Now that we are starting to have our meals at home yet again, the chef of the fam might just be sweating it out more in the kitchen. Reward them (or yourself and everyone else close to your heart, just because) with some cakes or their baked goods of choice. Try the ones from the 4 bakeries here; if nothing else, their after-meal or teatime confections (made more delish with some special SAFRA deals) are always welcome for adding some delight and excitement to a day of WFH or staying in.

Whole cakes from Cat & the Fiddle

Self-satisfying baked goods “experts” (as in those who go about finding the best-est and sweetest confections to gobble up) will have definitely eaten a slice of classic New York cheesecake (or a dozen), and would definitely know of the award-winning pastry chef Daniel Tay and his famed cheesecake biz, Cat & the Fiddle. Even if you don’t (or just haven’t tried any of Tay’s creations), then wait no longer. There are time limited promotions on some of his whole cakes (read below) that you need to take advantage of now (or till 31 August 2021, ’cos that’s when they expire). These are the three to order stat: Red Riding Hood (900g; $48.90), a cocoa-flavoured red velvet cake with lots of colourful chocolate rice sprinkled on top; Paws of Fury (900g; $48.90), a Yuan Yang Coffee and Tea cheesecake that’s three parts Arabica coffee and seven parts Hong Kong-style milk tea; and Milo Dinosaur (850g; $45.90), the SG-favourited iced Milo dessert drink manifested in cake form.

Cat & the Fiddle, multiple locations, www.catandthefiddle.com; www.facebook.com/catthefiddle; www.instagram.com/catandthefiddlecakes

Bonus: SAFRA members get to enjoy 50% off Red Riding Hood whole cakes, and 20% off Paws of Fury and Milo Dinosaur whole cakes. Click here for more information.

All things cake from The Cake Shop

If you have zero clue on what cake to get, or just want a baked goodie of any kind to end the day on a sweet note, The Cake Shop is your go-to. And, if its physical outlets are not close to where you are, you can always choose to visit its huge online store. There’s more than enough confections here to make your day, every day, for a whole month of dining at home; you just need to take the time to peruse and order ahead. A quick click-through unfurls a mega-buffet level of sweet creations: Fruity Fantasy and Hearty Hazelnut eggless cakes, durian puffs, a handcrafted 3D MSW (Mao Shan Wang) Durian Cake creation that looks like the actual fruit, Tea Time Bundles for every budget, pretty photo print cupcakes, and lots, lots, more. Watch your wallet and your diet when visiting.

The Cake Shop, various locations, www.thecakeshop.com.sg

Bonus: SAFRA members get to enjoy 10% discount or 15% discount on a birthday month, at The Cake Shop. Click here for more information.

Healthier bakes from Bob the Baker Boy

Unfortunately, there’s such a thing as having too much cake, ’cos that would be bad for your health and weight. So, how does one, literally, can “have your cake and eat it too”? By trying out the healthy and diabetic-friendly flavoured ones from Bob the Baker Boy. Said to be SG’s leading healthy customised cakes specialist, it’s known for using soft chiffon cake layers and making customised creations that are 30 to 50 percent lower in sugar than regular ones. But, that doesn’t mean the quality or flavours are compromised; in fact, there are enough flavours to suit the taste buds of all the sweet-toothed ones out there. There’s its moist Signature 55% Belgian Chocolate Cake and a Light Japanese Strawberry Shortcake with farm-picked sliced strawberries, these are favourites with the ladies and are diabetic- and kid-friendly. For the vegetarians, there’s a Sea Salt Chocolate Cake that comes with crunchy Varlhorna choco balls, a Cookies And Cream Overload Cake that features fresh cream cheese mixed with loads of crushed cookies, and the Signature Pandan Ondeh Ondeh cake that’s a fluffy pandan cake layered with sweet, fragrant gula melaka (all from $59.90 for a 6-inch standard size). While a visit to its brick and mortar store is by appointment only, Bob the Baker Boy does offer varied island delivery options for your convenience. So, yes, you do and can have your cake and eat it too, at home and without guilt.

Bob the Baker Boy, 369 Sembawang Road, #01-03, 758382, https://bobthebakerboy.com; www.facebook.com/bobthebakerboy; www.instagram.com/bobthebakerboy

Bonus: SAFRA members get to enjoy 10% off all items at Bob the Baker Boy. Click here for more information.

