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

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

Photo Credit: Instagram

25 GRAMS BAKERY

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

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

BUTTER STUDIO

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

Butter Studio has several outlets in Singapore.

CREME MAISON BAKERY

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

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

Photo Credit: Instagram

DELCIE’S DESSERTS & CAKES

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

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

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

FLUFF BAKERY

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

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

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY

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

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

Plain Vanilla Bakery has several outlets in Singapore.

Photo Credit: The Frosted Chick

THE FROSTED CHICK

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

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

Photo Credit: The Marmalade Pantry

THE MARMALADE PANTRY

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

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

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

Photo Credit: Instagram

THE UGLY CAKE SHOP

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

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

TWELVE CUPCAKES

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

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

Twelve Cupcakes has various outlets in Singapore.

Brownies are irresistible chocolate squares that will win bae’s heart over with its indulgent, chocolatey goodness. Said decadent treats come in an assortment of flavours and textures — fudgy, dense or crisp — and will light a smile on your faces upon the first bite.

Here are the best brownie spots in Singapore that dish out addictive, fudging good brownies.

BUNDT BY THE BACKYARD BAKERS

Join the hype — and queue — for BUNDT by The Backyard Bakers! Located a stone throw’s away from Clarke Quay MRT, this acclaimed takeaway kiosk doles out the likes of jet-black, fudgy brownies, blondies and speciality cold brews. They also switch up their menu daily, offering a different baked surprise each time.

Skyrocketing to success for their toothsome brownies, these treats come in a variety of mouthwatering flavours such as Nutella Hazelnut and Crunchy Peanut Butter. Dark chocolate lovers will also be pleased to know BUNDT serves mean dark chocolate brownies as well.

BUNDT by The Backyard Bakers
2 Havelock Rd
Havelock II, #01-22
Singapore 059763
Mon to Fri: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay/Chinatown

//

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY DINER 

Satisfy bae’s brownie fix here at Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner. Boasting a stellar line up of French pastries, savouries and a cosy ambience, this prominent diner makes for a perfect casual spot to share a post-meal dessert with your date.

Their brownie flavours change from time to time, but we would recommend their signature Chocolate Brownie. A classic, it is lightly sprinkled with sea salt and topped with crunchy walnuts and pecans. The treat has a crisp exterior and moist middle; each bite is also chock full of luscious chocolate flavour.

Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner
Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Rd, #B1-11
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6333 4160
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

TOLIDO’S ESPRESSO NOOK

Tolido’s Espresso Nook is a humble cafe at Crawford Lane which dishes out comfort cafe fare and all-day breakfast items at affordable prices (most dishes are priced under S$20). Think Scrambled Eggs with Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Rösti and Prawn Laksa Pasta.

They have recently launched a new Homemade Fudgy Brownies topped with sea salt which is going for S$7/slice! The brownie may look unassuming, but it is one of the better brownies that we’ve had in Singapore.

462 Crawford Ln, #01-63, Singapore 190462
Tel: 6648 0178
Mon to Fri (except Tue): 8am – 4pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Bugis/Lavender

SHUBBY SWEETS

Get addicted to sweet indulgence at Muslim-owned dessert shop, Shubby Sweets. Upon stepping into their small bakery, you will be awed by their tantalising array of bite-sized brownies and choux. Perfect as gifts, the handcrafted brownies are sold in a box of five at S$7.50. Customers can also take their pick from the six different flavours available.

Our favourite out of the lot was their Speculoos Biscoff Blondie. It was generously scattered with crushed Biscoff biscuits and had an aromatic, nutty flavour. Leaning towards a cookie-like texture, the blondie was crumbly with just the right amount of sweetness.

Shubby Sweets
42 Chai Chee St, #01-68
Singapore 461042
Tel: +65 8419 9614
Wed to Sun: 12:30pm – 8pm
(Closed on Mon & Tues)
Nearest Station: Bedok

//

P.Osh

Looking for sinfully good and affordable brownies? P.Osh is a popular brownie shop which is known for their wallet-friendly brownies and cakes. You will be spoilt for choice with their extensive choice of brownies — think over-the-top treats studded with M&M’s, fruit loops and cream.

Only available in their standard chocolate flavour, the goodie is laced with rich, thick streaks of chocolate fudge before it is topped with an assortment of designs. Boyfriends take note: you can also pre-order and customise your brownies to surprise bae!

P.Osh
9 Yio Chu Kang Road
Space @ Kovan, #01-41
Singapore 545523
Tel: +65 9007 0014
Mon to Sat: 10am – 8pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Kovan
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

Indulge your cocoa cravings with Awfully Chocolate’s signature Salted Butterscotch Brownie! The gourmet treat is made from a moreish, opulent combination of their famed artisanal chocolate and salted butterscotch. Beautifully presented in a sleek box, the dessert is well-packaged and exudes a classy vibe.

Baked in thick layers of chocolate brownie and butterscotch batter, the middle is sprinkled with natural sea salt, resulting in a full-bodied treat with a perfect balance of sweet and salty nuances. The brownie is also incredibly moist with a cake-like texture.

Awfully Chocolate
Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Rd, #B1-52
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6338 3527
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

//

PLAIN VANILLA

Sticking to traditional recipes and serving pastries of familiar, nostalgic flavours, Plain Vanilla serves up good ol’ pastries that will surely remind you of your grandmother’s baking. Savour their Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie, a thick slab of dark chocolate made from dark chocolate chunks and coated with a peanut butter frosting.

Their chewy brownie sent us to sweet paradise; the peanut butter frosting was soft and creamy, melding extremely well with the dense and fluffy brownie base. The brownie was reminiscent of a cake and had a harmonious blend of sweet nuttiness.

Plain Vanilla Bakery
ION Orchard, IN GOOD COMPANY Concept Store
2 Orchard Turn, #B1-06
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 8299 9422
Mon to Thurs: 11am – 7pm
Fri to Sun: 10am – 7:30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

I have been on a lookout for the best cupcakes in Singapore, and I think my adventure can end with Plain Vanilla Bakery. They are one of my new favourite cupcake places.

Plain Vanilla is a small retail space – i.e. no dining area – located on the second level of a shop house in Holland Village. Unlike its name, the cupcakes ($3.20 each, or $18 for six) at Plain Vanilla are hardly plain. They are, in fact, some of the best tasting cupcakes I’ve had in town.

I was told that they have nine different cupcakes (milk chocolate chip, carrot, red velvet, dark chocolate ganache, chocolate hazelnut, cinnamon brown sugar, strawberry white chocolate, milk chocolate banana, cookie and cream) available everyday, with a few flavours rotating. I have not tried all the cupcakes, but I intend to. If you beat me to it, do leave a comment and let me know which are the ones that are worth getting.

Plain Vanilla Bakery
34A Lorong Mambong
Tel: +65 6465 5942
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 8pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm
(Closed on Mon)

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

Featured in

icon-1