Sweet Treats

This takeaway stand in Pasarbella whips up an array of Russian-style cakes that are moist, rich and sweet, but thankfully don't cross over into the cloying territory. The selections change daily and are updated on Facebook regularly but what you must get from here is the long stay, signature Pomegranate Cake ($52 per kg/$12 per slice). It's an original creation that features a generous spread of light fresh cream with a crazy amount of crimson red pomegranate seeds covering the cake — a perfect foil for the equally striking red hibiscus and pomegranate infused cake layers hidden below. The impressive height and bright red appearance of the cake already make for great conversation starters at your party, but it's the amazingly light combination of cake and fresh cream and the sheer amount of pomegranate seeds that makes this cake great for people who love pomegranate!
*Whole cakes have to be ordered two days in advance
Photo by Burppler Hwans Lim

It may not be the most visually stunning of cakes, but don't let the sparse presentation fool you: this Kueh Salaat Cake ($63) is one of the tastiest kuehs out there! The Nonya classic is usually sold in small slices at other bakeries, but Chalk Farm does a supersized version of it — which actually makes celebrating with a kueh cake possible! This two-layered dessert is perfectly executed here — the sturdy pandan custard is velvety-smooth and intensely fragrant, while the steamed glutinous rice is moist and sticky, mixed with pea flower extract for that distinctive, beautiful cerulean blue. Even the older generation will find this immensely satisfying!
*Whole cakes have to be ordered four days in advance
Photo by Burppler Jackson Sim

We love this confectionery for its light, sweet treats and floor-to-ceiling marble interiors, but it's the amazing Lady M Green Tea Mille Crepes ($115.55 for 9-inch cake, $9.65 a slice) that you must come for. Dusted with pleasantly bitter matcha powder, each of the 20 delicate layers in the crepe cake is separated by a thin spread of the lightest pastry cream. Magically, the thin-as-paper crepes aren't soggy when you spoon through the cake. Come by to pick up a 9-inch cake for your girlfriend's birthday, or perhaps drop by for a few slices at the sprawling two-storey outlet in Orchard Central for a tête-à-tête over dainty desserts. Also share the Gateau Nuage ($9.10 a slice) otherwise known as "cloud cake" — an airy whipped cheesecake with a cinnamon graham cracker crust topped with a sweetened sour cream for a silky finish.
*9-inch cakes have to be ordered three days in advance
Photo by Burppler Adele Chew

As well as doling out popular weekday lunch sets and brewing coffee from Drury Lane to the hungry lunchtime crowds in Jurong, this spacious cafeteria has an unassuming array of cakes from In the Brickyard that you shouldn't miss out on. A sure winner here is the Ondeh Ondeh ($38 for whole cake, $5.50 a slice) — pandan infused sponge cake with a smooth, creamy gula Melaka frosting. They're not kidding when they say it is the "softest pillowy sponge" — it's so dangerously addictive that you are likely to be gobbling up forkfuls until it's all gone. They also offer some pretty tasty sliced cakes like the crowd pleasing Thai Milk Tea Cake ($5.50 a slice).
*Whole cakes have to be ordered four days in advance
Photo by Burppler Muriel A

If you love your durian, you have almost certainly eaten one of Emicake's iconic Durian cakes, which also happens to be what we consider, the best cake version of the beloved king of fruits. And when it comes to durian, it's worth it going for the very best, which in this case means going for the Mao Shan Wang ($71.40 for 15cm) instead of the Classic D24 ($40.30 for 15cm). Every forkful of the sponge cake gets you an equal amount of luscious durian flesh embedded in the mousse, so you get to enjoy the fruit without getting your fingers dirty. The cake only loses points because they don't sell it in slices, but for the most part, it's a celebratory cake worth splurging on. Just make sure your party-goers enjoy durian too.
*Whole cakes with letterings have to be ordered one day in advance, otherwise no pre-order necessary
Photo by Burppler Hilary See

What's a girls' day out without pretty cakes? Picked Pomegranate Red Velvet, Peach Tofu Cheesecake & Lemon Meringue Tart - all really lovely cakes, except we felt the red velvet was a tad too dense.

Get your cool on at this New York popsicle franchaise, which recently set up shop in the basement of Plaza Singapura (it's beside Awfully Chocolate). These popsicles are made fresh daily and free of preservatives and additives, and come in an array of gelato and sorbet flavours — yogurtPops and gelatoPops are $5.40 each, while sorbetPops are $4.90 each. The main draw is having unlimited dips ($0.50) and toppings ($0.50) — then again, you can only stick so much on one popsicle! If you're not quite sure what to order, Burpple Tastemaker Xing Wei Chua suggests getting the Green Tea popGelato ($5.40), dipped in milk chocolate and topped with chopped almonds.
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Xing Wei Chua

Canelés are hard to come by in Singapore, so when the craving strikes, head straight to this shop in The Concourse. Originating from Hong Kong, the brand specialises in the French confection, which resembles little fluted cakes. Baked on site, the canelés are crisp on the outside yet soft and chewy on the inside. Pick from four flavours — Traditional (vanilla and rum), Mediterranean (orange zest and Grand Marnier), Irish (coffee and whisky) and Framboise (raspberry and raspberry brandy); and three sizes — cocktail ($1.80, think petits fours), medium ($3.50, a good size if you're unsure) and grand ($5.50). You can also pre-order gift boxes online. Prices start from $28 for a box of 16 cocktail-sized canelés.
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burppler Dex Neo

This was a true testament of the 🎉🎉 Best pancakes in NYC by New York Magazine! 🏆📜The plate of triple stacked pancakes was simply the best among all other pancakes I ever munched on, no kidding 😌 Never did I imagine a pancake without a scoop of ice cream could win me over; till I had this!! Ooh and wait till you drizzle that maple butter syrup, every bit to savour I dare say! The overall dining experience was very lovely indeed! A great ambience in a classy place with the most attentive & courteous staff and serving up warm food as early as 9am on weekdays? Win Liao! 🙌🏼😃😄😂l🙌🏼

With an interesting menu of Japanese-inspired food, Kumoya is bound to attract youngsters and dessert lovers with their homemade eclairs, macarons, madeleines, pancakes and parfait. That's quite a lot for a cafe, juggling both savory and sweet items!
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The mini eclairs are really delicious. I have to say they fare a notch better than many out there. With their rich flavors, you can really savour the intensity of the respective ingredient used, e.g. coffee eclair has a strong coffee taste. Obviously, not skimping on the ingredients 😁
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The fillings are generous too, filling up the entire inside of the pastry. It makes one feel satisfied from just savoring something so compact and bite-size yet full of punch 😻.
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😋Kumoya
💰$3-$20
🍴8 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199320
⏲Opening Hours: Tue to Fri, Sun: 12PM-10PM, Sat 12PM-10:30PM, Closed on Mon
☎️Tel: +65 6297 3727

While they have more flavours like grass jelly and ginkgo, I felt original is still the BEST!

These smooth beancurd tarts are freshly made everyday but to prevent disappointment, you might want to call them first to check.

Thanks @weeatfish for getting them 😉 kudos to him for the styling too!