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/

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

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Sitting along the old-fashioned shophouses that line North Bridge Road is The Dim Sum Place. You won’t be able to miss it because it has this eye-catching bright orange awning.

This place doles out good Cantonese dim sum with a creative local twist that will allow you to sample a unique mix of flavours in a single meal setting.

The best part? It is halal-certified so our Muslim friends can enjoy the dim sum, too!

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From the outside, this halal-certified eatery does not appear big enough to accommodate large crowds. But step in and you will realise how spacious the restaurant is.

We opted for a mixture of classic dim sum choices as well as some unique creations that are not commonly seen.

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For starters, we attempted the Chicken Siew Mai (S$3.90/3 pcs) and Pan Fried Taro Cake (S$2.90/3pcs). The plating of the dishes was done really nicely. The Chicken Siew Mai was tasty and the sweet chilli dip that went along added a nice punch to the medley of flavours.

The Pan Fried Taro Cake arrived a tad dry but the chilli sauce made it better.

The next two dishes got us super excited—namely the Vermicelli Roll With Beef Rendang (S$8.90) and the Vermicelli Roll With Shrimp & Spring Onion (S$7.90). These essentially act as a modern representation of the typical Chee Cheong Fun.

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The Beef Rendang was tender and the spices really shone through the dish. The Shrimp option was superb and the special light sauce paired well with the crystal-like skin of the rolls.

We also tried the Congee with Shredded Chicken (S$6.90). Albeit its simple presentation, the stock of the porridge was the main star. Scoop up the warm congee and top it off with the shredded chicken. You will find this dish highly comforting.

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The Molten Salted Egg Pandan Buns (S$4.90) and TDSP Cheese Tarts (S4.90/2pcs) were just what we needed to end the meal on a sweet note. The pandan buns did not have molten salted egg oozing out like how we’d like it, though.

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The delicious Cheese Tarts, on the other hand, left us really impressed and wanting more.

The Dim Sum Place
791 North Bridge Road, 198759
Singapore 198759
Tel: +65 66558787
Mon to Thu, Sun: 11am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 5am
Nearest Station: Bugis

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PABLO Cheese Tart is opening its first outlet at Wisma Atria in Singapore in early August!

Hailing all the way from Osaka, PABLO’s Baked Cheese Tarts are extremely well-known for their cheesy and crumbly baked cheese tarts. You no longer have to fly all the way to Japan to have a taste of it anymore because there is an outlet in Singapore.

Since news arrived in mid-April that the famous Baked Cheese Tart brand will be opening its first outlet in Singapore, we have been waiting for this day to come. Here’s what you can expect.

Fans of this Japanese brand would know that PABLO takes pride in producing freshly baked Cheese Tarts at their onsite kitchen daily. Flavours include the original Freshly Baked Cheese Tart, Matcha Cheese Tart with Shiratama & Azuki and Chocolate Cheese Tart which comes with rich chocolate bits.

These cheesy delights are going at S$15 each and yes, you really have to try their legendary cheese tarts for yourself. Similar to the ones in Japan, PABLO’s Baked Cheese Tarts are so soft that they jiggle when you shake them!

Other items you can look forward to indulging include PABLO Mini (S$3.50/piece), PABLO Mini Matcha (S$3.80/piece) and PABLO Mini Chocolate (S$3.80). The mini cheese tarts came with crumbly crusts which went very well with creamy cheese fillings.

However, do note that the PABLO Mini Chocolate and PABLO Mini Matcha tarts are not available during the opening. They will be released at a later date.

Those who are in the mood for something better, treat your taste buds to the Premium Cheese Tart (S$28). It comes with a caramelised top just like a creme brulee!

Wait, that is not all. If you are looking for a drink, why not try some PABLO smoothies (from S$7.80)? This Classic Cheese Tart flavour will impress all cheese lovers as it is extremely flavourful and its unique taste is not like any we have tried before.

Pablo Cheese Tart Singapore
435 Orchard Road
#01-02/03 Wisma Atria
Singapore 238877

If you love cheese tarts, read our guide on the 10 best cheese tarts in Singapore.

Christmas is truly our favourite time of year. It is also when you gather family and friends for a good, hearty meal. It is, after all, the season to be jolly.

