The best halal cake shops in Singapore

This halal artisanal bakery first made waves for its delightfully unique cupcakes – think earl grey pear, bandung, mooncake and honey cornflakes, just to name a few. Now, it has expanded its menu to include savoury breads, galettes, donuts and even gelatos, among many other luscious treats. And if its whole cakes that you're looking for, Fluff Bakery has signature flavours like pandan gula melaka, strawberry liquid cheesecake milk crumbs, and Ferrero Rocher. 

Scroll through the feed of Dapiku Sweets' Instagram account to marvel at all the gorgeous cakes made by the home-based bakery. Interestingly, Dapiku Sweets appears to enjoy two extreme types of cake decorating: the minimally-frosted naked cake, or intricately decorated vintage-style cakes. Both are equally show-stopping. 

While custom-designed cakes are fun, Dapiku Sweets takes pride in its signature creations. These magically-flavoured and textured creations include the likes of Funfetti, Vanilla & Speculoos (funfetti buttermilk sponge, speculoos crunch, vanilla yogurt cream cheese, sour raspberry) alongside seasonal cookies and treats. 

Kueh Lapis by Mom is a home-based business with a story that goes back to the ‘70s. Back then, the founder’s mom sold homemade baking treats and held baking classes that were so popular, she was even featured in newspapers, magazines and on radio. Over the circuit breaker period, she began baking again to relieve some of her stress and her timeless recipes were once again enjoyed and raved about. These recipes can be savoured in the lapis cakes, made in traditional flavours like spiced Batavia, prune and cempedak to more modern twists like orange chocolate, kaffir lime and strawberry haw flakes.

Butter Studio is a homegrown brand that has been baking handcrafted sweet delights for over 10 years. Inspired by the time-tested recipes passed down from their grandmothers, Butter Studio's founders honour tradition while infusing unique modern touches. This can be seen in the brand's seasonal Eid cookies like Mango Pineapple Tarts and Parmesan Pineapple Cheese Balls, as well as its mini cake that come in many cute designs. Even their cupcakes can be custom designed especially for you. So, go ahead and order a Butter Studio treat and have it look exactly how you want it!

Butter Studio has 3 takeaway kiosks (Tampines Mall, Takashimaya and Bugis Junction) and a sit-in cafe at Jalan Besar if you’re looking to spend some time enjoying a slice of cake and tea.

Wonderland Sweetscape is a hidden gem located in the basement of City Gate. This dessert parlour exudes romance with its blush pink interior and floral decor everywhere – a nod to its roots as a wedding cake specialist. Do note that Wonderland Sweetscape is a takeaway shop. The availability of cake flavours varies daily but here are some you can look forward to: classic Victoria sandwich, chocolate raspberry, lemon yuzu, classic orange, chocolate salted caramel and white chocolate butterscotch. This is truly a wonderland of glorious cakes. For anyone looking for wedding cakes, book an appointment with Wonderland Sweetscape and see your dream wedding cake come alive with its bakers' artisanal craft. By Sharifah Yusoff

Shartini’s Food Journal is a home-based baker who crafts beautiful custom cakes. These range from cartoon characters to animals made from fondant, tiered cakes and even trendy designs like the 2D Comic Cake, Bentok Cakes and Money Pulling Cake. For flavours, Shartini has quite a variety – like coconut mango (coconut sponge with homemade mango curd), vanilla cookie butter (vanilla sponge with cookie butter fillings and crushed speculoos cookies), and Milo Dinosaur (chocolate cake with Milo frosting) among many others. Shartini’s Food Journal also makes seasonal items for Hari Raya and Chinese New Year like roll cakes and cookies of interesting flavours. For first dibs on her seasonal menu, give this seasoned home baker a follow on Instagram.

Ondeh-ondeh, pengat pisang, puteri salat, badak berendam and pulut hitam. No, these aren't kuih you will find at Julie Bakes. Rather, they are some of the flavours of cake available at this shop located along the bustling Bussorah Street. Inspired by the classic kuih flavours we all know and love, Julie Bakes cakes are a true taste of tradition-meets-modern. 

Take the pulut hitam cake, which features pulut hitam-flavoured sponge with actual coconut milk-infused black glutinous rice sandwiched between the layers. Meanwhile, the badak berendam has pandan-based cakes filled with grated coconut and fragrant gula melaka pieces. Both are finished with a drizzle of coconut milk for that superbly rich texture that local kuih are known for. 

For non-adventurous eaters, Julie Bakes has safer options too such as peanut butter chocolate and biscoff speculoos. Cakes are available in slices and whole. By Sharifah Yusoff

Cut through its scorched top and let the dreamy creamy molten cheesy centre escape. The basque burnt cheesecake is the ultimate indulgent cake and no one does that sweet, melty ooze better than Paparch. Paparch became extremely popular on social media over the circuit breaker period with many trying to get their hands on the coveted dessert. A cult favourite, Paparch fans attest to how devilishly delicious each cake is and how perfectly cheesy-gooey the heart is. Apart from the classic flavour, occasionally they have seasonal specials and new flavours like chocolate, mint chocolate, hojicha, caramelised banana and even durian.

Find Lynn’s Cakes in the quiet estate of Eng Kong Terrace. Lynn’s Cakes specialises in custom, tiered wedding cakes with delicate floral accents that will wow guests. For the everyday cake lover, this café offers a good selection of sliced cakes that are best paired with a hot drink and some alone time. Signature flavours include carrot cake, Rainbow Beauty, and triple chocolate speculoos. For cheesecake lovers, Lynn Cakes offers up its Belgian chocolate cheesecake – a dark and rich dessert that will surely hit the spot. If you cannot decide between a sponge cake or a cheesecake, give the cookie butter cheesecake a try. It has a cheesecake layer sandwiched between two layers of caramelised cookie butter sponges - it’s like having two cakes in one!

Follow the buttery scent of freshly baked goodness to The French American Bakery, a quaint little takeaway spot along the vibrant Haji Lane alley. It is pastry heaven here with rows of beautifully flakey croissants, sweetly caramelised Kough-Amman, colourful mixed fruit danishes and torch-upon-order crème brûlée alongside various other viennoiseries and desserts. While breads and pastries are the stars at the French American Bakery, its cakes are not to be missed. The carrot cake with dreamy cream cheese frosting and lemon loaf are staples on their menu, while seasonal bakes like French apple cake and blueberry lemon loaf may appear from time to time.