Cover Log cakes from Dolcetto at Conrad Singapore Orchard (Photo: Conrad Singapore Orchard)

Also known as Yule logs, here are the best places to find this festive treat in Singapore

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again, marking the return of joyous traditions and rituals. Among them is the tradition of the log cake, which emerged from France in the 19th century, before becoming a universally popular Christmas dessert. Nowadays you can find log cakes in a variety of flavours and unexpected profiles, and this year, Singapore’s top pastry chefs have made sure to provide just that. With the holiday season fast approaching, here are the best places to order log cakes from to brighten up your festivities. 

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1. Shangri-La Singapore

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Above Log cakes at Shangri-La Singapore

Log cakes are works of art at Shangri-La Singapore. Among the four log cakes up for grabs this year is a new “Mango Indulgence” log cake, which lives up to its name with its mango and passionfruit mascarpone and peach lime chutney. Otherwise, go for the Mao Shan Wang durian and coconut log cake, which comes with rich, silky durian mousse that’s delightfully coated in coconut flakes.

Available to order at boutique.shangri-la.com from now till December 26.

2. Four Seasons Singapore

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Above Log cakes at the Four Seasons Singapore (Photo: Four Seasons Singapore)

Over at the Four Seasons Singapore, premium ingredients meld together to create luxurious log cakes for your Christmas table. Manjari chocolate hazelnut royaltine comes together with Amerena cherry for a rich yet tart ensemble, while Sicilian pistachio shines in the hotel’s second offering, infused with raspberry.

Available to order at shop-fssingapore.myshopify.com from now till December 25.

3. Dolcetto

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Above Log cakes from Dolcetto at Conrad Singapore Orchard

This bakery at Conrad Singapore Orchard doesn’t disappoint when it comes to festive log cakes, and for good reason. Chocolate and strawberry meet in harmonious fusion in one log cake, while the fragrant aromas of hazelnut are channeled in another. Make sure to sample the vanilla and truffle chestnut log cake, which is infused with Madagascar vanilla and dotted with candied chestnut risotto.

Available to order at conradsingaporeorchard.oddle.me from now till January 1.

4. Carlton Hotel Singapore

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Above Golden bird’s nest log cake by Carlton Hotel Singapore

At Carlton Hotel Singapore, sink your teeth into its golden bird’s nest log cake, a new creation for the year. Here, osmanthus sponge is wrapped around osmanthus vanilla crémeux, mango compote, bird’s nest and dark chocolate, making for an indulgent festive treat. Don’t forget the strawberry shortcake “bliss” log cake either. 

Available to order at celebrations.carltonhotel.sg from now till December 25.

5. Janice Wong

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Above Log cake by Janice Wong

Count on Janice Wong to deliver daring and exquisite log cakes. This year’s yule log is coloured a dreamy royal blue, wrapping chocolate sponge with dark chocolate mousse, caramel bavarois and salted caramel pecan nut, adding a welcome dash of salt to an otherwise sweet treat. 

Available to order at janicewong.online from now till December 30. 

6. Angelina

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Above Cranberry yule log by Angelina

This Christmas, Angelina is celebrating its 120th anniversary with two exclusive log cakes. The first, a cranberry yule log, puts together cranberry-raspberry cream with vanilla mousse, ganache, and hazelnut biscuit to make a log cake that’s a vision in red. The second, a caramel passionfruit yule log, brings together tart and rich flavour profiles within its white chocolate exterior.

Available to order at angelina.oddle.me. 

7. Baker’s Brew

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Above Chocolate orange yule log by Baker’s Brew

Chocolate and orange is a classic combination, and at Baker’s Brew, you get a log cake that expertly blends the richness of chocolate sponge with the zest of orange chocolate cremeux. Coated in dark chocolate and sprayed with gold, this is a showstopper that should be on your Christmas table. 

Available to order at bakersbrew.com.

8. Parkroyal on Beach Road

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Above Valrhona chocolate caramelia banana pecan log cake from Parkroyal on Beach Road

If you’re looking for indulgence, the log cakes at Parkroyal on Beach Road have got you covered. The Valrhona chocolate caramelia banana pecan log cake, for one, is incredibly soft with generous fillings of chocolate mousse, balanced by its banana flavours. The second, a vanilla and pear confit log cake, pleases with its gentle fruitiness and fragrant vanilla.

Available to order at panpacific.com from December 1 to January 1. 

9. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

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Above Vanilla mont blanc log cake at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Executive pastry chef Siddharth Prabhu has dreamed up decadent locally-inspired log cakes this festive season. Peranakan flavours are in the spotlight when it comes to the coconut snow pandan yule log, featuring fluffy pandan chiffon layered with silky coconut mousse, and tangy pineapple and passion fruit compote. It’s finished with shredded coconut. But, if you prefer classic flavours, go for the Fullerton signature black forest yule log. A crowd favourite, the treat comes layered with dark chocolate chiffon, Valrhona Guanaja 70 per cent dark chocolate cremeux and tart Morello cherries.

