10 places to get the most decadent cupcakes in Singapore

Need a little pick-me-up? There’s something truly magical about a decadent little cupcake, perfectly decorated with just the right amount of frosting.

It’s small enough to conquer any feelings of guilt (you’re not eating an entire slice of layered cake after all), and still large enough to satisfy your sweet tooth when the temptation hits.

Singapore is home to so many bakeries and patisseries, it’s a tough job sussing out where to find the most indulgent cupcakes in town. But we’ve done just that and we bring you our epicurean list (in no particular order) of 10 of the most luxurious cupcakes you can sink your teeth into.

Some are to enjoy leisurely over a cup of coffee, some make the perfect gift for a special occasion and some are the perfect mini-cakes you can order online when you just don’t have time to head to the bakery yourself. Bon appétit.

#1 Cake Avenue

Although Cake Avenue has a physical shop for you to get your hands on their other irresistible baked goodies, you have to pre-order the cupcakes, as they are not available over the counter. Why you ask? Because these aren’t just any ordinary, classis cupcakes.

Cake Avenue specialises in custom-made elegant little cakes for birthday parties, first month giveaways, weddings, door gifts and other special occasions. But be warned, delicious as they are, the frosting and fondant magic here make them look almost too good to eat! Almost. A beautiful pack of six starts from just $21, or get them individually-packed in cookie bags starting from $3.50.

Even better, get your child’s birthday party catered for with Cake Avenue’s fantastic cake-and-cupcakes combo, which comprises of a 500g Chocolate Fudge cake in fondant finishing, together with 10-20 pieces of vanilla and chocolate chip cupcakes (from $87.50). Pick up yourself or arrange for delivery at just $15.

www.cakeavenue.com

#2 Cupcakes with Love

There are three little words to describe the cupcakes here – simple, charming and delectable. Aptly named Cupcakes with Love, these unpretentious-looking cupcakes are actually baked with less sugar and topped with a thinner layer of frosting, to balance the same rich flavour with some wholesome, healthy goodness.

Adult Chocolate, Chocolate Storm, Matcha Marvel, Polka Chocs - it’s just the way mom used to make it back when we were kids! There’s certainly no scrimping on flavour here, and they are sans preservatives too! Make your next tea party an instant hit with their multi-layered and multi-coloured Dainty Ditsy Floral cupcakes.

They will also personalise and custom make the cupcakes to suit your needs! A box of eight is priced at just $24.

www.cupcakes.com.sg

#3 Dessert.Cup

With gourmet cupcakes baked to perfection and dressed to the nines, dessert.cup offers both hedonistic sweet and savoury flavours, ranging from daily signatures to surprising, limited edition flavours.

Baked daily, all their moist, handmade cupcakes are topped with soft and luxurious fluffy light cream, not just sugary icing. Our favourites? Treat yourself to fluffy, luxurious sweet treats such as the Very Black Forest (vanilla kirsch Chantilly cream atop sour cherry cake), Mr. Baileys Expressooh (double shot baileys expresso cream on moist coffee cake), Lemon Meringue (perfectly whipped soft zesty meringue with a delightfully sweet lemon cake sans frosting) and the gorgeous Tokyo Matcha (matcha Chantilly cream with a green tea and red bean cake).

And definitely try the savoury Popped cupcake (a moist corn cake iced with buttery corn cream, topped with popcorn). From $4.50 apiece for daily signature flavours and $6.00 for daily signature-deluxe flavours.

www.mydessertcup.com

#4 Fluff Bakery

You would never know that Fluff Bakery was Halal-certified judging from its mouth-watering selection of goodies on display. Although open from noon till 7pm, their bakes usually sell out by late afternoon, so make sure you get here as early to get your hands on their incredible centre-filled cupcakes, each at only $4 apiece.

But don’t expect just the same boring, old flavours. Rather, these whimsical, fluffy cupcakes are for those who crave local fusion and something nouveau. When was the last time you had a Kaya Pandan Cheese and Ondeh cupcake with a gooey gula Melaka core? Wait, there’s more!

Choose from weekly changing flavours such as Salted Caramel, Triple Milo, Mango Sticky Rice, Boston Cream Pie, Chocolate Speculoos Cookie Dough, luscious Nutella Red Velvet, Crème Brulee and Baklava (complete with filo pastry)! All cupcakes are halal, and baked with fresh fruits, mascarpone and cream cheese, and unlike other bakeries, no buttercream and fondant is used.

Get 25% off most days when you buy six or more of their cupcakes. Check their FB page for weekly menu highlights and daily promotions.

