April 1, 2008

Old-Fashioned Cakes

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My dad came back with these boxes of cakes the other day. He seldom buys cakes, but when he does, it's usually these ones which always bring back a wave of nostalgia.

Way before Singapore had fancy bakeries and patisseries like Canele, The Patisserie, Bakerzin etc, it was cakes like the ones below which Singaporeans enjoyed.

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I'm not crazy about these cakes mainly because I don't like butter cream. But I have to say I love the look of these cakes. True, they aren't elegant and pretty like the French cakes and pastries, but they just look so retro and so cute! If I were to have a 60s/70s theme party, these cakes are definitely going on the menu!

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Sadly, not many bakeries sell such old-fashioned cakes and pastries any more. The famous Red House bakery in Joo Chiat is now, sadly, but a slice of Singapore history. But nevermind, there's still Le Cafe Confectionary & Pastry which my dad somehow managed to find!


Le Cafe Confectionary & Pastry
264 Middle Road, Singapore 188990
Tel: 6337 2417

Blk 42 Cambridge Road #01-02, Singapore 210042
Tel: 6298 1477

Posted by DSD at April 1, 2008 9:49 PM
Comments
This reminds me of the one directly opposite Peace center..?? Posted by: Mama BoK at April 2, 2008 8:02 AM
Oh yah, it should be the one. I seldom go there so it didn't strike me at first! Posted by: DSD at April 2, 2008 9:04 AM
Oooh, I call these Maxim's cakes! All sugar, cream and fluff! Like you, I was never fond of buttercream but I did love picking out the prettiest one to dissect to get at the sponge. Posted by: Sui Mai at April 3, 2008 8:23 PM
Le cafe sells very good soya bean custard tarts too. Posted by: blusox at May 5, 2008 3:15 AM
hey retro cakes like le cafe is still available at Bamoral Bakery Blk 105 Clementi Street 12 #01-06 (next to sunset way , oop the old MP and dog unit camp) I LOVE the rum balls at BB! Posted by: SC at May 6, 2008 5:56 PM
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