The best cakes to get for Christmas this year

From Goodwood Park Hotel

Those dreaming of a white Christmas will enjoy this elegant creation from Goodwood Park Hotel. Dressed in snowy white, slice into layers of pistachio sponge and pear mousse, studded with juicy bits of poached pear. Shimmering white chocolate baubles completes the dessert. Beyond the traditional log-shaped treat, there is also a festive mousse cake ($78) fashioned to resemble a vibrant wreath, dressed in shades of red and white and flavoured with raspberry jam, lychee-whipped white chocolate ganache, and apple mousse. 

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From Pine Garden 

Instead of the usual rum and raisin combination, homegrown bakery Pine Garden adopts a lighter, but equally boozy path, to create a log cake infused with fruity flavours. Within folds of sour plum sponge cake lies cubes of umeshu jello, and the cake even comes served with a smog shot of the liqueur to finish. For kid-friendly options, the oolong cheese macchiato ($63) transforms your usual bubble tea order into a sweet, sliceable dessert. 

Order here pgcake.com

From The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore presents a trio of new log cake varieties this year. Earthy matcha is worked into fluffy sponge cake, then layered with smooth vanilla praline and yuzu creme for a sweet, tangy surprise; or try the mango medley bursting with tropical aroma, where mango passion creme is paired with almond jaconde, toffee pineapple, and citrus crisp. Fall flavours are exemplified in the vanilla Mont Blanc, comprising of vanilla chantilly creme and candied Sabaton chestnut.

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From Paul Bakery

Pear and chocolate come together in this sweet treat – available in two convenient sizes. The small is great for a cosy get-together, and feeds up to four. Light pear bavaroise is paired with creamy milk chocolate mousse and a crunchy chocolate biscuit base. Other bite-sized treats feature the mini berries tartlet ($39 for eight) that comes elegantly decorated with juicy fruits, and the adorable reindeer lollipop ($3.90) that is too cute to eat. 

Order here paul-singapore.com

From Sourbombe Bakery

There's no such thing as too many sweet treats for Christmas. Delightfully named Jingle Bombes, the Christmas sourdough doughnuts by Sourbombe Bakery comes in flavours like burnt corn with miso caramel popcorn, blueberry speckled macaron with Earl Grey and blueberry jam, and raspberry pistachio spirulina choux. There are also Christmas sourdough croissants available including the indulgent Death by Chocolate which uses a cocoa butter-infused dough, a chocolate baton in ole’ Pain Au Chocolate fashion, and filled with a Valrhona chocolate crème patisserie and hazelnut praline and the savoury dukkah ham and cheese croissant. Jingle Bombes start from $22 for a box of three, $38 for six and $52 for nine doughnuts. Christmas croissants are $42 for a box of six.

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From Shangri-La Singapore

Yes, everything about this adorable creation is edible. And this includes the crate-like exterior of the Cajette de Fraises. Hidden within is a fluffy vanilla sponge cake that comes layered with honey yoghurt mousse and strawberry confit. A layer of fresh strawberries crowns this light, easy-to-eat dessert.

Order here shangri-la-sgdining.com/singapore-celebrations/web/order-now.aspx

From InterContinental Singapore 

For a sweet centrepiece, consider this adorable igloo-looking cake. Its chocolate egg penguin adds a touch of whimsy, while flavours of coconut mousse paired with blackberry lime jelly and coconut lime sponge cake make for a tropical, bright dessert to cut through all that heavy feasting. 

Order here singapore.intercontinental.com/festive/