Kind creations from Edith Patisserie

There’s much heart behind this bakery; the biz is named in memory of co-founder Ethel Tan’s mother, who passed on while she was just 18, and has supported many charities and causes over the years, such as sponsoring bakes for Samaritans of Singapore’s International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (ISOS) and its 50^th Anniversary Charity Gala, raising funds for the Cat Welfare Society through sales of mini cat-themed cakes and providing cakes to The Salvation Army for the birthday celebrations of at-risk youths in the organisation’s care. It’s wholesome goodness that’s also apparent in the taste of its bakes. Our top choices: cute Train Cupcakes ($27 for a box of six) that has 30% of its gross proceeds donated to the Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF); its July Special, a Gianduja Cookies & Cream Cake ($52) that’s stuffed with Oreo filling, Oreo buttercream and Oreo crumbs; its orange 5-Eyed Monster Cake ($74.90) with 5 googly fondant eyeballs; and any of its bestselling brownies, blondies, cupcakes and tarts treat boxes (from $3).

Edith Patisserie, various locations, www.edithpatisserie.com; www.facebook.com/edithpatisserie; www.instagram.com/edithpatisserie

Bonus: SAFRA members get to enjoy 10% off online bakery pre-orders at Edith Patisserie. Click here for more information.

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Burning a Yule Log, known as the “Bûche de Noël”, is a Christmas tradition that dates back to the 19th century in France. Families would burn the special log starting on Christmas eve. The burning symbolises the new year to come and welcomes good luck to the family. Today, the log is presented as a delicious log-shaped sponge cake in an assortment of flavours.

We’ve scoured Singapore for these mouthwatering confections, because really, we all deserve a treat for making it through this difficult year.

Confetti Fireplace Cake

Swensens
www.swensens.com.sg

This is made with Cereal ice cream, a new and Christmas exclusive flavour. This celebratory cake is coated in chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate ‘firewood’. If you’d like to try the ice cream on its own, Cereal Ice Cream as well as another Christmas special, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream, are available in takeaway pints. Also, consider the other Chtistmas specia, the Sticky Chewy Log.

Ivory Christmas Celebration Log Cake

Goodwood Park Hotel
www.goodwoodparkhotel.com

As part of its 120-year anniversary, Goodwood Park Hotel has introduced this Christmas special which is embellished with gold flakes and chocolate pastillas snowflakes.
A Napoleon cake with roasted macadamia nuts and lemon crémeux is blanketed in creamy Valrhona ivory chocolate mousse. The white chocolate sheets are hand-trimmed to form Goodwood Park Hotel’s Grand Tower wing.

Raspberry Chocolate Logcake – Fantasy In The Woods

Cat & the Fiddle
www.catandthefiddle.com

Resembling the timeless classic but with a twist, this roulade (rolled pastry) creation is made with velvety chocolate cheese that is filled with hazelnut crisps and a tart raspberry mousse centre. It’s a log cheesecake, but wrapped in almond sponge.

Cajette de Fraises

Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
www.shangri-la-sgdining.com

A vanilla sponge log cake, but with fluffy honey yoghurt mousse layered atop strawberry confit jam and decked with juicy strawberries. It’s crafted to resemble a crate and even comes with an edible border made from white chocolate.

Chocolate Crunch Log Cake

All Things Delicious
www.allthingsdelicious.sg

A crunchy filling and premium gianduja chocolate, this glistening chocolate log cake is covered in a chocolate glaze and topped with pretty chocolate snowflakes. It’s made with unrefined sugar, cage-free eggs, cultured butter, and is free from artificial colours or flavours. Also check out their other Christmas specials: Carrot Log Cake, Mango Passionfruit Log Cake.

Christmas Keto Chocolate Log Cake – Chocolate Ganache

Ange Bakes Keto
www.angebakesketo.com

What if you want to chomp on sweet cakes, but worry about sugar intake? This dark chocolate sponge cake roll with chocolate chantilly cream is covered with their special Nama Chocolate ganache. Ingredients used are: Almond flour, butter, heavy cream, eggs, 90% dark chocolate, natural sugar substitute erythritol and allulose.

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