5 patisseries in Singapore to get yule log cakes this Christmas
Fairy lights, pine trees and Christmas tunes can only signal one thing – it’s time to put on your stretchiest pair of pants and eat cake. More specifically, log cakes.
To help end your festive dinner with a bang, we’ve gathered five patisseries you can get delicious yule log cakes from this festive season. And no, they’re not all chocolate logs.
Best of all, most of them have early bird discounts, so make your orders quickly if you want to get the best value.
Do note that cakes from all patisseries will be available for collection only from Dec 1 onwards.
1. Patisserie Cle
79 Lucky Heights and Paya Lebar Office Centre, 01-01, 29 Paya Lebar Road
Open: Operating hours vary across stores
Starting as a home-based business, Patisserie Cle has come a long way since it was launched four years ago. The young duo behind the bakery boast an impressive combined resume, with stints at Michelin-starred restaurants such as Les Amis under their belt.
The bakery launched a Christmas collection featuring classic desserts such as its black forest log cake (S$58 for 4.5 inch, S$98 for 9.5 inch), along with more unique pastries in its Christmas gift box (S$88).
Look forward to a series of nine entremets (layered mousse-based desserts) and tarts in the gift box, including a reindeer and snowman-shaped dessert that is sure to impress guests.
Note that orders placed before Nov 30 get a discount ranging from S$1 to S$3, depending on the item ordered.
What to order: Festive tea party (S$88), black forest log cake (S$58 for 4.5 inch, S$98 for 9.5 inch), Christmas gift box (S$88)
2. Patisserie Glace
Various outlets across Singapore
Open: Operating hours vary across stores
Opened in 2008, Patisserie Glace specialises in Japanese desserts. Although the bakery is not halal-certified, its Christmas cakes are Muslim-friendly.
It has three log cakes available on its Christmas menu – the Christmas Regalia (from S$42.80), Christmas Fraise (from S$44.80) and Christmas Banaan (from S$36.80).
Those looking for a more classic flavour can opt for the Christmas Regalia, a dark chocolate sponge cake rolled with ganache, while the Christmas Banaan offers something different by combining chocolate meringue with banana and fresh cream.
Orders made before Nov 30 are entitled to 15 per cent off the total bill with the promotion code “XMAS15”.
What to order: Christmas Regalia (from S$42.80), Christmas Fraise (from S$44.80), Christmas Banaan (from S$36.80)
3. Cat and the Fiddle
Various outlets across Singapore
Open: Operating hours vary across stores
Cat and the Fiddle is a halal-certified bakery well-known for its unique cheesecakes inspired by Asian flavours.
Its crowd-favourite, Yule Hee Hoo! (S$58.90), a pistachio raspberry log cake, will be making a comeback this festive season. Alongside it in the Christmas launch is a dark chocolate cheesecake, The Feline Seduction (S$58.90). While this isn’t technically a log cake, we couldn’t resist including this rich and indulgent flavour to our list.
As a bonus, orders placed by Nov 30 are entitled to a 25 per cent discount.
What to order: Yule Hee Hoo! (S$58.90), The Feline Seduction (S$58.90)
4. The Patissier
4 Mohamed Sultan Road
Open: Monday to Friday (10am to 5pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am to 4.30pm)
Residing on the lower level of a shophouse along Mohamed Sultan Road, it’s easy to miss The Patissier if you aren’t on the lookout for it.
This bakery has been in operation for over 20 years, and has built a loyal following for its elegant and delicious cakes. If you’re into the classics, The Patissier might just be your favourite find this year.
For its Christmas collection, the bakery is launching two log cakes: The chocolate flavoured A-log (S$68) and a passionfruit and strawberry white chocolate log cake, Come(t) Unstuck (S$68).
Decorations such as the reindeer’s face and the Santa Claus hat used in the Christmas cakes were specially designed and made by the team, adding a special touch to the cakes.
What to order: A-log (S$68), Come(t) Unstuck (S$68)
5. Flor Patisserie
53 Upper East Coast Road and 2 Duxton Hill, 01-01
Open: Operating hours vary across stores
Those looking to shake things up with their desserts this Christmas would want to pay Flor Patisserie a visit. It serves Japanese-inspired desserts with an emphasis on fresh and high-quality ingredients.
Instead of featuring chocolate log cakes in its Christmas collection, Flor Patisserie features two log cake flavours: Buche de noel a la matcha et peche (S$88.50), a peach and matcha log cake, and a hojicha and mango log cake (from S$62).
Those who place their orders before Nov 25 are entitled to a 5 per cent discount.
What to order: Buche de noel a la matcha et peche (S$88.50), hojicha and mango log cake (from S$62), DIY X’mas strawberry shortcake (S$52.80)
Patisserie Glace is on GrabMart, while Cat and the Fiddle and Flor Patisserie are on GrabFood. You can also book a ride to all patisseries mentioned above.