18 Black Sesame Cakes In Singapore That Will Leave You Wanting More
A popular pastry in many Asian countries like China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea, the black sesame cake is made with ground black sesame seeds, which give the cake its distinctive black colour. Black sesame seeds are rich in nutrients, including protein, fibre, and various vitamins and minerals. They also have a slightly nutty and earthy flavour that adds a unique taste to the cake! Although it’s not the most popular flavour here in Singapore, we do have several talented bakers and cafes serving up their unique rendition of the pastry. If you’re craving for this classic flavour, here are 20 places to get your hands on black sesame cake in Singapore!
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Pgcake
Black sesame is one of the basic ingredients in Japanese and Asian cuisines. Don't let these micro sized ingredients fool you, black sesame seeds imparts a roasted nutty flavour with deep earthy undertones, and when mixed into the smooth velvety cheesecake mix, you wouldn’t be able to resist how marvellous this Black Sesame Mochi Cheesecake tastes! That’s right, Pgcake also added mochi bits in thi...
RAE Cafe
RAE Cafe specialises in delicious cakes, tarts, and customised cake designs, with a welcoming dine-in space to enjoy a hot cup of coffee while indulging in freshly-baked treats. You can also order their Black Sesame Chiffon Cake online, which is moist and fluffy with a unique, rich and nutty flavour!
Rise
Layers of fluffy black sesame sponge filled with soy chantilly cream, roasted Japanese soy flour, black sesame ganache and crunchy sesame seeds come together for a nutty, earthy creation. This Black Sesame Kinako Cake is designed to look like a miniature Japanese zen garden lined with grey stones, green leaves and a stylized landscape raked with kinako powder.
SuperPop
All of SuperPop foods are low in net carbohydrates and do not contain any kind of added sugar. This includes their Black Sesame Cake, which is a soft and fluffy loaf cake for a pleasant afternoon tea. It is gluten free, suitable for keto, paleo, mediterranean diets and diabetic-friendly too!
The Home Pantry SG
For those who love fluffy chiffon cakes, now you can get it in this rare flavour that you won’t find in local bakeries. Black sesame is well known for its health benefits and The Home Pantry has incorporated this power food into their Black Sesame Chiffon. Each cake is loaded with pure black sesame paste and powder. No artificial colourings and flavourings added too!
The White Ombre
The White Ombre has created this unique Black Sesame Cream Cheese Carrot Cake. Enjoy super moist carrot cake packed with freshly grated carrots, roasted black sesame, toasted walnuts, pineapple and sultanas topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Tip: warm up your slice in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to enjoy a delicious warm slice!
Whyzee
The moist and fluffy black sesame cake has a distinct, rich, and nutty flavour. Black sesame paste bits add a delicious crunch. For the black sesame lovers, this Black Sesame Cake from Whyzee is for you!
Zee & Elle
This Roasted Black Sesame Hōjicha Cream Cake by Zee & Elle uses a light and soft black sesame infused sponge layered with hōjicha ganache that carries a rich and smoky taste, and finished with black sesame chantilly cream. A wonderful contrast in taste, this nutty and roasty tea flavour with a hint of sweetness can be enjoyed at any time.