Bento cakes, or lunchbox cakes, take inspiration from Korean minimalist cakes.
Korean minimalist cake. Photo via
These are not cupcakes, and not exactly mini birthday cakes, either.
In fact, bento cakes are typically cheaper and smaller (around four inches across).
They also come in tiny "takeaway" boxes that might usually accommodate a burger.
Why we like it:
- Cute
- Customisable
- Somewhat more economical than a traditional birthday cake
- Looks slightly more sincere than a sliced cake
Cons:
- Not widely available (yet?)
Where to get them
We found a few local bakeries that are making these.
1. Eggyi.co
Price: S$20
Delivery:
- S$10 islandwide delivery
- S$6 delivery fee for orders over S$65
Self-collection is available at Woodlands.
To order:
When slots are open, customers can fill out the order form on Eggyi.co's Instagram.
2. Three Petals Cake Studio
Photo from Three Petals Cake Studio | FB.
Photo from Three Petals Cake Studio | FB.
Price: S$28
Delivery: S$15
Self-collection is available at Lucky Plaza Apartment, Orchard.
To order:
- WhatsApp 8793 1413
- Message Three Petals Cake Studio on Instagram
- Customers can choose between a round-shape or a heart-shape
3. Le Petit Empire Designer Cakes Singapore
Photo from Le Petite Empire Designer Cakes's website.
Photo from Le Petite Empire Designer Cakes's website.
Price: S$14.90 - S$17.90
Address: 11 Cavan Rd #01-03, Singapore 209848
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Monday, 9am - 7pm
Delivery:
- 10am - 6pm: S$20 delivery fee
- 6pm - 8pm: S$25 delivery fee
- Specific time delivery: S$40
- Sentosa/Tuas: S$45
Self-collection available.
To order: Cart out on their website
Le Petite Empire Designer Cakes can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.
4. NaNa Bake
Photo from NaNa Bake Cakes | FB.
Photo from NaNa Bake Cakes | FB.
Photo from NaNa Bake Cakes | FB.
Price: S$15
Address: Parc Elegance, 11 Telok Kurau Road #01-02 Singapore 423761
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday, 11am - 7pm
Sunday, 11am - 6pm
Delivery: NaNa Bake can be found on GrabFood (vicinity delivery only)
To order: Whatsapp 9623 6323
NaNa Bake is on Facebook and Instagram.
5. Angstbakes
Photo via Angstbakes/Facebook
Photo via Angstbakes/Facebook
Photo via Angstbakes/Facebook
Price: From S$26
Delivery: S$8 islandwide. No self-collection.
To order:
- DM them on Instagram
- WhatsApp 8889 1529
- Place your order one week in advance
Top image from @goeuncake and @angstbakes on Instagram.