April 1, 2008
Old-Fashioned Cakes
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.
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!
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
This reminds me of the one directly opposite Peace center..??
Posted by: Mama BoK at April 2, 2008 8:02 AMOh 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 AMOooh, 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 PMLe cafe sells very good soya bean custard tarts too.
Posted by: blusox at May 5, 2008 3:15 AMhey 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!