I must say we Singaporeans are lucky to be able to try cakes of different kinds, from French, Italian, Japanese to even uniquely Singaporean, right in this little island. Yes, locally inspired desserts that have the Singapore flavours while featuring the intricacies and preparation of French patisserie. And these are the cakes that attract me to Two Bakers.
Their signature “Bao Zi”, meaning “bun” in Chinese, looks so cute and is like the real thing, completed with the bamboo tray that is usually used for steaming Chinese buns. Taste wise, the chrysanthemum white chocolate mousse is a crowd pleaser, being light and smooth, and the citrus flavours of yuzu and lemon introduce little splashes of excitement to perk things up. Matcha sponge does well not to eclipse the delicate taste of white mousse. But what holds everything together is actually the buttery cookie pastry base. The aroma and savoury taste of butter plus the crumbly texture of the base adds dimension to this light dessert, elevating it from nice and mild to very good and memorable.
But the cake that makes me want to go back is Odeh Odeh instead. I always love anything coconut and gula melaka, so this creation hits all my soft spots. This cake is bursting with the sweet aroma of pandan, nutty flavours of coconut and caramel goodness of gula melaka. And the cookie pastry base helps to reel in the sweetness of the cake, making the overall taste sublime. This is the must try cake in my opinion since it is not everywhere that one can get such cake with strong Singaporean influences.
As said before, for Odeh Oden cake, I will want to go back again. And while at it, I hope to try more of two bakers’ creations.
Thoughts: Nice!
Nearest car park: Teck Chye Terrace’s car park
Nearest MRT: Serangoon
9 Tech Chye Terrace
Singapore
