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December 2023
Yule Love These 20 Log Cake Flavours & Dazzling Desserts for Christmas 2023
Dig into the delicious world of Christmas indulgence with 20 log cakes — and non-log-shaped desserts — to sweeten the festive season. Each treat promises a symphony of flavours that will elevate your holiday celebrations. From the classic chocolate log cake to daring new concoctions, these dazzling delights promise to make year-end gatherings extra memorable. Yule surely love every bite!
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1. Cranberry Yule Log – Angelina
Bring home a taste of tradition with a Christmas log cake from Angelina. The heritage tearoom and pâtisserie from Paris presents a ruby red Cranberry Yule Log. The delicate confection boasts cranberry-raspberry cream, vanilla mousse, vanilla ganache, and hazelnut biscuit. Cranberry jelly glaze and baubles of cranberry crisps add the finishing touch. $139, angelina.oddle.me
2. Chocolate & Orange Log Cake – Baker & Cook
Embrace the festive spirit with a handcrafted log cake from Baker & Cook. This Chocolate & Orange Log Cake features a decadent dark chocolate sponge enveloped in delicate layers of zesty orange marmalade. Complete with a generous coating of chocolate cream, it’s simply a roll of pure joy! $68, order.bakerandcook.biz
3. Black Forest Origami Cake – Baker’s Brew
Baker’s Brew iconic origami cakes are well-loved for their boozy content that promises to lift the spirits. And this season is no different, with the premiere of the Black Forest Origami Cake. Elegant folds of luxurious chocolate mousse sit on a bed of chocolate sponge, punctuated with indulgent bursts of liqueur-soaked Griottines cherries. $68.80, bakersbrew.com (10% off till 10 December)
4. Chocolate Croquembouche – Baristart Coffee Singapore
This festive season, Baristart Coffee Singapore unveils a decadent chocolatey twist to Singapore’s bestselling cream puffs. 15 mini chocolate cream puffs make up this limited-edition Chocolate Croquembouche. Each puff contains a velvety blend of Baristart Coffee’s Hokkaido BIEI Jersey Milk and Valrhona’s Caraïbe 66% dark chocolate. $68.80, exclusively at 65 Tras Street
5. Letter to North Pole – BreadTalk
Embellished with snowflakes and marshmallows, Letter to North Pole may look like a wintry scene, but contains a surprisingly tangy, tropical centre. The snowy white creation features layers of orange chiffon, pink guava coulis, and mango passion mousse. $58.80, breadtalk.com.sg ($10 off till 15 December with DBS/POSB cards)
6. X’mas Japanese Chestnut Cake – Châteraisé
Evoke images of chestnuts roasting on the fire with Châteraisé’s eye-catching X’mas Japanese Chestnut Cake. Japan’s most popular pâtissier combines delicate cocoa sponge and almond cookie crunch on the inside. Piles of fresh custard cream, Japanese chestnut butter cream, and candied chestnuts top it off. $65, chateraisesg.getz.co
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7. Peach Oolong Log Cake – Délifrance
Prefer something light and airy rather than rich and decadent? Then you can’t go wrong with this soft and creamy Peach Oolong Log Cake from Délifrance. Besides hints of fruity white peach and earthy oolong tea, it also leaves a refreshing and zesty aftertaste. $70.80, delifrance.com.sg (up to 15% off till 15 December)
8. Thai Green Tea Chocolate Yule Log – Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
If you’re a fan of cha keow yen, otherwise known as Thai green tea, then you’ll love this one. Dusit Thai Laguna Singapore combines the earthiness of Thai green tea with rich chocolate for a dose of holiday flavour. The result is this charming treat in the shape of a snowman. $68, dusitthanilagunasingapore.com (15% off with Citibank cards)
9. Valrhona Dark Cherries Decadence – Fanntasy
It may not be log-shaped, but this festive offering from Fanntasy by Fann Wong is a winning pretender. The Valrhona Dark Cherries Decadence showcases a chocolate crémeux that blends Guanaja 70% and Satilia 62% Valrhona chocolate. Delicate chocolate sponge, dark Italian Amarena cherries, and almond feuilletine complete the sophisticated ensemble. $75, fanntasybakes.com.sg
10. Beniazuma Sweet Potato Fruity Yule Log – Hilton Singapore Orchard
Hilton Singapore Orchard’s executive pastry chef Cindy Khoo pulls out all the stops this year with this creation. This Beniazuma Sweet Potato Fruity Yule Log truly showcases the melting pot that Singapore is. It layers Japanese sweet potato mousse, freshly picked berries, and strawberry cream tea compote with hazelnut joconde sponge. $108, hiltonsingaporeorchard.com (20% off till 10 December)
11. Santa Pom Pom Celebration Cake – Janice Wong
Savour the warmth of the season with this Santa Pom Pom Celebration Cake from Janice Wong. A dream for coffee lovers, it contains Pure Imagination Indonesia Single Origin chocolate mousse, coffee chocolate jelly, Baileys panna cotta and mousse, chocolate sponge and praline cookie. Equal parts adorable and intricate, the crochet confection also makes for a fun conversation starter at any party. $88, janicewong.online
