Buttery, fragrant and dense, these are all the components that make up the perfect slice of kueh lapis. This popular, multi-layered Indonesian cake is a traditional dessert that Singaporeans love to indulge in, especially during tea-time.

lIf you’re hankering after a nostalgic slice of this goodness, we have here a list of 8 places that sell some of the best kueh lapis in Singapore.

ARTEASTIQ BISTRO 

The Rainbow Kueh Lapis (S$12) here at Arteastiq Bistro is a whimsical take on the classic kueh lapis and is served with red beans and a scoop of ambrosial durian gelato. Dense, fragrant and addictively buttery, the kueh lapis pairs really well with the light and creamy durian gelato.

Jewel Changi Airport
78 Airport Boulevard, #05-201
Singapore 819666
Daily: 9am — 3am
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

Photo Credit: Bengawan Solo 

BENGAWAN SOLO 

It would be a sin to do up an article on the best kueh lapis in Singapore and not include the OG of kueh lapis; Bengawan Solo. This well-loved brand has been selling these slabs of buttery goodness for years and they have never failed to provide us with the best quality kueh lapis.

Blk 500, Toa Payoh Lorong 6, #02-31
Toa Payoh Hub
Singapore 310500
Tel: +65 6354 1079
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh

Photo Credit: Deli-Indo 

DELI-INDO 

If you’re looking for a place that has a wide variety of kueh lapis, Deli-Indo is a great place to check out. Expect an array of interesting, scrumptious flavours such as Mocha, Original Spice and Prune that will surely whet your appetite.

You can order from them here. 

DON PIE 

Unlike many other commercial kueh lapis, Don Pie painstakingly steams and bakes each sponge strip layer by layer, which results in a moist yet less oily cake.Their kueh lapis is subtly sweet and fragrant and despite how dense and moist the cake is, it somehow manages to be incredibly light at the same time.

One Raffles Place
1 Raffles Place, #B1-06
Singapore 048616
Tel: +65 6536 0925
Mon to Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm
(Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Photo Credit: Indochilli

INDOCHILLI

Indochilli is another place that sells an extensive array of kueh lapis. With flavours such as Durian, Surabaya and Plum you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice here at Indochilli.

54 Zion Road
Singapore 247779
Tel: +65 6445 1766
Mon – Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Fri – Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru & Somerset

You can also order from them here.

Photo Credit: Layers The Cake 

LAYERS THE CAKE 

Layers The Cake does up the traditional kueh lapis with a bold, unique twist. They sell five delicious flavours: Mom’s Recipe, Plummy Prune, Chocoholic, Death by Choc, Almond Gone Nuts and Awakening. Definitely a place to check out if you want to try something different!

You can order from them here.

Photo Credit: Ollella Singapore

OLLELLA 

Located at Takashimaya’s Food Hall, Ollella serves an array of decadent desserts, with one of them being their array of moist, buttery kueh lapis with flavours such as Prune Rum, Salted Egg and Nutella.

3 Petain Road, #01-01
Residences@Somme
Singapore 208108
Tel: +65 6291 4076
Nearest Station: Bendeemer & Farrer Park

You can order from there here. 

Photo Credit: Fungkeke

SWEE HENG 1989

Swee Heng’s smooth, buttery cakes are sure to make your day! We are absolutely addicted to these moist slabs of goodness that literally melt in your mouth. They also have eye-catching rainbow coloured kueh lapis we are in love with!

You can order from them here. 

The number of specialty dessert cafes in Singapore is increasing, and when it comes to selecting a venue for afternoon tea or some me-time over sweets, we have more options these days.

Chouquette by Ollella, a pretty new kid in town, has caught our attention with an unlikely combination of artisanal French chouquettes (ranging from S$4 to S$5 each) and mouthwatering traditional Indonesian kueh lapis (S$1.50 per slice).

Chouquette by Ollella’s fancy-looking choux pastries and delicious kueh lapis are handcrafted lovingly by two talented sisters. The duo have given up their prospects in marketing and chemical engineering respectively to pursue their baking passions.

We paid Ollella a visit and here’s what we loved.

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Chouquette by Ollella’s menu is limited but impressive. There are seven irresistible chouquette flavours to choose from – Apple Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate, Lemon Meringue, Matcha Azuki, Raspberry, Tiramisu and Vanilla.

There is a Mini Choux Platter (S$21) where you get to savour every flavour in bite-size portions for those who simply can’t decide on what they want.

In case you are wondering, chouquettes are essentially airy sugary-topped puff pastries that are delightfully crisp on the outside and stuffed with luscious cream inside. And over at Ollella, each piece of chouquette looks like a “haute couture” dessert.

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Chouquettes aside, the little gourmet establishment has also made quite a name for itself with their authentic freshly baked Kueh Lapis Legit (600g for S$38, 1.2kg for S$72).

These homemade 20-layer Indonesian cakes take at least half a day to prepare and are made with zero preservatives. An online preorder is required if you are after a box of this Kueh Lapis goodness.

Ollella
3 Petain Road
Singapore 208108
Mon, Wed to Sun: 12pm – 9pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

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.