Cover From classic interpretations to zesty and fruity favourites, here are the best log cakes to add to your Christmas spread (Photo: Grand Hyatt Singapore)
From classic interpretations to zesty and fruity favourites, here are the best log cakes to add to your Christmas spread (Photo: Grand Hyatt Singapore)
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From traditional log cakes to innovative takes, here are the best places to find this sweet treat this festive season
The festive season is officially upon us and on top of vibrant Christmas trees, dazzling light displays and Mariah Carey singing on the radio, the joyous season also comes with decadent feasts.
If you’re anything like us and have a sweet tooth, log cake creations are one of the most exciting things to look forward to. After all, various pastry chefs around Singapore have dreamed up indulgent creations of the festive dessert.
From classic interpretations to zesty and fruity favourites, there’s a log cake for everyone. Below, we share some of the best places to order these festive treats to complete your Christmas spreads.
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Apple Kiwi Yuletide Express, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Above Apple Kiwi Yuletide Express from the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Apple Kiwi Yuletide Express from the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
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This is the ultimate fruity fantasy for your Christmas table. The Apple Kiwi Yuletide Express from the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is dressed to dazzle, boasting a flawless, glossy ombré orange glaze that catches every festive light. This showstopper is filled with bright, zesty contrast: delicate lemon yoghurt mousse cradles a smooth, jewel-toned kiwi coulis and classic spiced apple compote, all settled on a satisfyingly crisp feuilletine base. It is a joyful, vibrant creation that offers a welcome lightness to holiday indulgence.
Chocolate Log Cake, Raffles Hotel Singapore
Above Chocolate Log Cake from Raffles Hotel Singapore
Chocolate Log Cake from Raffles Hotel Singapore
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For the purist seeking a masterpiece of classic chocolate richness, the Chocolate Log Cake from the legendary Raffles Hotel Singapore delivers uncompromising quality. Fashioned precisely to resemble a traditional yuletide log, this creation is built on a foundation of elegant chocolate roulade sponge. The interior is layered with a double dose of decadence: intensely rich chocolate buttercream and light, silken chocolate Chantilly, ensuring a luxurious texture in every satisfying slice.
Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Log Cake, Grand Hyatt Singapore
Above Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Log Cake from Grand Hyatt Singapore
Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Log Cake from Grand Hyatt Singapore
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For the perfect festive indulgence, the Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Log Cake from the Grand Hyatt Singapore delivers a rich, multi-layered performance. This decadent creation is built on moist chocolate sponge, layered with rich dark chocolate mousse and a bright, tangy cherry confit for contrast. The masterstroke lies in the inclusion of pistachio crémeux, adding a silken, nutty sophistication to the classic pairing. It's a symphony of flavour and texture, ensuring a grand finish to any holiday gathering.
Pierre Hermé
Above Pierre Hermé translates his world-renowned finesse into spectacular seasonal logs (Photo: Pierre Hermé)
Pierre Hermé translates his world-renowned finesse into spectacular seasonal logs (Photo: Pierre Hermé)
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When it comes to pastry artistry, Pierre Hermé translates his world-renowned finesse into spectacular seasonal logs. The majestic Anthéa Bûche Signature is an unbeatable expression of Hermé’s mastery, showcasing the complex richness of pistachio paired with dark chocolate pure origin Belize, Cayo District, Xibun Plantation, complemented by the textural snap of Infiniment Pistache Praline. For a radical contrast, the Bûche Glacée Jardin de Constance evokes the tropics, combining fragrant pineapple, vanilla, coconut and lime, perfectly punctuated by pieces of caramelised roasted pineapple.
Chocolate & St Regis Tea Yule Log and Mascarpone and Pandan Log Cake, The St Regis Singapore
Above Chocolate & St Regis Tea Yule Log and Mascarpone and Pandan Log Cake from The St Regis Singapore (Photo: The St Regis Singapore)
Chocolate & St Regis Tea Yule Log and Mascarpone and Pandan Log Cake from The St Regis Singapore (Photo: The St Regis Singapore)
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Executive Pastry Chef Ng Chee Leong of The St Regis Singapore presents two genuinely show-stopping log cake variations this season. For the ultimate sophisticated indulgence, the Chocolate & St Regis Tea Yule Log offers a decadent, fragrant pairing, blending rich 72 per cent chocolate Chantilly mousse with an exclusive St Regis tea-infused cream, vanilla caramel, and a textural almond crunch exterior.
For a tropical, locally inspired masterpiece, the Mascarpone and Pandan Log Cake layers silken Mascarpone with citrusy lemon verbena coulis, vibrant Pandan, and a rich palm sugar Chantilly cream.
VO Coconut Log Cake, Violet Oon Singapore
Above The VO Coconut Log Cake consists of luscious layers of fresh coconut (Photo: Instagram / @violetoonsingapore)
The VO Coconut Log Cake consists of luscious layers of fresh coconut (Photo: Instagram / @violetoonsingapore)
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Violet Oon Singapore delivers a charming, distinctly local twist on the classic festive log with their VO Coconut Log Cake. This creation is built on a foundation of soft and pillowy angel sponge, which is then rolled with luscious layers of fresh coconut flesh. To ensure ultimate richness, the entire cake is enveloped in a fragrant, homemade coconut-infused cream. For a classic continental indulgence, their Black Forest Cake is equally decadent, combining kirsch liquor-infused chocolate sponge with layers of brandied cherries, all enveloped in whipped cream.
Sicilian Pistachio & Kunafa Log, Patisserie Woo
Above Patisserie Woo’s Sicilian Pistachio & Kunafa Log is a textural delight, built around a luxuriant Kunafa centre (Photo: Patisserie Woo)
Patisserie Woo’s Sicilian Pistachio & Kunafa Log is a textural delight, built around a luxuriant Kunafa centre (Photo: Patisserie Woo)
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Patisserie Woo celebrates the season by putting a unique, contemporary spin on this year’s viral flavour with the Sicilian Pistachio & Kunafa Log. This log cake is a textural delight, built around a luxuriant Kunafa centre—a thrilling addition that contrasts perfectly with the creamy Sicilian Pistachio mousse that surrounds it. Layered atop a fluffy pistachio sponge and secured with a crisp feuilletine base, this creation is a must-have showpiece for those who appreciate both exotic ingredients and sophisticated textural complexity on the holiday table.
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Andrea Saadan is the Senior Digital Editor of Tatler Singapore. She oversees all digital content for the website and currently leads the Beauty and Lifestyle verticals. As a child, she had always enjoyed reading and writing but it was only after she joined her college newspaper, The Spectrum, in Buffalo, New York, that she considered a career in journalism. Her love for all things beauty started from the age of two—when she was caught playing with (and damaging) her mother’s YSL lipstick. On top of her day job, she is also an unpaid beauty consultant for friends and family. Besides make-up, her obsessions include the wizarding world of Harry Potter, podcasts, ice-cream, her walking pad and watching endless re-runs of The Office (US).
