‘Tis the season for feasting. With Christmas right around the corner, you’re probably gearing up for all the dinner parties and gatherings you’ll have to host or attend. As the adage goes, “A party without cake is just a meeting”, so be sure to have dessert on deck to end all your upcoming X’mas parties on a high note. Log cakes are the most classic seasonal offering, so to help you along, we’ve rounded up some of the best Christmas log cakes for 2023.
From classic yule logs to avant-garde creations, we’ve rounded up indulgent log cake options that are also convenient to get your hands on, including doorstep delivery and click-and-collect picks.
Cedele’s offers log cakes with a unique twist this Christmas, all of them delightful because they taste as good as they look. The popular bakery has three new festive roll cakes on its menu, a selection spearheaded by the cheery Black Cabin Log Cake ($88), which combines three layers of moist Red Velvet sponge, a caramel cream prepared with Italian meringue, raspberry buttercream, and a decadent chocolate ganache, all shaped to look like a rustic wood cabin. Else, fans of the choco-mint combo can opt for the Peppermint Flourless Chocolate Log Cake ($68). This is a pepperminty riff on the Chocolate Log Cake, which has been Cedele’s bestseller for over 25 years. The cake is a gluten-free, festive delight made with creamy peppermint mousse and a rich ganache. What’s more, it’s gluten-free, and made with premium European butter, as well as organic, unrefined sugar! Those who prefer something fruitier can try the all-new Strawberry Tiramisu Champagne Log Cake ($78), featuring a refreshing champagne-infused sponge and lush strawberry mascarpone.
Order Cedele’s log cakes here.
Cedele is not a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: Celebox
Those looking for log cakes with Asian-inspired flavours can turn to Frosty’s Bakery by Celebox. The brand has three different signature log cakes, two of which are made with a regional twist. For a crowd pleaser, we recommend the Pandan Grandeur Yule Log ($98.80++), which pairs a super aromatic panda sponge with a coconut and gula melaka mousse—think elevated ondeh-ondeh cake. Else, the Yuzu Berry Bliss Log ($98.80++) is your go-to for something light and zesty. The combination of yuzu and berries in this roll cake is the perfect, delicate end to a rich festive meal. Those looking for something classic can opt for the Chocolate Ganache Fudge Log ($58.80++), starring the timeless combo of rich chocolate fudge and sponge.
Aside from log cakes, Celebox has a wide variety of other festive-themed desserts that can suit all types of gatherings. They’ve got a selection of bread and butter puddings in different flavours, priced from $48.80++, as well as adorable gingerbread Frosty’s Christmas Cookies ($4.50++), great for spreading the yuletide cheer amongst little ones.
Order Celebox’s Christmas desserts here.
Celebox is a halal-certified caterer.
Whether you’re looking for dainty log cakes or fanciful 3D-shaped festive desserts, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has got you covered. They have a comprehensive line-up of log cakes from their portfolio of 19 different hotel brands! Choose from options such as the Santa suit-shaped Winter Berries and Vanilla Log ($108) from InterContinental Singapore, or the cottage-shaped Marshmallow Berries Log Cake ($98) from Crowne Plaza Changi Airport.
Another standout is the D9 Classic American Cheesecake Yule Log ($85) from D9 Cakery by voco Orchard Singapore. This luscious and creamy cake is crafted with their signature 48-year-old recipe, made from 100% Philadelphia cream cheese, and specially decorated for this Christmas. The Caramel Milk Chocolate Champagne Yule Log Chocolate ($95) is another show-stopper we loved. The cake is shaped like a champagne bottle, and encased in an edible box. Expect layers made up of nutty pistachio gelato, premium Jivara 40% chocolate from Valrhona, and chocolate Chantilly cream.
Check out IHG’s festive log cakes here.
IHG is not halal-certified.