12. Christmas Peppermint and Chocolate Egg Tarts – Joy Luck Teahouse
For a fusion touch, consider these Christmas Peppermint and Chocolate Egg Tarts from Joy Luck Teahouse. Perfect for padding the dessert table, they combine peppermint-flavoured egg custard with a chocolate layer within. Each set of four egg tarts comes in an elegant gold box, which also makes them lovely gifts. $18.80, joyluckteahouse.com
13. Santa Mailbox Tea Cake – Origin + Bloom
Gather loved ones around the table and send festive greetings via the Santa Mailbox Tea Cake from Origin + Bloom. An enchanting red chocolate mailbox houses a white fondant-covered Christmas parcel. Slice open the parcel to reveal a delicious gift of cranberry French Earl Grey pound cake. $168, marinabaysands.com
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14. Coco & Strawberry Log Cake – Pan Pacific Orchard
Pan Pacific Orchard celebrates its first Noël since opening in June this year. And it does so with beautifully handcrafted festive goodies, including this Coco & Strawberry Log Cake. Delight in uplifting notes of coconut and lime ganache in a swirl of vanilla chiffon and strawberry Chantilly cream. $98, panpacific.com/orchard
15. Swing & Sway Vanilla Choco Cake – Paris Baguette
Have a whimsical season with Paris Baguette’s Swing & Sway Vanilla Choco Cake. It features a combination of vanilla and white chocolate mousse, layers of chocolate brownie, and crunchy chocolate balls and ganache. On top, a bed of brownie crumbs provides added texture and a canvas for playful decorations. $69, parisbaguette.com.sg (10% off till 13 December)
16. All Pistachio Log Cake – Pâtisserie CLÉ
Make merry with the quintessential festive dessert as Pâtisserie CLÉ introduces the new All Pistachio Log Cake. Showcasing pistachio in different textures, it features smooth pistachio caramel between layers of light sponge on a crunchy croustillant. The creation is then encased in a light mousse and topped with whipped cream, pistachio caramel discs, and crushed pistachio. From $60, patisserie-cle.com
17. Festive Sugee Cake – Rempapa
Moist and buttery, Rempapa’s signature Sugee Cake transforms into a celebratory treat this month. This festive rendition not only sees a frosting and filling of gula melaka buttercream. Atop the fragrant bake also rests a crumble of Biscoff cookies, adding hints of cinnamon and textural interest. $95, rempapa.oddle.me
18. Starry Yule Log – Resorts World Sentosa
Experience a Star-studded Feastival with Resorts World Sentosa’s selection of showstopping festive goodies. Chocolate connoisseurs can’t go wrong with the Starry Yule Log. It boasts 70% grand cru chocolate stars with a dusting of red velvet biscuit. On the inside, creamy caramel, a blend of clementine marmalade, crème brulée, and soft fir honey cookies. $88, rwsentosa.com (free gifts with selected credit cards)
19. Mango Citrus Wonderland Log Cake – Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Singapore
Spread festive cheer with handcrafted seasonal confections from Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Singapore. A must-try is this Mango Citrus Wonderland Log Cake that comprises almond genoise sponge cake, a tangy mango, lime and white chocolate mousse, as well as fragrant yuzu citrus compote. $78, shangri-la.com/rasasentosaresort
20. The Not So Humble Coconut Crumble Cake – TeriTinkers
Translating 10 years of teaching art into artful bakes, TeriTinkers introduces The Not So Humble Coconut Crumble Cake for your festive gatherings. Using only freshly grated coconut and real pandan leaves, the seven-inch cake boasts three layers of pandan cake sandwiching velvety coconut cream and gula melaka. Finally, a crown of crunchy coconut crumble completes this not-too-sweet creation. $45, WhatsApp 9833 6627 for pre-orders (get second cake at 50% off till 1 January 2024)
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*NEW!* 21. Joyful Warmth of Christmas offerings – Toast Box
Thoughtfully-crafted for festive celebrations big and small, this Nanyang coffee chain’s offerings aren’t just delectable, they’re also incredibly pocket-friendly. The charming Merry Yule Log Cake features a pillow-soft chocolate chiffon filled with a velvety and rich chocolate ganache butter cream, and Mrs Claus’ French Toast is a decadent mouthful of custard cream topped with almond flakes, raisins and icing sugar. For a delightfully chocolately treat, opt for the indulgent Christmas Brownie Tree that’s artfully decorated with festive sprinkles. Kids will love this too! Available at all Toast Box outlets island-wide for dine-in, takeaway, online and for delivery via GrabFood, FoodPanda, or Deliveroo till 25 Dec.
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Featured image: Janice Wong
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