Available to order at shop.fullertonhotels.com from now till December 22. 

10. Da Paolo Gastronomia

Da Paolo Gastronomia’s latest log cake creation is inspired by a winter wonderland. The new white forest log cake features a fluffy vanilla sponge cake rolled with rum-spiked morello cherry compote, creamy white chocolate yogurt Chantilly and crunchy white chocolate pearls. The cake is dressed in a blanket of white chocolate shavings. The popular pistachio raspberry log cake has also returned, comprising pistachio sponge, raspberry jam and pistachio cream.

Available to order at gastronomia-foodtoorder.dapaolo.com.sg.

11. Intercontinental Singapore

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Above Some of the log cakes available at Intercontinental Singapore (Photo: IHG)

Executive pastry chef Jason Goh’s latest log cake creations is a unique take on the classic Christmas dessert. The chocolate hojicha yule log offers earthy flavours and sees chocolate sponge rolled with butter chocolate mousse, hojicha ganache and chocolate pearls. While the grandeur blue yule log presents a refreshing touch thanks to the addition of mango-passion cremeux, coconut mousse and pandan genoise.

Available to order at intercontinetalsingaporefestivegoodies.oddle.me from now till December 22.

12. Alice Boulangerie

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Above Alice Boulangerie’s exclusive Christmas log cake with 3D squirrel

Add a touch of whimsicality to your festivities with Alice Boulangerie’s exclusive Christmas log cake. This year’s speciality sees a 3D squirrel atop a log with an adorable stocking cap, made with pistachio mousseline and molten pistachio praline. It’s set on a base of dark chocolate and feuilletine, while a red berry compote cuts through the nuttiness of the cake with a dash of tart and sweet. 

Available to order at aliceboulangerie.com.sg from November 23 to December 28.

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13. Pâtisserie Clé

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Above Blackforest log cake at Pâtisserie Clé

Beloved for its delicate pastries, Pâtisserie Clé is ringing in its fifth anniversary with a lineup of two log cakes. Lovers of pistachio will fall for the all-pistachio log cake, which features a decadent pistachio caramel amid fluffy layers of sponge, encased within a light pistachio mousse. If not, the black forest log cake is a wonderful option to tuck into Kirsch-infused cherries that balance the richness of the chocolate mousse and Chantilly cream. Topped with white chocolate snowflakes, this is the ideal centrepiece for your holiday table. 

Available to order at patisserie-cle.com from now till December 30.

14. The Marmalade Pantry

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Above Log cakes at The Marmalade Pantry

Decadence is at the forefront of The Marmalade Pantry’s Christmas treats, with indulgently rich offerings. The “Merry Berry” cheese log cake, for one, features cream cheese frosting with raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries, with white chocolate crunch for an extra dash of sweetness. Chocolate is classic, and the “Nutty Noël” chocolate log cake is no different, with glorious 70 per cent dark chocolate crème and chocolate sponge, topped with chocolate macadamia crunch.  

Available to order at themarmaladepantryfestive.oddle.me from now till December 23. 

15. Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore

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Above Log cake by Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore

This log cake is a masterpiece of chocolate. There’s a luxurious blend of chocolate buttercream and Valrhona Araguani chocolate cream which add a rich, velvety texture, while Valrhona dark chocolate pearls are scattered within the cake for an unexpected crunch.

Available to order at daobydorsett.com from November 13 to December 15. 

16. Tigerlily Pâtisserie

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Above Log cake by Tigerlily Pâtisserie

Tigerlily Pâtisserie is bringing the warm Christmas spices we know and love in its log cake offering this year. It is a dark chocolate variation, made with a sinful 68 per cent Valrhona Sakanti Bali dark chocolate mousse, with the addition of pear compote infused with spices. The result is a surprisingly harmonious blend of richness and fruitiness with a dash of warmth that tastes as good as it looks. 

Available to order at order.tigerlilypatisserie.com from November 21 to January 12.

17. Oneº15 Marina Sentosa Cove

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Above Honey pear log cake by Oneº15 Marina Sentosa Cove

There’s something for everyone with Oneº15 Marina Sentosa Cove’s spread of log cake options. Take the honey pear log cake, which augments light Japanese sponge with honey pear purée for an apologetically saccharine treat. But if you have a fondness for durian, you will love the premium Mao Shan Wang durian log cake, which puts this silky local fruit at its forefront. Lovers of classics still will appreciate the dark chocolate log cake, composed of 78 per cent cocoa and Chantilly cream, with a dash of orange purée for a brightening citrusy lift. 

Available to order at one15marina.com from November 20 to January 7. 

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