Show of hands – who thinks that desserts and pastries are the best part of every meal? We sure do! Whether it’s pancakes and ice cream, bubble tea or cheesecakes, we love a sweet treat once in awhile. But for the ultimate bite-sized pick-me-up, the award has to go to a perfectly frosted cupcake.
Give in to your sweet tooth with our roundup of some of the most popular cupcakes in Singapore!
Plain Vanilla
Everyone knows Plain Vanilla, and of course, their iconic Red Velvet cupcake. What started out as a quaint little takeaway bakery in Holland Village is now a household name with multiple outlets across the island. Our personal faves are Cinnamon Brown Sugar and of course, the Earl Grey Lavender.
Fluff Bakery
The name doesn’t lie: this halal-certified bakery delivering delightfully fluffy and delicious confections. And many will agree because they’re so popular, they sell out as soon as they hit the shelves! Nab their popular flavours online – you can’t go wrong with the luscious Nutella Red Velvet, Salted Caramel, or Asian-inspired ones such as Horlicks and Thai Iced Tea.
Delcie’s Desserts & Cakes
For our friends with dietary restrictions or a sensitive stomach, you’ll be happy to know Delcie’s Desserts & Cakes serves up a plethora of gluten-free, vegan as well as diabetes and allergy-friendly cupcakes! Feast away on their vegan-friendly Cempedak and Durian cupcakes as well as their gluten-free Banana Chocolate cupcakes!
The Marmalade Pantry
The Marmalade Pantry is synonymous with brunch fare, but one shouldn’t miss out on their decadent cupcakes! The flavours range from classic to unique, such as S’mores, Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, Mudslide (chocolate cupcake with orange marmalade filling) and Cloud Nine, which features white coconut and cream cheese.
Creme Maison Bakery
A pioneer in Singapore’s cupcake scene has got to be Creme Maison Bakery, who rose to fame with their beautifully handcrafted floral cupcakes and have expanded their range of beautiful designs (you MUST check out their Terrarium cupcakes!!) If you don’t need fancy cupcakes, they also offer gourmet flavours such as their Earl Grey Lavender, Banana French Toast and Varlhona Chocolate.
The Frosted Chick
The Frosted Chick is well-known for customized cakes and beautifully decorated dessert table spreads, on top of their unique cupcake flavours that will leave you wanting more. Check out their Lemon and Caramelised Meringue, Vanilla Lychee and Ondeh Ondeh cupcakes for something different!
The Ugly Cake Shop
The cupcakes at The Ugly Cake Shop are anything but ugly. This local cupcake store offers rather classic flavours but also has some fun locally-inspired flavours such as the Vicki Salted Egg, along with some vegan-friendly options like the Zane Chocolate Truffle.
Twelve Cupcakes
One of Singapore’s cupcake veterans since 2011, Twelve Cupcakes sets the standard for cupcakes and you’ll have a hard time finding a mall in Singapore that doesn’t have a store. They have daily flavours and seasonal flavours that change each month, keeping customers on their toes.