13 Best Christmas Log Cakes of 2015

The most magical time of the year is just around the corner. This is the season to indulge in all things sweet and decadent, like log cakes, puddings, fruitcakes, festive hampers and more. We have certainly tasted (there goes our waist lines) our fair share of log cakes. Here are 13 Best Christmas Log Cakes of 2015 for your reference, inclusive of the traditional and innovative. Spread the word, tell your friends and family – this is our way of wishing everyone a sweet and delicious Christmas!
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Bakerzin
List of outlets: http://www.bakerzin.com/locations
Order online at http://rewards.bakerzin.com/bakerzin/
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What is Christmas revelry without log cakes? Bakerzin has created an assortment that will go down well at any jolly gathering. Bakerzin’s Apple Pistachio Yule Log ($70 / approx. 1kg) is one of the most impressive flavours I have tasted this year. This exquisite pistachio dacquoise features several distinct layers that give this cake a lot of texture and flavour. Starting from the bottom up, the foundation is a dacquoise made of ground almonds and pistachio followed by an apple jam with diced version of the fruit and a hint of Smirnoff Green Apple Vodka. This is then tiered with an apple and pistachio mousse before a lovely green chocolate layer encases the whole sweet treat.

For true chocoholics, Santa’s Chocolate Yule Log ($62 / approx. 1kg) is worth every sinful bite. It is a simply divine cake reminiscent of the traditional Yuletide log cake with its chocolate chiffon sponge and coats of tart blackberry jam and a luscious Valrhona chocolate mousse with hazelnut crunch. This sponge is then rolled up and covered with rich chocolate glaze and decorated with fun filled Christmas icons.

Enjoy early bird discount of 10% for orders made between now till 6 December 2015. HSBC and OCBC card holders can enjoy 15% discount. Not applicable for festive feast packages and bundle deals. View full post here.

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Délifrance
List of outlets: http://www.delifrance.com.sg/outlets
Email: catering@delifrance.com.sg OR
Order online at http://www.delifrance.com.sg/deli-cater/christmas-special.html
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As the year draws to a close, now is the time for families and friends to celebrate the festive season. Délifrance endeavours to offer a smorgasbord of French festive specials and signatures prepared by master bakers, pâtissiers and chefs to make your season’s feasting come true.

Available from now till 3 January 2016, Délifrance’s signature log cake is the Joy of Délifrance ($60 / 1kg). Touted for its velvety texture, this log cake sure puts a smile on everyone’s face. This irresistible cake is made with pillowy chocolate sponge layered with 100% Valrhona Fine French Chocolate. My favourite is the White Chocolate and Raspberry ($48 / 1kg). The sweet white chocolate sponge combined with the thick tangy raspberry coulis is a lovely crowd pleaser.

Other festive sweets include the Season’s Macarons ($16) which come in both peppermint and raspberry flavours; and the lineup of Festive Éclairs ($8) made up of chocolate, rose, vanilla and coffee flavours.

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Goodwood Park Hotel
Tel: 6730 1867 / 6730 1868
Email: festive@goodwoodparkhotel.com OR
Order online at http://festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com
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Goodwood Park Hotel has always been getting a lot of compliments from their cakes. Apart from the well-loved Goodwood D24 Durian Christmas Log Cake ($69 for 1kg) which caters to durian lovers, this year’s new Manjari Chocolate and Cassis Mousse Log Cake ($76 for 1kg) is a must-buy.

A balance of rich chocolate and fruity flavours, Manjari Chocolate and Cassis Mousse Log Cake is a wonderful medley of textures. A crunchy base of sable feuilleté lends weight to the lightly-textured dark Manjari chocolate mousse outer layer. Within lies a layer of tangy blackcurrant mousse as well as a centre of poached apples and pears wrapped within a hazelnut genoise (sponge cake) layer. The sleek contemporary lines of the log cake make it an elegant addition to the table.

