If you are deciding what Christmas Log Cakes to get for this year, here are 10 of them – all gorgeous, delicious, and beautifully-packaged.
Here’s a range from hotel favourites, and pretty-looking ones from patisserie cafes and indie brands – available for both self-collection and delivery.
12 Must-Try Christmas Logcakes in Singapore 2021:
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel – Strawberry Vanilla Yoghurt Igloo Christmas Cake
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel gears up for the holiday with reinvented, handcrafted festive sweets and unique treats for the merry makers.
As you deck the halls with boughs and holly, dress up your Christmas table with a whimsical Strawberry Vanilla Yoghurt Igloo Christmas Cake ($69 nett for 1kg).
Perfectly matching the Christmas vibes, this dome-style igloo cake is artfully crafted you cannot bear to slice into. But once you can, you will be rewarded with a chocolate sleigh of raspberry financier, strawberry compote, lemon cremeux and strawberry yoghurt mousse. If you have kids (or young-at-heart) this cake is a winner.
For a more sophisticated flavour, try the delicately handcrafted Champagne Rose Cheesecake Log Cake ($69 nett for 1 kg). It is light, sweet and filled with raspberry cremeux, raspberry confit, white chocolate mascarpone cream and red crispy kranfil, interposed with joconde sponge. A cake bound to captivate the hearts of ladies.
Inspired by the classic French dessert Poire Belle Helene, the Pear Belle Helene Yule Log Cake ($69 nett for 1kg) is filled with a sweet pear compote in between layers of light dulcey and praline chocolate mousse. Set on a base of crispy speculoos base, this cake is finished off with a silky dark chocolate glaze.
Enjoy these creative cakes along with home-made cookies, pies, puddings, and many more holiday goodies.
Available at:
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (till 24 Dec 2021)
Order online: http://celebratorydelights.com/christmas
The Hainan Story – Chocolate De Beau X’mas Logcake Made with KITKAT®️
This year, The Hainan Story is making Christmas more chocolatey. In collaboration with global confection brand KITKAT®️, it launches a first-of-a-kind Christmas log cake called The Hainan Story Chocolate De Beau X’mas Logcake Made with KITKAT®️
Available for only $68, this 1-kg signature Christmas cake is a chocolate-flavoured sponge rolled and filled will layers chocolate and cheese.
Inside, you will find a rich blend of dark and milk chocolate cream with KITKAT® wafer bits, KITKAT® spread, mascarpone cheese, and chocolate pearls. Dark chocolate icing is glazed over this decadent cake as a fitting finish, complete with Santa and Christmas balls décor.
Have a break and get this KitKat-themed cake a la carte, or as a holiday bundle – the Santa Parcel with Love Festive Bundle ($158).
The 4-course set is good for 4-5 pax, and includes:
– The Hainan Story Chocolate De Beau X’mas Logcake Made with KITKAT®️ (1kg)
– Hainanese Crackling Crispy Pork Roulade with Vegetables (1kg)
– Buttered Crust Hainanese Mega Curry Chicken Pie (1kg)
– Cream of Truffle Wild Mushroom Soup with Mini Crispy Croissants (1kg + 5pcs)
Available at:
The Hainan Story (Hotel Boss): 500 Jalan Sultan, Hotel Boss, #01-09, Singapore 199020
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
The Hainan Story (Hillion Mall): 17 Petir Road, #01-15/16 Hillion Mall, Singapore 678278
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)
To order, simply call/WhatsApp at 8401 8792, to pre-order 7 days in advance.
Online delivery: https://thehainanstory.oddle.me
Baker’s Brew – Blackforest Cherrybomb Yule Log Cake
Baker’s Brew is welcoming the yuletide season with elevated versions of their Christmas cakes as well as a gift-ready Fruit Cakes.
The recommended is the Blackforest Cherrybomb Yule Log Cake ($48). Based on the German dessert Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, this yule log cake is made up of rich chocolate cake layers filled with sweet-sour cherry compote cream. Chocolate shavings add texture to the base, while a silky chocolate ganache serves as frosting.
All that chocolate flavours, and fresh blueberries, rosemary, crème dollops and prancing reindeer adornment on top, make this cake appealing to chocolate lovers of all ages.
