What calories? Make December a cheat month with these Christmas log cakes that are more than just eye candy.
Alice Boulangerie Alice Christmas Cake
Get onboard the exquisite Alice Christmas Cake ($108++). Crafted into the charming silhouette of a train, this show-stopping treat features a moist hazelnut pound cake layered with rich orange-infused Guanaja 70 percent chocolate mousse and a silky maple mousseline. Get it at www.aliceboulangerie.com.sg.
Breadtalk Santa’s Sleigh
Start dashing through the snow on Santa’s Sleigh ($52.80). It has a chocolate chiffon base topped with dark chocolate and brown sugar mousse, and crowned with a crackable Santa hat that hides sweet surprises inside. Who knows, you might find a golden ticket (hidden only in 31 hats) where you could win $100 Din Tai Fung vouchers or the grand prize – a round-trip to Japan for two worth $3000! Get it at www.breadtalk.com.sg.
Cat & the Fiddle Black Forest Log Cheesecake
Decorated to resemble a classic Yule log, the limited-edition Black Forest Log Cheesecake ($58.90) is filled with white and dark chocolate cheese mousse – a treat for cheese lovers looking to add a rich cheesy delight to their holiday spread. Get it at www.catandthefiddle.com.
Cedric Grolet Buches de Noel
Cedric Grolet’s two Buches de Noel ($125 each) are his renditions of a traditional festive log cake. Signature Flowers is made from a blend of tropical flavours such as coconut, passionfruit, mango and lime, and adorned with mini flowers fashioned from piped white, cream and orange-toned frosting. Signature Fruits combines the sweetness of vanilla with the tartness of lemon, orange and grapefruit, The cake is also topped with Grolet’s signature trompe-l’œil fruits, made using fresh marmalade. Available only for takeaway. Get them at cedric-grolet.com/singapore, or email [email protected].
Janice Wong Santa Pom Pom
This is one of the cutest cakes we’ve seen this season. The Santa Pom Pom ($98) is a beautiful domed cake made with pistachio mascarpone mousse, strawberry pineapple compote and red currant pistachio sponge, along with pistachio crispy for a slight crunch. Get it at janicewong.online.
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore Whimsical Festive Goodies
The resort presents a playful selection of festive goodies such as whimsical log cakes like the Tropical Wonderland Express, a vibrant blend of mango, passionfruit, and chocolate coconut mousse in the shape of a locomotive. Other treats include Christmas pinatas, panettones and a range of traditional favourites, perfect for celebrating the joy of the holidays. Get them at www.shangri-la.com/en/singapore/rasasentosaresort.