If turkey is not the centrepiece you want for your Christmas dinner, it must be fried chicken. Yes, we know; you love KFC as much as we do. You know we would jump at every opportunity to eat KFC for it is our utmost guilty pleasure, and we are definitely ready to welcome the Red Hot Chicken again for Christmas this year.

Besides the Red Hot Chicken, KFC Singapore is also launching its new baked cheese tarts on 16 November!

Don’t tell us fried chicken is not Christmas food. You would agree after you’ve tried the KFC Red Hot Chicken, and Here Is Why You Should Be Digging Into The KFC Red Hot Chicken This Yuletide Season.

KFC RED HOT CHICKEN

Let’s swap the turkey for KFC’s Red Hot Chicken. As if the regular crispy and piping hot chicken from KFC isn’t enough; the chickens now get a douse of spiciness and we are all sold.

The Red Hot Chicken is back, and if you remembered it from last year, yes—it is very spicy. Fresh, juicy and succulent chicken pieces are first soaked in KFC’s signature Hot & Spicy marinade, then coated in paprika batter before being put to fry to obtain that familiar crispy, tender perfection that we all love.

If that is not spicy enough for you (you tough nut!), then turn up the heat with the accompanying Flaming Hot Sauce that is guaranteed to make you sweat. No joke; it was so spicy that we couldn’t be more thankful for the icy cold cup of Sjora (that came with the meal).

Honestly, Christmas and KFC fried chicken are the two best things and it is the best combination!

POTATO WINDERS

To accompany the spicy Red Hot Chicken, KFC has now added the new Potato Winders to the mix—tasty potato swirls that are a creative rendition of the usual stick fries. The skin adds a textural variety, and the crunchy snack is more addictive than we thought!

You can choose to have them on its own, but we like dipping ours into the Flaming Hot sauce. Fair warning: they weren’t kidding when the named the sauce ‘flaming hot sauce’.

CHEESE TARTS

But surely no Christmas feast is complete without some desserts to satisfy the sweet tooth in us all. Cheese tarts are all the rage now, yes? Well, let’s say hello to KFC’s all-new Cheese Tart—made with decadent European premium cream cheese. It got everyone on the table swooning.

You will be surprised by how creamy the new cheese tarts are. They simply crumble in the mouth, leaving you with a mix of sweet and salty, warm cheese. The cheese tarts are baked fresh daily, so you know that what you are getting is fresh, and not laden with preservatives.

But besides the taste of it, we are also really bought over by how affordable these cheese tarts are. They are available at just S$1.90 each!

The best things in life should be shared, and that is what Christmas is all about. So, with the Buy 5 Get 1 Free promotion, everyone will get their cheese tarts!

RED HOT BOX

This is the set to go for if you cannot decide on just one item. With the KFC Red Hot Box, you get a full meal that comes with two pieces of Red Hot Chicken, a tub of the Flaming Hot Sauce, Potato Winders, a whipped potato, two pieces of nuggets, and a refreshing SJORA® Mango Peach. It is available at S$9.50.

The next thing to do is to top-up for a cheese tart to complete your meal.

There is also a Red Hot Christmas Family Feast that is perfect for groups of four and above, and there is a delivery option for this as well.

The Red Hot Chicken and Cheese Tarts will officially launch islandwide on 16 November 2016, and be made available until 02 January 2017.

This post is brought to you by KFC Singapore.

BAKE Cheese Tart is opening its second outlet in Singapore at Westgate on 17 October 2016!

Singapore is still going gaga over these famous Hokkaido baked cheese tarts. Its first outlet in Singapore is a kiosk at the basement food hall of Ion Orchard, and it has seen long queues since its first day.

This is definitely fantastic news for Westies – we are adding this to our list of things to do in the West of Singapore! You no longer need to travel to town for BAKE!

Originated from Kinotoya confectionery store in Hokkaido, BAKE Cheese Tart is founded by Shintaro Naganuma, the eldest son of Akio Naganuma – the president of Kinotoya confectionery store in Hokkaido.

What makes BAKE so popular is the freshly baked tarts. Batches after batches of aromatic tarts are baked on the premises, and what you would get is warm cheese tarts that are fresh out of the oven.

The average waiting time at Ion Orchard is 45 minutes, and each person is entitled to a maximum of 12 tarts. We are certainly hoping the queue will be a lot shorter at its Westgate outlet which is located at basement two, near to Isetan Supermarket and Fragrance.