Add a touch of elegance to your holiday table with a Hazelnut Feuilletine Forest Cake ($62). Set on a crisp feuilletine base, this cake is made of moist chocolate layers filled with a velvety smooth hazelnut mousse. Bright red fresh forest berries on top add a pop of colour to this visually stunning edible centrepiece.
Make gifting personal and delicious with a sweet and nutty Mini Fruit Cake Loaf ($19.80). This dense baked goodie is chockful of fruits and nuts, little gastronomical gems that add colour and happiness to a cake. A perfectly sized gift, especially for calorie-watchers.
Available at:
Great World #B1-K103
Paragon Shopping Centre #05-46
Plaza Singapura #B2-42
Tampines Mall, #B1-K19
6 Jalan Tampang, Singapore 758950
246H Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574370
Ordering Website: bakersbrew.com/category/bake-sales/christmas-special
Carlton Hotel Singapore – Santarina’s Log Cake
Carlton Hotel Singapore joins the season’s festivities with its own brand of holiday takeaway goodies and Party Packs. Whether you are celebrating with family, friends, or colleagues, you’ll find the best cakes to match your mood or craving.
Go ahead and try their new Santarina’s Log Cake ($68 for 1 kg) featuring the flavours of Coconut, Strawberry, Yuzu, and Avocado. Meticulously crafted with a delicate tufted pattern, this elegantly designed log cake is too pristine to cut and eat.
This log cake is a coconut-flavoured sponge slathered with an aromatic coconut mousse. Within cake layers is a coconut dacquoise meringue over a creamy Dulcey sea-salt paste, avocado cremeux and strawberry, yuzu confit.
Complement the Christmas reds with this bright green dome cake, Pandan and Yam Mirror Glazed Cake ($60 for 650g). A new item launched this year, this eye-catching cake is a fluffy pandan-flavoured chiffon sponge layered with yam paste cream. It is glazed all over with for a smooth, glossy glass-like finish.
For a more traditional look, get The Carlton Classic Log Cake ($60 for 1kg). Within this signature cake is a decadent and moist sponge rolled up and filled with a dark chocolate cream. An extra creamy hazelnut praline cremeux serves as the frosting, intricately designed as log. Adorned with Santa, Snowman and Elves, this cake makes a classy holiday centrepiece to your table.
Pair your cake with any of their Party Packs, i.e., Christmas Party Park, Turkey Party Park, Family Party Pack (24th & 25th Dec only), suitable for 4 to 6 persons.
Available at:
For orders, call 6415 7887, email cafe.mosaic@carltonhotel.sg
or visit celebrations.carltonhotel.sg
Rachelrax Cakes – Signature Galaxy Glazed Log Cake
This Yuletide season, make Rachelrax Cakes a part of your celebration with Christmas editions of its signature bakes.
Since they began in 2016, they have become popular for their galaxy-glazed dome cakes.
Try their signature Christmas Galaxy Glazed Log Cake, an exceptional cake guaranteed to mesmerize with its looks and taste.
Available in two sizes – $68 for Petite (550g which serves 5-6 pax) and $95 for Large (1.2kg serves 12 pax), each order of your galaxy-glazed cake comes with a Rachelrax Cooler Bag.
Each Galaxy Log Cake is handcrafted and glazed by hand using an organic-glazing process. This makes each cake unique and distinctive. The flavours of chocolate and hazelnut are captured in 2 layers of chocolate sponge filled with rich, dark chocolate mousse; and a crispy choco-hazelnut feuilletine base.
Also try their popular fruit tarts, now available as Box of 9 Assorted Mini Tarts (Christmas Edition). It comes is a Limited-Edition Box and Paper Bag ($29.50 per box, $57.80 per bundle of 2, $258 per bundle of 10) making it great for gifting.
If you are a fan of coffee-flavoured cakes, order their Christmas Tiramisu Globe. This confection is an individually packed tiramisu uniquely encased in a globe casing. Prices start at $9.50 per globe, $27.50 per bundle of 3, and $79.80 per bundle of 9.
Available at:
12 Lim Tua Tow Road, Singapore 547735
Opening Hours: 12pm – 6pm (Thurs – Sun), 12pm – 4pm on 24 & 25th Dec
Ordering Website: https://rachelraxcakes.com (Self Collection or Delivery option available. Min order of $20 for delivery)
Delivery fees $9/location for Residential Areas, $15/location for Non-Residential Areas
Free Delivery for orders above $150 (Residential Areas) / $250 (Non-Residential Areas)
Orchard Hotel – Chempedak Log Cake
This Christmas season, why not go sightseeing and shopping at the life-size Floral Festive House at Orchard Hotel?