Fluff Bakery Facebook

#5 Little House of Dreams

Though inspired by New York’s Magnolia Bakery, Little House of Dreams is a true Singaporean, home-grown bakery specialising in signature, bespoke cupcakes.

Moist and delicious on the inside and adorned with the perfect frosting on the outside, sink your teeth into classic, decadent creations such as Chocolate Overload (chocolate cupcakes with Nutella filling), Early Grey, Red Velvet and Chocolate Salted Caramel among other flavours. Grab a box of six at just $22 or 12 at $42.

Want something different? No problem! Little House of Dreams specialises in customising creations to suit any theme, be it something lush and vibrant, sweet and pretty, modern and stylish, or cute and whimsical.

Order 3-5 days in advance for their signature cupcake selection, and opt to either collect yourself or pay an additional $30 for delivery charges.

www.littlehouseofdreams.com

#6 Marmalade Pantry

Well known for its luxury comfort food, no experience at the Marmalade Pantry is complete without the legendary, luscious Marmalade cupcake.

Go for any of their 11 gorgeous creations such as Cloud Nine (white coconut cake with cream cheese), Elvis (chocolate banana meets peanut butter), Limonata (tart lemon glazed), Smores (graham cookies lined chocolate cupcake finished with toasted marshmallow and chocolate shards) – need we go on?

There’s no better excuse for a decadent afternoon tea treat. Yes, they’re large enough for sharing, but chances are that you aren’t going to want to share these divine creations with anyone! And we don’t blame you either. Priced at just $4.90 per cupcake.

themarmaladepantry.com.sg

#7 Oni Cupcakes

Fondly known as Oni Cupcakes - The Cupcake Boutique, this is the place for making your dreams come true! Mix and match your preferred cupcake base and butter-cream frosting combination, before having them finished off with some of the most intricate (yet dainty) frosting designs. A must try is their classic rich Valrhona dark chocolate cake with tangy raspberry frosting.

For something different, go for The King (premium Mao Shan Wang Durian cupcake) and Monkey Business (peanut butter with banana buttercream). Simply put, if you can think it, Oni Cupcakes can turn it into the most beautiful (and delicious) cupcake, complete with characters, names or anything else you want.

Mini-samplers ($1.20 each) available to help you decide which decadent creation you would like to sink your gnashers into, while regular cupcakes priced from $5.50-$8).

www.facebook.com/theonicupcakes

#8 Plain Vanilla

Think of your favourite dessert and chances are that Plain Vanilla Bakery can reinvent those flavours to make it into a cupcake. They’re small enough for the weight-conscious and good-looking enough for the kids, with or without the sprinkles!

Traditionally light, homemade sponge with an equally delicious frosting in just the right amount, there’s certainly nothing plain or vanilla-esqe at this bakery! Pick up a box of six at $22 or order individually at just $3.90.

It’s hard to beat their classic Red Velvet, Dark Chocolate Ganache and the unassumingly simple Cinnamon Brown Sugar! The beautiful cupcakes taste even better than they look!

www.plainvanillabakery.com

#9 Swirls Bake Shop

Best described as an all-American gourmet cupcake bakery with sumptuous frosting and delicious toppings, Swirls Bake Shop uses only the freshest of ingredients to bake you 101 sensationally flavoured cupcakes with a homemade touch.

The cupcakes are dense and perfectly moist, with some of the most unusual flavours and names in town. Fancy a ‘What’s Up Doc’ creation? (think carrot cupcake packed with pineapple and walnuts, with cream cheese frosting and crushed walnuts) It’s divine! Every day showcases different flavours from their Specials Range, which change every month.

And they even offer the cupcakes in three different sizes, namely Gobble Gobbles (bite-sized tiny's), Regulars and Colossal (giant cupcakes), so you can nibble away guilt-free.

www.swirls.com.sg

#10 Twelve Cupcakes

Housed in signature pink boxes, a dainty Twelve Cupcakes cupcake is moist, fluffy and less sweet than other offerings around the island, with a light, smooth frosting that is absolutely divine!

In just 2.5 years, they have grown into 12 outlets across Singapore, selling over 3 million cupcakes. And with good reason too. Choose from seven classic mainstays daily (such as Salted Caramel, Chocolate Chocolate, Red Velvet to name a few), or get the weekly specials – they’re so well organised, you can see flavours for the next eight weeks on their website!

And you can even see which cupcake is plain, baked with real fruit or stuffed! Interesting must-try flavours include Chendol, Maple Pancakes, Snickers and the new Kueh Lapis! Pay $3.20 per cupcake, or get a box of 3 for $9, 6 for $17.50 or 12 for $34.

www.twelvecupcakes.com