaser. With a smooth mango flavour and crusty base, the cheesecake was delightful and not too overwhelming.

The Tangjong Pagar/Duxton area really is a mini dessert paradise. Besides Bonheur Patisserie, Kki Cafe, Patisserie Glace and Flor Patisserie are also located in the same area. So if you are craving for cakes, I’m sure you know where to go now.

For more cakes, read my list of Best Dessert Places in Singapore | Best Cakes in Singapore

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Bonheur Patisserie
70 Duxton Road Singapore
Tel: +65 6221 1148

Operating Hours:
Mon to Thu: 10am – 8pm
Fri to Sat: 10am – 10pm

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Here is a list of 5 restaurants that have the Best Sticky Date Pudding in Singapore.

ARTICHOKE CAFE & BAR

For something different from the traditional sticky date pudding, try the one from Artichoke Cafe. Instead of the usual butterscotch sauce, it is served with coffee jelly, peanut caramel, sea salt and a smoked milk custard. It is not photogenic, but trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

161 Middle Road
Inside Sculpture Square (beside NAFA)
Tel: +65 6336 6949
Nearest Station: Bugis

BOOMARANG CAFE

Doused in butterscotch sauce, Boomarang’s Sticky Date Pudding is done just right. The pudding is not overly sweet, and topped with a scoop of ice cream, it is something that you will never be tired of.

60 Robertson Quay
#01-15 The Quayside
Tel: +65 6738 1077
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

HABITAT COFFEE

Another one that we like is the Pulut Hitam Pudding from Habitat Coffee. This black glutinous rice cake pudding, which comes with coconut ice cream, is an easy yet decadent treat. Complete it with a cup of espresso.

223 Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6456 2567
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

MARMALADE PANTRY

Served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, Marmalade Pantry’s Sticky Date Pudding is unbeatable. What we love about Marmalade Pantry’s rendition is its consistency – we have had this pleasing dessert on numerous occasions and it is always very satisfying.

2 Orchard Turn #03-22
ION Orchard Singapore
Tel: +65 6734 2700
Nearest Station: Orchard

PS CAFE

Everyone’s favourite PS Cafe has several versions of Steamed Puddings (S$12.90). From the lemon pudding with homemade lemon custard sauce, to a summer berry pudding, and the classic sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce – it caters to different taste buds. However, our favourite is the steamed ginger pudding with earl grey creme anglaise.

45 Ann Siang Road
Tel: +65 9797 0648
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 12 midnight
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 12 midnight
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

For more recommendations, read afternoon tea places in Singapore | Best Desserts places in Singapore

Note: Sweets Garibaldi is no longer in operations.

Let’s be honest, the now-defunct haute Italian confectionery DeSte was a flop. Whilst I admired its concept of extravagant, one-of-a-kind creations; the market just wasn’t ready for it. The price point was too high, and few would splurge so much on fanciful cakes.

Garibaldi Group replaced it with Sweets Garibaldi at Mandarin Gallery, which is in a totally different league from DeSte. With prices starting from $4.50 for a slice to $28 for a whole cake, it is evident that the newly launched dessert boutique is after the mass-market.

Amongst the choices available that day, the Lychee Shortcake and Crunchy Heaven caught our attention. The former was light and delicate, with a subtle hint of lychee flavour. In contrast, the latter – chocolate and hazelnut cream on chocolate sponge spread with crunchy praline – made a strong lasting impression.

Sweets Garibaldi’s cake menu is divided into three categories: chocolate, cheese and fruit. Besides sliced and whole cakes, they also offer customised cake service. Please note that the Mandarin Gallery outlet is only a takeaway stall with no dine in area.

I believe Sweets Garibaldi will give most patisseries, cake shops, confectioneries and dessert places a run for their money. I will definitely go back to try the other creations.

From now till 24th July, Sweets Garibaldi is having a Great Singapore Sale promotion: buy 2 get 1 free slice of cake, and 20% discount for whole cakes.

For more sweets, read my list of Best Dessert Places in Singapore | Best Cakes in Singapore

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Sweets Garibaldi
333A Orchard Road
#02-26 Mandarin Gallery Singapore
Tel: +65 6737 3247

36 Purvis Street #01-02
Tel: +65 6837 1468

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