Birthdays and cakes go hand in hand. And even though we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, the celebrations must still go on! And for those who are celebrating at home (in groups of five or less only, please), these places will deliver the most decadent, beautiful layered creations you need at all hours of the day.
Châteraisé
The Japanese pastry shop brand needs no introduction – they’re well known for elegant, dainty cakes that are made with lighter-than-air pastry cream and premium fruits from various prefectures in Japan. Their latest seasonal creations place the spotlight on fresh fruits from the Yamanashi Prefecture, including white peaches, Shine Muscat, and Pione grapes.
Try the beautifully assembled Yamanashi Shine Muscat and Pione Cake ($5.80 per slice, $50 whole) or the Yamanashi Shine Muscat Cake ($5.80 per slice, $52 whole) that comes dressed with juicy and sweet grapes. Available for a limited time only!
Delivery fee: Varies according to location | Free for orders above $150
whYZee
With our busy lives and hectic schedules, we all-too-often only find out about our loved ones’ birthdays on the day itself when Facebook hits us with the notifications. Thankfully whYZee is here to the rescue, taking in last-minute requests and offering express 1-hour delivery services.
They also have a huge selection of cakes available for express delivery, such as Chocolate Truffle Cake ($42.90 whole), Strawberry Shortcake ($66.90 whole), Lavender Earl Grey ($44.90 whole) and even the Basque Burnt Cheesecake ($43.90) that’s super trendy right now.
Delivery fee: $10 for standard delivery | $20 for express 1-hour delivery
Cat & The Fiddle
Cat & The Fiddle is best known for their halal-certified decadent cheesecakes that come in an assortment of flavours, ranging from Roselle Tea and Yoghurt ($48.90 whole) to Salted Caramel ($42.90 whole).
Can’t make up your mind or have to cater to different taste buds? Then there is also the 10-flavoured Fickle Feline ($52.90). The delivery fee is also super reasonable at just $6.90, and same-day delivery services are at $13.90.
Delivery fee: $6.90 for regular delivery | $9.90 flexi delivery | $13.90 for same-day delivery | Additional $10 for Sentosa
Cupplets
Cupplets’ cake intricate Peranakan cake designs definitely take the cake, and they look like works of art too beautiful to be eaten. These masterpieces (from $258) are also taken to the next level with premium flavours like Elderflower, Lemon & Rose and Yuzu Banana.
To take it up a notch, you can also splurge on their polychromatic collection (from $794) that is a special collaboration with event styling collective Fellow Folks and bespoke stationery and handcrafted wedding essentials Mylin Design & Co. It comes with an extravagant customisable cake, fresh florals and invitation stationeries such as handcrafted envelopes, invitation cards and digital prints.
Delivery fee: $15-$20 islandwide
Cake Spade
Who needs branded bags when there’s Cake Spade to put a smile on our faces? Rustic and old-fashioned at heart, every cake is baked from scratch using the best ingredients. This is a kitchen of heavenly aromas, chocolate-smudged pages of traditional recipes, and lots of love going into each and every slice of cake.
The assorted cake platter ($65) features the bakery’s best hits, including the beach tofu cheesecake, red velvet, and hummingbird cake. Individual portions of double chocolate brownie ($3.70), Nutella judge caramel ($4.90), mixed fruit tart ($8.50) are also available!
Delivery fee: Varies according to location
Petite Joy Bakes
Mini Korean-inspired cakes have been all the hype lately, especially with cute designs artfully decorated with pastel-coloured buttercream. At Petite Joy Bakes, you can customise these mini cakes with your friend’s name for a more personable touch and cute surprise ($21-$22 a piece).
If you want to take your parties up a notch, a lavish dessert table that can feed up to 70 pax (from $112) with aesthetic props is also available, but maybe keep this for when large gatherings are allowed again!
Delivery fee: Varies according to location | Free for orders above $150
Lady M
Hailing from New York, Lady M combines French pastry techniques with Japanese etiquette of precision and this can clearly be seen in their signature mille crepe cake (from $104 whole) – a laboriously stacked cake made from some 20 handmade paper-thin crepes alternated with layers of light and fluffy cream.
Apart from the signature version, the cakes can also come dusted with green tea powder (from $104 whole), or filled with earl grey-flavoured pastry cream and garnished with blue cornflowers (from $117 whole). They also take in sliced sliced cakes orders upon request!
Delivery fee: Free for orders above $200 | $10 per location for sliced cakes
Locaba
Cakes are often a big no-no for those who are eating clean or who have dietary restrictions, but with Locaba you can indulge in yummy bakes that cater to a range of dietary requirements with its range of vegan, low-carb, diabetic-friendly and ketogenic options.
Just because they’re healthier versions of the usual standard cakes, doesn’t mean that they’re not tasty! Just try the Vegan Dark Choc Raspberry Cake (from $58 whole), the Coconut Pandan Cheesecake (from $55 whole) and Vegan Mango Chia Pudding Cake (from $58 whole).
Delivery fee: $10 islandwide delivery | Free for orders over $80
Zee & Elle
Zee & Elle are a couple who enjoy the art of baking and sharing their creations with others. You can order a classic cream cake (from $58 whole) or buttercream cake (from $50 whole) online, where they have vegan and sugar-free options too.
Zee & Elle also take in customized orders where each cake is unique and handmade from scratch. They definitely take special occasions like birthdays and weddings very seriously!
Delivery fee: $10 for weekdays | $18 for weekends | $30 for specific delivery time range of one hour | additional $5 applies for Sentosa and Tuas
My Bake Studio
What’s better than a cake? A cake with money in it! With My Bake Studio, you can customise the money-pulling cake with real dollar notes inside, or it can also be replaced with printed photos for a more sentimental celebration.
On top of that, they also love imparting their skills with a wide range of workshops, from learning how to bake macarons ($108), piping your own buttercream floral designs ($168) to making a carrot cake from scratch ($98).
Delivery fee: $17 islandwide | $25 Sentosa delivery