The log cake among other takeaway gourmet festive treats will be available at the Deli from 1 to 26 December 2015. Advance orders of three working days are required. Place your takeaway orders at the Deli anytime from 9am to 9pm daily. Alternatively, you can place your orders online from 1 December 2015. Last order date is 18 December 2015, 12pm.

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D9 Cakery at Hilton Singapore
Tel: 6730 3392
Email: D9cakery@hilton.com

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Revel in the season’s good cheer with jolly surprises at Hilton Singapore, all set to conclude the year in style. Be sure to visit D9 Cakery as you will be greeted by the impressive six-metre jewellery showcase, specially created by Executive Pastry Chef Prabhu. This year, the hotel has created three jewellery inspired Yule logs: Crystal ($68/500g; $98/1kg), Diamond ($50/500g; $80/1kg), and Pearl ($50/500g; $80/1kg).

Each of these gems are represented by different flavours from a light champagne matched with sweet cranberries to a 72 percent Valrhona dark chocolate brownie with raspberry cremux and the ultimate sweet crunchy hazelnut dacquoise with white ivory chocolate and chewy nougat. We like the blue Pearl Yule most with a lovely combination of brownies and hazelnut crunch, and a touch of refreshing raspberry Chantilly.

Be enchanted by the exquisite glittery North Pole Magical Globe ($28) fitted with a miniature cottage village creation. Plough all the way through the three delicate layers with an array of textures and flavours in every bite. Kick start with the base layer of moist ladyfingers topped with crunchy apple and sweet cranberry compote, which is perfectly complemented by the bursting flavours from the eggnog mousse. All homemade Christmas delights at D9 Cakery are available from now to 26 December 2015.

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Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Tel: 6731 7172
Order online at www.singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/festive
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Christmas is never complete without log cakes. New in Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium this year are two delectable log cakes – indulge n the rich Chocolate Mousse with Pearls log Cake ($58 nett / 1 kg), or opt for a refreshing medley of Lychee and Raspberry ($60 nett / 1 kg).

I love the Lychee and Raspberry log cake most. Luscious lychee mousse dominates the entire composition of the log cake, delicately inserted with distinctive layers of raspberry mousse. This thoughtfully composed log cake bound to be the centre of attraction at any Christmas party.

For those looking to host a fuss-free Christmas party, their menu of festive takeaways will be available from 15 November to 31 December 2015.

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Neo Garden Catering
Tel: 6896 7757
Order online at https://www.neogarden.com.sg/Menu
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This holiday season, Singapore’s No. 1 Events Caterer, Neo Garden Catering is offering a selection of delectable buffet packages for those planning your perfect festive celebration. Festive savouries include the Traditional Roasted Turkey ($98.80) and the new “Guitar” Turkey ($128.80), a western version of the musical instrument-inspired Pipa Duck.

They have also created a new Ondeh Ondeh Log Cake ($68.80)! Transforming our favourite nonya kueh into a Christmas delight of “gula melaka” wrapped with pandan sponge cake, this light and homely yule log is decorated with grated coconut and macarons. Other options include the traditional Chocolate Fudge Log Cake ($45.80) and Yuzu Lemon Surprise ($68.80).

Enjoy a FREE Christmas Chocolate Fudge log cake when you order any Christmas Regular Buffet or Mini Package menu before 7 December 2015. OCBC credit/debit card holders, here’s something special for you: enjoy 10% off Christmas Regular Buffets for orders placed from now till 2 January 2016 & enjoy 50% off traditional roasted turkey when you placed your order before 7 December 2015. Collections and deliveries are available now to 3 January 2016. 

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Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore
Tel: 6831 6686
Email: dining.ppsgo@panpacific.com
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Pan Pacific Orchard ushers in the joyous spirit of Christmas with two enticing Yule logs. For chocolate lovers, the Rolled Genoise Log Le Noir ($78+/1 kg) is a classic, filled with milk chocolate and hazelnut praline, wrapped in a dark chocolate mirror glaze and top with handcrafted chocolate accents.