Adorned with lovely Christmas flowers, fairy lights, and one thousand pieces of gingerbreads, the Floral Festive House doubles as a Christmas Goodies House where you can grab your Christmas takeaways.
They offer handcrafted log cakes, fruit cakes, assorted confectioneries, and takeaway gourmet home treats including succulent roasts.
For your holiday spread, do try their rendition of Rendang Roast Turkey ($168) slow roasted at 150 degrees for optimum tenderness.
The naturally mild flavour of turkey is enhanced by marinating it in a special blend of herbs and spices for 24 hours. Inspired by the Served with roasted potatoes and complemented with a spicy peanut sauce and pineapple chutney.
For a touch of local and fruity flavour, get the Chempedak Log Cake ($68 for 1 kg). This genoise-inspired cake is infused with the tropical taste of fresh, premium chempedak fruit.
As for the sponge cake, it is naturally leavened with eggs and flavoured with fragrant, premium Tahitian vanilla. The crunchy Valrhona chocolate balls are a bonus, knowing this handcrafted cake is actually low sugar.
Available at:
Orchard Hotel lobby, Floral Festive Goodies
InterContinental Singapore – Sweet Surprise
This year, InterContinental Singapore presents 4 different types of log cakes offering a blend of tradition, childlike joy, fruity flavours, and even one suitable for vegans.
Relive your fondest childhood memories with the whimsical Santa’s Igloo ($98), a dome cake made of coconut lime–flavoured sponge. Slathered in between layers is a rich coconut mousse combined with sweet-tart blackberry lime jelly. A simple yet elegant centrepiece to add a cool Christmas mood to your festivities.
Add a splash of Christmas red with Red Velvet Bûche de Noël ($98) all decked for the season. Built on red velvet sponge, it is layered with spiced apricot confiture, red fruit royaltine, and Dulcey creméux. The lemon cheese frosting imparts a creamy texture and tart taste.
Give the gift of surprise and delight to your loved ones with this special handcrafted Sweet Surprise ($108). A unique creation, it showcases a chocolate shell shaped as a Christmas gift box.
Lift the cover to reveal the sweet surprise – a festive cake made of ginger-almond sponge filled with rich apple compote and sweet and tangy wild blueberry creméux and frosted with fromage blanc mousse.
Available at:
Festive Shoppe, located at the entrance of InterContinental Singapore from Bugis Junction, Level 1.
Opening Hours: 11am – 8:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Ordering Website: InterContinentalShoppe.sg
Please allow three working days for the processing of orders.
Festive takeaway items can be collected between now till 25 Dec 2021.
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore – Classic Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Log
Whether you prefer a traditional Christmas log cake or something more modern, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore has something enchanting in store for you.
This season, they feature the Classic Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Log ($82+ for 1 kg) and Kempinski Lady in Red Opera Log ($84+, for 1.3kg)
A traditional favourite, the Classic Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Log is a sure-fire hit on the dinner table for its rich and moist chocolate roulade.
Each bite reveals an ooze of decadent hazelnut ganache within the roll, combined with crunchy Valrhona pearls for a textural contrast. The light brown log-shaped cake is brightened with splashes of green and red for that holiday feel.
On the other end is the more contemporary Kempinski Lady in Red Opera Log. Shaped as rectangular block, this signature layered cake is made with almond genoise, Valrhona raspberry ganache and red fruits jam – full of fruity and floral flavours.
Available at:
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)
Ordering Website: https://shop-capitolkempinski.com/collections/kempinski-festive-2021
T&C: A minimum of 3 days is required for all orders, available until 25 Dec 2021. Festive items cannot be combined with other menu items in one order. All orders are strictly not refundable nor exchangeable. Other T&C apply.
Promotion:
15% Early Bird Special till 7 Dec 2021.
PAUL – Yuzu Meringue Log Cake
Complement your festive meals and comfy afternoon tea soiree with PAUL’s set of holiday log cakes. PAUL’s Christmas log cakes offer a taste of France as they are either directly imported from France, or made fresh in Singapore using flour, butter, and chocolate only from France.
Specially flown in from France are the log cakes of Chocolate Praline Log Cake and Christmas Chocolate Chalet.
