These Christmas log cakes are all ready and dressed up for the festive season in Singapore. Are you?
So you’ve got your home tricked out and the festive playlist sorted. The turkey is well on its way and your liquor cabinet is stocked with booze, thanks to the efficient delivery guys… but how about dessert? A good Christmas meal is only memorable if it ends on a sweet note, at least that’s what we say. If you’re still in the midst of getting your sweet options sorted out, let this list of Christmas log cakes in Singapore be your guide.
Best Christmas log cakes in Singapore for 2023
1. InterContinental Singapore
Looking just as exquisite as they taste, you don’t wanna miss InterContinental Singapore’s artisanal log cakes in three brand new flavours. Meticulously crafted by acclaimed executive pastry chef Jason Goh and his team, this spellbinding collection includes the show stopping grandeur blue yule log. Adorned with mesmerising blue and gold dusting, expect indulgent layers of coconut mousse, exotic mango-passion crémeux, attap seeds and fluffy pandan genoise.
Chocolate fans will adore the chocolate hojicha yule log, elevated with an aromatic hojicha ganache and tantalising crunch. Or, opt for the winter berries and vanilla yule log with a Madagascar vanilla and ivory white chocolate mousse base, complemented by fresh berry marmalade, almond financier and crispy feuilletine.
InterContinental Singapore, from $54, available for self-collection and delivery from 20 November to 25 December
2. Angelina
Nothing screams festive more than a ruby red Christmas log cake. Angelina’s version brings together cranberry and raspberry cream, hazelnut biscuit, vanilla ganache and mousse, and cranberry jelly. The patisserie has also come up with a white Christmas alternative if red is not your colour. Look forward to mango and passion fruit cream, white chocolate lime crisps, and coconut dacquoise. We can’t get enough of the bauble toppers!
Angelina, $139, available for pre-order from 1 December, order online
3. Shangri-La Singapore
This Christmas, elevate your festive indulgence with a captivating selection of cakes like the “Once Upon A Time” 3D cake ($128 nett, 1.5kg) with Earl Grey tea-infused light cream, financier, and zesty mandarin orange marmalade. Another fruity treat? The rich mango indulgence log cake ($88 nett, 1kg) boasts a delightful medley of tropical flavours.
Alternatively, sleigh your festive feast with ‘Santa Sleigh’ ($75 nett, 1kg), a stunning cake on a chocolate sleigh; the triple truffle crunchy log cake ($88 nett, 1 kg) that’s a returning fave from last year; or the ‘All-Time Favourite Grandma Chocolate Log Cake’ ($78 nett, 1kg), a timeless treat with indulgent chocolate buttercream. Psst: there’s also the Mao Shan Wang durian and coconut log cake ($90 nett, 1kg) for fans of the king of fruits!
Perk alert: enjoy 15% off for purchases made by 3 December 2023.
Shangri-La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350
4. Nesuto
Knives at the ready, ‘cos it’s time to slice into Nesuto’s delightful selection of log cakes. First up: the chocolate Yule log, which consists of caraibe whipped ganache, pecan cocoa nib crunch, and housemade pecan praline. Meanwhile, we have our hopes up for the chestnut and vanilla Yule log. Think tantalising matcha sponge cake, chestnut brandy mousse, and tangy Griottine cherries. These are unforgettable festive treats you should serve at your Christmas party.
Nesuto, $69, order online
5. Tablescape
Those with a sweet tooth will love Tablescape’s mouthwatering options. The Royal Stout Dream is a luxurious log cake featuring a stout and vanilla mousse, chocolate apricot jam, and chocolate glaze. If you want a tangy kick to your Yule log, check out the Oh Zesty Santa!, a delectable blend of orange and mascarpone filling, Valhorna chocolate mousse, and mini chocolate pearls. The highlight is obviously the Santa layer – how cute are they?
Tablescape, from $78, available for pre-order from 21 November, order online
6. Alice Boulangerie
Looks like Alice Boulangerie has done it again with its log cake. This year’s offering is a harmonious blend of pistachios and red berries compote, alongside a base dipped in dark chocolate and feuilletine. The piece de resistance is, undoubtedly, the 3D squirrel mascot, which is made from orange dark chocolate mousse. We can’t bear to eat this one!