Or, indulge in the Rolled Genoise Log Red Forest ($78+/1 kg), a luscious combination of raspberries, red currents, marello cherries and strawberries all in a homemade jelly. Rolled together with strawberry yoghurt mousse in almond sponge and coated with another layer of strawberry yoghurt mousse, this beautiful log cake is topped with fresh berries.

You can bring home the warmth of Christmas with a selection of festive goodies, featuring charmingly handcrafted seasonal delights and festive sweet treats such as Brandy and Rum Fruit Cake, Gingerbread House, Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce and more. Available from 1 to 31 December 2015.

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Pan Pacific Singapore
Tel: 6826 8240
Email: celebrate.sin@panpacific.com OR
Order online at www.pacificmarketplace.sg
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Celebrate ‘A Pacific Christmas’ at Pan Pacific Singapore with exceptional festive goodies at Pacific Marketplace. Raspberry Pâte de Fruit with Szechuan Pepper infused Mascarpone Mousse Log Cake ($65 / 1 kg) is a cake that can stop traffic. The cake has a beautiful red glaze from the rich infusion of raspberries. Filled with a subtle Szechuan pepper infused mascarpone mousse, be enchanted with a beautiful raspberry Pâte de Fruit set in the centre like a piece of gem.

For those who prefer citrus flavours, the Crunchy Salted Caramel Parfait Lemon Curd Log Cake ($65 / 1 kg) will definitely do the work. Salted caramel is a very trendy ingredient. It has the right mix of bitterness and sweetness. Together with the tangy lemon curd, the cake melted subtly on the tongue, leaving a pronounced caramelized, buttery flavor. My heart melted too.

All the festive goodies are available from now to 25 December 2015. There are also savoury specials such as Roasted Turkey with Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing, and limited edition Smoked Juniper Berry Ham, created by talented Master Butcher Leonhard Weber.

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Pies & Coffee
Tel: 6570 0080
Email: custsvc@piesncoffee.com OR
Order online at http://www.piesncoffee.com/
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Christmas isn’t complete without the classic Christmas log cakes and sweet treats! This year, the chefs from Pies & Coffee will relish the heart-warming flavours of Asia with a series of unique mouth-watering creations worthy of the Yuletide feast! P/S They are halal-certified!

Christmas Rhapsody ($49) features hand-whipped pandan custard spread across a subtle gula melaka sponge. The offering not only looks stunning, but tastes delicious, with loads of soft boiled azuki beans & nata de coco that teases your palate with the extra bites. Holly Indulgence ($54) is the obvious choice for children with earthy chocolate hazelnut mousse playfully layered on top of the homemade pistachio butter cream. Crunch caramelised mixed nuts & almond streusel are sandwiched between the moist eggless chocolate sponges. Indeed every bite of this captures the true essence of Christmas with their signature creation.

Not only that, sweeten your Christmas celebration with selections from Choco-Holly Indulgence with eggless chocolate sponges to The Classic Fruitcake and their timeless artisanal cookies – all handcrafted with premium ingredients with no added preservatives. DBS credit card holders can enjoy 10% discount off the cakes. Pies & Coffee outlets include Robertson Walk, The Grandstand, Rochestor Mall and Alexandra Retail Centre.

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Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Tel: 6831 4708
Email: mhrs.sindt.fb.promotions@marriotthotels.com OR
Order online at www.singaporemarriott.com/christmas
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Bring a touch of class to your festive gatherings with the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s symphony of festive sweet treats centerpieces encompassing Kaya Namachoco Yule Logcake ($68nett) and Strawberry Cream Raspberry Lychee Logcake ($68nett).

Available from 25 November to 25 December 2015, the Kaya Namachoco Yule Logcake brings a little Asian touch to the season. With sweet coconut jam hiding in between the rich and moist Nama chocolate mousse, it was a love at first bite.