The Chocolate Praline Log Cake ($38 for 4 pax, $62 for 8 pax) features a praline cocoa genoise and almond dacquoise biscuit filled with dark chocolate and bavarois, a type of set cream made from custard, whipped cream, and gelatine.
This charming Christmas Chocolate Chalet ($38) is guaranteed to evoke that Christmas mood, so make sure to order early as it is available in limited quantities. This festive centrepiece is made of gianduja chocolate mousse, dacquoise biscuits and praline crisp. The roof is a delicious row of sponge biscuits sprinkled for a snowy effect.
Treat your taste buds to an invigorating thrill with the Yuzu Meringue Log Cake ($36 for 4 pax, $60 for 8 pax), as the distinct citrus flavours of lemon and yuzu combine in this meringue cake.
This is a light and airy French sponge made with confectioners’ sugar aka Joconde, filled in between layers with lemon curd, lemon buttercream and yuzu marmalade. You can’t miss the meringue that adds the delightful texture to this cake.
Available at:
Ordering Website: www.paul-singapore.com
LUNA – Christmas Night
Local patisserie LUNA is known for its simplicity and promoting natural flavours.
This yuletide season, they offer their interpretation of the Christmas log cake through a dark chocolate cake aptly named Christmas Night ($98 for 1.5kg).
Each order comes in a cute pop-up box, and includes a Christmas card and assorted chocolate décor.
Made from a rich dark chocolate sponge rolled into a log, this cake is filled with Jivara Milk (40%) chocolate mousse, toasty Arabica ganache and crunchy waffles layers. Blood orange curd and Winter orange juice are incorporated within to infuse sparkling citrus flavours.
While inside is packed with decadent ingredients, the outside is made remarkable with mirror glazed dark chocolate sprinkled with edible gold dust.
Swirls of white add a snowy effect, while you can decorate with assorted chocolate pieces to simply have more fun.
Available at:
Luna, 53 Amoy Street, Singapore 069879
Online order: https://luna.sg/product-category/whole-cakes (pre-order logcakes at least 1 day in advance)
Neo Garden – Pulut Hitam Logcake w Gula Melaka Cream Brulee
A pretty wintery-looking Pulut Hitam Logcake w Gula Melaka Cream Brulee ($88.80 for 1kg, $95.02 with GST) from Neo Garden, coated with a rich velvety layer of light purple Pulut Hitam fresh cream on the surface.
The soft, buttery, moist and chunky log cake comes with rich pulut hitam pudding sandwiched between the layers, topped with purple macarons to complete the look.
There was a pleasant combination of textures from the crunchy desiccated coconut on the surface to the chewy Pulut Hitam in between the soft sponge cake.
The sweetness was on point, with a light hint of palm sugar that elevated the overall taste.
Other logcake choices include the Valrhona Chocolate Yuzu Cake, Matcha Raspberry with Passionfruit Curd, Chocolate Ganache Fudge Yule Log. (Click HERE for other Neo Garden Christmas Highlights )
Order via phone: +65 6896 7757
Or online at: https://neogarden.com.sg/christmas
PARKROYAL on Beach Road – Gula Melaka Log Cake
Celebrate the season with a vibrantly red log cake ($68), decked with Christmas balls and snow-esque sprinkles of white coconut flakes.
Inside is a fluffy pandan-flavoured sponge cake rolled and filled with layers of gula melaka cream. Served on a base of hazelnut feuilletine.
Launched for the first time is a festive Christmas Lapis Fruit Cake ($28 for 250g, $50 for 500g), a two-layered cake ready to spread cheer to all its tasters.
For the base, you can find Kueh Lapis, an Indonesian-style layered cake made with layers of ultra-rich and moist butter cake.
Available at:
Online Order: https://bit.ly/ASOMM-DFD
* Photographed by Nicholas Tan @stormscape. This entry is brought to you in partnership with Baker’s Brew, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, Carlton Hotel, The Hainan Story, InterContinental Singapore, LUNA, Neo Garden, Orchard Hotel, PARKROYAL on Beach Road, PAUL, Rachelrax Cakes, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.
Wish to rec’d this log cake & share it with my 80 years old father & my husband who is under-going his chemo treatment during this festive season. ‘Jia you lao gong’, you will always have our moral support and put your trust & faith in the Lord.