If you’re hosting a Christmas party this year, impress your guests with the stunning Alice’s Christmas Log Cake ($96+) from Alice Boulangerie. This showstopping dessert, which feeds six to eight people, features layers of flourless chocolate sponge, pistachio mousseline, molten pistachio praline, and berry compote, complete with a dark chocolate and crispy feuilletine base. The log cake is then topped with a 3D squirrel made from orange dark chocolate mousse.
Pre-order this cake at least four days in advance, for collection from 23 November to 28 December 2023.
Address: 12 Gopeng Steet, Icon Village #01-05/11, Singapore 078877
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 9.30pm, Sun 8am to 6pm
Tel: 8874 3300
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Alice Boulangerie is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re looking to switch it up this year, check out Da Paolo Gastronomia’s selection of unconventional log cakes. Their well-loved Pistachio Raspberry Log Cake ($98) swaps chocolate out for pistachio, with fluffy pistachio sponge cake wrapped around decadent pistachio cream and house-made raspberry jam.
Similarly, their newest White Forest Log Cake ($89) sees white chocolate take centre stage, as vanilla sponge cake is accompanied by white chocolate yoghurt cream, delightfully crunchy white chocolate pearls, and a rum-spiked cherry compote. Alternatively, fall back on a classic Valrhona Chocolate Log Cake ($75), made here without gluten, nuts, or alcohol.
Order log cakes from Da Paolo here.
Da Paolo is not a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: Patisserie CLÉ
French patisserie Patisserie CLÉ has a stunning range of festive treats this season under their CLÉ Christmas Wonderland menu. If it’s log cakes you’re looking for, they have two options, priced at $65, both beautifully minimalistic. The All Pistachio Log Cake is our personal recommendation. If pistachio gelato is your go-to order, you’ll love this nutty, layered creation, all its components made with roasted Italian pistachios.
Otherwise, stick to tradition and get their Black Forest Log Cake, enrobed in a cherry red mirror glaze. Kirsch-soaked cherries, chocolate sponge, vanilla chantilly, and a rich dark chocolate mousse combine to deliver a classic treat.
Order from Patisserie CLÉ here.
Patisserie CLÉ is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Chocolate lovers want to turn to The Marmalade Pantry for their log cake fix this Christmas. There are two options available: the Merry Berry Cheese Log Cake ($68+), which combines a trio of berries with a white chocolate crunch and a cream cheese frosting, and the Nutty Noel Chocolate Log Cake ($68+), where 70% dark chocolate crème melds with a chocolate macadamia crunch and chocolate sponge.
Order from The Marmalade Pantry here.
The Marmalade Pantry is not a halal-certified eatery.
Homegrown cakery, Cat & The Fiddle brings on the yuletide vibes with the flavours of their Apple Cinnamon Log Cheesecake ($68.90). The white cake is adorned with an adorable Santa cake topper, and sliced to reveal a light chocolate sponge cake case, a caramelised apple filling, and a decadent cinnamon caramel cheese mousse. Plus, they’re also halal-certified!
Order Cat & The Fiddle’s log cakes here.
Cat & The Fiddle is a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: Tigerlily Patisserie
Celebrate Christmas with Tigerlily Patisserie‘s Spiced Pear & Dark Chocolate Log Cake ($92), a masterpiece by Chef-Founder Maxine Ngooi. Starring a pear compote that’s infused with Christmassy cinnamon, star anise and cloves, the cake sits on a walnut crumble base, and is finished with a glaze of Valrhona Sakanti Bali 68% dark chocolate mousse—AKA decadence in every bite. Check out their online store for other festive bakes, including Camembert Wreath Bread ($42) and Nutcracker Suite ($49.80), which sees a quartet of specially created entremets.
Order Tigerlily Patisserie’s log cakes here.
Tigerlily Patisserie is not a halal-certified eatery.
Here are our picks of the best log cakes for Christmas 2023! If you’re looking for more food recommendations for your festive parties, check out our guide to Christmas takeaways.
This post was brought to you by Cedele and Celebox.
Featured image adapted from Cedele and Celebox.
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