Alice Boulangerie, $96++, order online
7. Tigerlily Patisserie
How about a combination of sweet and spicy? The patisserie has come up with a spiced pear and dark chocolate variation this year, and we’re excited to sink our teeth into it. Think pear compote infused with cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, on top of a crumble base and encased in dark chocolate mousse.
Tigerlily Patisserie, $92, available for pre-order from 21 November, order online
2. Patisserie Cle
If you’ve been hunting for the perfect log cake in Singapore, you can call off the search now. This pastry shop has two creations waiting for you! The pistachio log consists of sponge cake, almond crunch, caramel, and mousse that heavily features cashews. If that’s not for you, then you can’t go wrong with the black forest classic. The cake is beautifully layered with kirsch-soaked cherries, dark chocolate mousse, and vanilla chantilly cream. Forget the diet this season and enjoy these treats!
Patisserie Cle, $65, order online
9. The Marmalade Pantry
The Marmalade Pantry’s A Christmas Tale feast includes two cake selections. The berries cheese log cake is a tangy, vibrant delight with various berries, white chocolate crunch, and cream cheese frosting. Or, tuck into the classic chocolate truffle log cake for a luxe treat. This has a 70% dark chocolate creme, chocolate macadamia crunch, and chocolate sponge.
The Marmalade Pantry, $68+, order online
10. Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
Celebrate Christmas the old school (and budget-friendly) way with the beloved homegrown bakery’s locally-inspired flavours. The kaya buttercream log cake is a familiar treat featuring pandan sponge, salted buttercream and desiccated coconut. Meanwhile, the coconut gula melaka log cake offers pandan sponge, gula melaka and grated coconut in each lovely bite.
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, from $28, order online or in-store until 4 January 2024
11. Cat & the Fiddle
Cat & the Fiddle conjures up two new festive cakes for the season, and we love the sound of them. The chocolate mint log cheesecake is a fascinating combination of dark chocolate and mint chocolate cheese mousse, dark chocolate sponge, and beautifully piped creme chantilly. Those who want a dash of spice with their sweet treats should get their paws on the apple cinnamon log cheesecake. Think of the caramelised apple filling and cinnamon caramel cheese mousse melting in your mouth. Bring on the stretchy pants!
Cat & the Fiddle, from $68.90, order online
12. Paul
The bakery has three log cakes to select from this year. Cut your knife into the Charming Chestnut Coco, which features French chestnuts, coconut sponge cake, and crunchy almond praline. Chocolate lovers can enjoy the decadent Nuts Over You chocolate log cake with French chocolate ganache doused in milk chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. Looking for something traditional? The Snowy White Christmas log is as classic as it comes. The light sponge cake returns, filled with vanilla and pecans as well as new edible toppings.
Paul, from $39, order online
13. Swissbake
This bakery in Singapore offers scrumptious Christmas log cakes including a chocolate Yule log that contains salted caramel cereals and chocolate hazelnut spread. Prefer something lighter but still indulgent? Go for the yogurt Yule log cake, which is filled with strawberry puree and fruit and, of course, yogurt.
Swissbake, $60, order online
14. Les Amis
You can always count on this Michelin-starred restaurant to come up with a decadent log cake for everyone to savour. This year’s dark chocolate offering contains chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, sponge cake, and crispy feuilletine underneath a luxurious glazed layer. Another slice? Don’t mind if we do.
Les Amis, $88, order online
15. Delifrance
Usher Yuletide in with Delifrance’s seasonal offerings. The Joy of Delifrance log cake is a staple in its festive feast, adding sparkles to the dining table. Check out the smiley expression on the outer layer! Who could say no to a slice of that? If you’re bored with the usual chocolate treats, the dining chain has fruity versions such as peach oolong, yuzu matcha, and strawberry yoghurt.
Delifrance, from $70.80, order online
16. Luna Patisserie
Treat yourself to the beautiful Spectaculoos Surprise log cake that’s made of speculoos chiffon sponge, speculoos milk chocolate mousse, blood peach cream and a flower-shaped core of peach curd. If you love little desserts, the Merry Medley Christmas cakes come in a pretty set of four. Dig into the genmaicha yuzu tree, hazelnut fig stump, banana milk chocolate star, and cherry dark chocolate present for a sugar rush. Or go the classic route with a traditional spiced fruitcake as a nod to the Yuletide season.
Luna Patisserie, from $45, order online
What are you waiting for? Put in an order for one of these stunning Christmas log cakes in Singapore!