Cover Signature cakes and handcrafted sugar flowers by Winifred Lua are as stunning to look at as to eat (Photo: Winifred Kristé Cake)
Signature cakes and handcrafted sugar flowers by Winifred Lua are as stunning to look at as to eat (Photo: Winifred Kristé Cake)
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From PM Lee’s mee siam-inspired cake to Louis Vuitton trunk-inspired creations, these local cake designers are here to serve up a slice that is truly one-of-a-kind
Everyone is in the market for customised cakes these days. From the minimalist geometric edible sculptures of Crummb to a trending Tiktok baking sensation brandishing outrageous Taylor Swift-inspired cakes, these cake designers and their epic stacked creations are definitely not messing around. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong even made headlines recently when he was presented with a sizeable cake custom-baked by Shangri-La Singapore on his final day in parliament as Singapore’s third prime minister.
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Above Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s customised cake by Shangri-La Singapore (Photo: Instagram / @baeyyamkeng)
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s customised cake by Shangri-La Singapore (Photo: Instagram / @baeyyamkeng)
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Weighing almost ten kilograms, the cake set the stage for some of Lee’s favourite items and pastimes. Think a bowl of mee-siam, a cup of Hainanese kopi, an assortment of Nyonya kueh, and even some of his favourite books.
Harbouring a fantasy cake for a special occasion? Look no further than these local cake designers who guarantee to bring your wildest cake dreams to life.
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1. Creme Maison Bakery
Ever had a floral cupcake bouquet made entirely out of buttercream? Creme Maison Bakery did that first. Besides the feat, the local bakery is consistent when it comes to sorting out any cake customisation demands on the island—especially for the island’s rich and famous. From majestic edible centrepieces to whimsical superhero-themed birthday cakes and lavish stacked tiers, the perfectly frosted cakes at Creme Maison Bakery are all made by a team of skilful craftsmen. And it won’t be just white cake for layers as the bakery has a creative range of flavours for you to choose from. Think orange milk chocolate fudge cake, earl grey lavender, raspberry lychee rose and even matcha salted egg. You’re encouraged to let your wildest flavour combination run wild here.
Creme Maison Bakery
Address: 30 Tai Seng Street, BreadTalk IHQ, 08-03C, S(534013)
2. Winifred Kristé Cake
She’s customised for luminaries like Michelle Obama—that alone speaks volumes. When it comes to floral-themed cakes, Winifred Lua and her stunning signature of handcrafted sugar flowers rank high on this list. Hailing from a tutorage under world-renowned cake artist Maggie Austin and designing a spread for Martha Stewart, Lua’s portfolio is impressive. Her dreamy cakes—usually spotted at weddings and lavish parties—are a work of art and the devil’s in the details with every hand-painted layer. The Winifred Kristé Cake promise is that no two cake designs will ever be the same, a testament to its bespoke creations.
Available to order from winifredkristecake.com/pages/cake-commissions
3. Crummb
Crummb’s cakes should all come with a “do not touch” sign as one would see in museums. Owner and cake artisan Teo Pau Lin put the sculpt in sculpture when she first took it upon herself to design her ideal wedding cake. Now, she creates minimalist cakes that would make front page covers by harnessing her creative eye while drawing inspiration from graphic, textile, fashion and architecture design. Think textured geometry cakes that mimic origami, marbled fondant and metallic finishes. Choose from chocolate, vanilla bean, speckled earl grey tea, yuzu zest and champagne flavours, matched with Italian meringue buttercream and chocolate frosting.
Crummb
Address: 80 Rifle Range Road, S(588386)
4. Dee Bakes
Let’s face it, anything and everything Taylor Swift is bound to turn into gold. Local baker Adeline Tan first sparked an idea to bake a Swift-inspired cake as a homage to her favourite pop star. Soon enough, the power of social media caught wind alongside the Eras Tour in Singapore and Tan’s wildly imaginative creations went viral. She also made a sour gummy-filled cake for Iman Fandi’s album release party last October which Fandi proceeded to crack apart with a pink baseball bat. From gut-spilling cakes—thank you, Olivia Rodrigo—and glitter bomb stacks to burning printed edible wafer sheets for an epic reveal of the cake face, Tan’s eye-catching creations bring relatable song lyrics to life. Today, she releases her availability by the month to satiate anyone who’d like a taste of her work.
Order from link in bio via @dee_bakes on Instagram
5. Rainbowly
One of the pioneers when it comes to dreaming up stunning edible fruit arrangements, Rainbowly offers respite to those in search of proper cake alternatives. Every customised bouquet is made fresh upon order by a crew of chocolate artists who honed their skills in the United Kingdom. From a chocolate-dipped strawberry pyramid to a fresh fruit bouquet bejewelled with buttons of macarons, these creations are simply less sinful and yet equally delicious to taste. Want to really impress? You could ask for a riff on the guilt-free watermelon cake that comes studded with premium seasonal fruits.
Available to order from rainbowly.com