Strawberry Cream Raspberry Lychee certainly don’t sound all that impressive on paper, but who knew the trio can be so good together! Juicy lychees and tart raspberries tame the sweetness of the strawberry cream. Each bite is light and airy with a lovely hint of strawberry scent. There are also Christmas Stollen (from $26nett); as well as succulent roasts, home-made cookies, pies, puddings and more.

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Swensens
List of outlets: http://www.swensens.com.sg/singapore
Online order at http://www.swensens.com.sg/christmas-catalogue/page-1
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This year, Swensen’s festive menu features a comprehensive Christmas catalogue complete with six all-new ice cream log cakes that can be delivered right to your doorstep from 1 November to 25 December 2015. Beautiful to look at and delicious to boot, Swensen’s range of ice cream log cakes ($58) are perfect for familial gatherings and are based on best-selling ice cream flavors and new, inventive flavor additions to offer an ample selection for everyone.

A highlight for me is the Honey Manukadamia ($58) log. Manuka honey is renowned for its health properties so get ready to indulge in the goodness of Manuka honey ice cream paired with macadamia nuts and a melange of berries, chocolate & a red truffle ball. Little ones can look out for the exclusive Disney Frozen log cake aptly named A Frozen Dream ($58) featuring their favourite animated princesses.

Exclusively for early birds, take a sweet 20% off your ice cream log cakes and gift cards from 1 November to 10 December 2015 for Cool Rewards and Kid’s Club members. ANZ, Bank of China, Citibank, Diners, Maybank, OCBC, UOB, and Standard Chartered Bank credit card members can receive a 15% off ice cream log cakes and gift cards. Missed the early bird window? No problem, flash your Cool Rewards or Kid’s Club card for 15% off, or your credit/debit card to get 10% off log cakes and gift cards from 11 December to 25 December 2015.

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The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Tel: 6877 8943
Email: festive@fullertonhotel.com
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Available from now to 25 December 2015, treat your loved ones with sweet pleasures from The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, such as the new Sicilian Red Yule Log ($69/1kg) and Snickers Yule Log ($69/1kg). The former is a milk chocolate mousse yule log filled with luscious layering of raspberry puree, crispy croquantine and drizzled with raspberry powder all over.

For those who adore chocolate, love the smooth sweetness from caramel and the salty crunch of peanut, Snickers Yule Log is sure to excite you. Made with milk chocolate mousse yule log filled with caramel, biscuit joconde and peanut crunch, it is a hit among my family! Willy Wonka would also be delighted by how the chef managed to transform snickers into a feast for the eyes.

Add a meaningful touch to your Christmas gifts this year with The Fullerton Hotel’s limited edition custom-designed Fullerton Santa Plush Bear, which supports the funding of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Priced at S$28 per bear, S$10 from the sale of each bear will be donated to provide financial aid and resources to children and youths from low-income households to help them through school.

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The St. Regis Singapore
Tel: 6506 6852
Email: festive.sg@stregis.com OR
Order online at http://www.stregissingapore.com/en/christmas
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Celebrate joyous Yuletide traditions with freshly baked staples and welcome guests with a platter of fine traditional Christmas cookies from The St. Regis Singapore. Whether for intimate gatherings or as lavish gifts, indulge in festive specialities and relish in log cakes created exclusively by the masterchefs.

Signature Chocolate Yule Log ($62) is quite the table centre-piece, with its beautiful icing that resembles snow. Flavour wise, the sponge is delightfully soft and there is a good hit of dark chocolate.

Another option is Griotte Cherry and 70% Amedei Gocce Chocolate Yule Log ($62). Smothered in layers of chocolate cream, you can’t help but sigh with happiness when you take a mouthful.

All handcrafted takeaways for the festive season are available from now to 25th December 2015 at La Pâtisserie, Lobby Level. Esteemed members of Supper Club at The St. Regis Singapore, Starwood Preferred Guests, and Maybank, Standard Chartered and Citibank card members enjoy exclusive privileges.

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There is always something heartwarming and jolly for this season of feasting. We hope our Christmas Log Cakes Guide will help you a little with your festive feast. Here’s wishing you a MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!