BAKE Cheese Tart
3 Gateway Dr
#B2 Westgate
Singapore 608532
Nearest Station: Jurong East

Read: Our guide to the best cheese tarts in Singapore.

Judging from the queue at the famous BAKE Cheese Tart, Singapore is still going gaga over these Hokkaido-style baked cheese tarts.

Photos of a new Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart at Jurong Point have been making their rounds on social media this week. We are sorry to burst your bubbles – the Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart at Jurong Point is not by BAKE.

BAKE is not opening a second outlet in the West of Singapore. At least not yet.

This new Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart is actually a new concept by Secret Recipe, which many people may know it for its cheesecakes and cream cakes.

The yellow signage with black font looks like BAKE at first sight. But if you look closer at the logo, you will realise that the Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart kiosk at Jurong Point is not by BAKE. It is misleading, to say the least.

We understand from our sources that the new cheese tart concept will open in the second half of September 2016. The store is located at basement one of Jurong Point 1 (near to Singapore Post Office and Famous Amos).

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart is selling a box of 6 cheese tarts for S$14.50.

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart
1 Jurong West Central 2
#B1-K2 Jurong Point
Singapore 648886
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Boon Lay

Read: Our guide to the best cheese tarts in Singapore.

The world cannot get enough of Pablo, simply because their baked cheese tarts are too out-of-the-world good.

We are one of those loyal fans who would patiently stand in line and to wait for the batches of fresh bakes, because no trip to Japan would be complete without a baked cheese tart or two. Ok, we lied. We always have more than two.

But you see, Pablo is worth queuing up and busting our calorie count for. Pablo’s Baked Cheese Tarts is one of the best things in Japan.

For all fellow Pablo fans, this is something you MUST try when in Japan. Pablo is not famous for no reason, and its perpetual queues explain it all.

The baked cheese tarts are in a league of its own; so wonderfully cheesy and crumbly, you’d fall in love at first bite. They are baked fresh in-house daily, and we love looking through the glass windows to catch glimpses of how the godlike tarts are prepared.

The cheesecakes first originated from Osaka but now has outlets all over Japan. The most interesting bit about Pablo is the fact that they have only been around for over two years, yet they have already gained a massive following all over Japan and even the world.

The original cheese tart is probably the most popular option and the medium sized portion (good for up to 6 people to share) costs a reasonable ¥750 (S$9.50). When you have it warm, the molten center is so fragrant with a very slight hint of citrus flavour.

However, we cannot lie that our favourite one is their Uji Matcha Cheese Tart (¥1,200, S$15). It has generous fillings of azuki (red beans) and shiratama balls (mochi); each bite was a little more gratifying just because it has all of these awesome bits in it.

You can even buy these tarts in mini bite-size pieces and they also come in other flavours. In Okinawa, because sweet potato is a local staple, you can even find sweet potato-flavoured Pablo tarts there!

The next thing you have to do after reading this post is to add Pablo to your itinerary for your next trip to Japan.

It is true – cheese tarts are the new salted egg yolk of food trends here in Singapore because it genuinely seems like everyone is working on and introducing new cheese tart dishes. Of course, the undisputed winner – BAKE Cheese Tart – still has a special place in our hearts, but we are definitely on the look-out for more.

We chanced upon Nigiro Cafe’s unique Churro Cheese Tart (S$4.80) and decided to give it a shot because it has an irresistible molten centre that just looked too good to pass up on! Nigiro Cafe is a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant and it sits inside Eat at Seven at Suntec City.

Although the restaurant might be a little to tricky to locate, our trip was so worth it and here is why.

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First of all, the tart is huge. We recommend having the tart immediately after purchasing so you can savour the freshly baked warmth of it. A flat churro top sprinkled with cinnamon sits atop the tart, exuding a pleasant fragrance.

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The tart itself is buttery and not overly crumbly. The actual molten cheese is the perfect combination of sweet and savoury and went superbly well with the rest of the elements.

When eaten together in one bite, it was pretty much heavenly. If it was up to us however, we would have just skipped the churro top and devoured the cheese tart whole! For such a reasonable price tag, there is no reason not to head down for a bite!

Nigiro Cafe
3 Temasek Boulevard # 03-315
Suntec City Mall
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6238 1669
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.

Cheese tarts are all the rage now and suddenly, everyone in Asia is scrambling for one. In Japan, we’ve got seasoned players like Pablo and BAKE who have been in the field for a while now.

And with the trend passing on to the neighbouring Asian countries, we now have various versions of iced and baked cheese tarts in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and of course, Singapore.

Riding on the arrival of the famous Hokkaido BAKE Cheese Tart in Singapore, several local players have also launched their own renditions – including salted egg yolk cheese tarts – this week. We are all in for a treat. Or two. Or many.

Move aside, Salted Egg Yolk Croissant. Cheese Tarts are the next big trend in Singapore. Here’s a guide on where to get the best cheese tarts in Singapore.

FLOR PATISSERIE

Flor Patisserie at Duxton Hill is one of our go-to Japanese Patisseries in Singapore. Chef Yamashita never fails, and he too has introduced his own version of iced cheese tarts.

Expect salted cream cheese filling encased in an almond cookie tart. There are eight Ice Cheese Tart flavours (S$3.8.0) to pick from – Original, Caramel, Chocolate Orange, Earl Grey, Green Tea and Maple.

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

HOKKAIDO BAKED CHEESE TART

This new Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart at Jurong Point is actually a new concept by Secret Recipe, which many people may know it for its cheesecakes and cream cakes.

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart is selling a box of 6 cheese tarts for S$14.50.

1 Jurong West Central 2
#B1-K2 Jurong Point
Singapore 648886
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Boon Lay

MITZO’S WEEKEND DIM SUM BRUNCH

Yes, you read that right. Mitzo’s new weekend dim sum brunch buffet serves its rendition of Hokkaido Milk Cheese Tart. Unlimited cheese tarts? Count us in!

Little yellow tarts to end off your meal is second to none. Salty, cheese custard encased in buttery tart shells; melty and flowy. How to not love these?

Level 4 Grand Park Orchard
270 Orchard Road
Singapore 238857
Tel: +65 6603 8855
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 12am last order
Fri to Sun, Public Holiday and Eve of Public Holidays: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 1am last order
Nearest Station: Orchard/Somerset

NIGIRO CAFE

We chanced upon Nigiro Cafe’s unique Churro Cheese Tart (S$4.80) and decided to give it a shot because it has an irresistible molten centre that just looked too good to pass up on! Nigeria Cafe is a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant and it sits inside Eat at Seven at Suntec City.

3 Temasek Boulevard # 03-315
Suntec City Mall
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6238 1669
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

PATISSERIE GLACE

Patisserie Glace is one of the first few in Singapore to introduce iced cheese tarts. Its Rin Rin Ice Cheese Tart (S$3.50) comes in 12 flavours including the original cheese, and they include chocolate, Earl Grey, caramel, green tea, strawberry, Fuji apple and yuzu.

There is an ongoing promotion where you can enjoy a free green tea tart with purchase of eight cheese tarts.

12 Gopeng Street #01-31/32 Icon Village
Singapore 078877
Tel: +65 6400 0247
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

PRIMA DELI

Just launched today is Prima Deli’s array of cheese tarts. The local stalwart has introduced two flavours to ride on the baked cheese tart hype, and they are Original Cheese Tart (S$2.40) and Salted Egg Lava Cheese Tarts (S$2.80)

The promotional price is S$2 and S$2.40 respectively – valid from now till 30 April 2016. You can get Prima Deli’s cheese tarts at all outlets, but the availability differs at each outlet due to their staggered delivery timings.

10 Sinaran Drive
Square 2 #01-20
Singapore 307506
Tel:  +65 6397 2359

Photo credit: Icing Room Facebook

THE ICING ROOM

The Icing Room is a pretty white-and-pink bakery that can be found in heartland malls and they too have just launched their baked cheese tart at its nex outlet.

They come in Original and Gold Lava, and are priced at S$2 each. There is a current buy-3-get-1-free promotion, and we heard that the tarts were sold out within two hours on its first day of launch! The early bird catches the worm, indeed.

Oh, and a Tiramisu cheese tart will be introduced soon.

23 Serangoon Central
#B2-58/59 nex@Serangoon
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 6634 4486
Nearest Station: Serangoon

For more recommendations, read our guide on the best desserts in Singapore.