May 06, 2021
Canelés are a popular French pastry, and like many classic cakes, originated in a convent.
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What do bebinca from Goa, India, canelés from Bordeaux, France and Portuguese queijadas have in common? They were all invented or perfected in convents.
How did nuns start making such heavenly desserts? Many people say it’s because they had the luxury of time and space to perfect their techniques.
But the answer probably lies in the abundance of egg yolks they were saddled with - egg whites were used to clarify wine, apply gold leaf to church altars, and starch the head coverings and habits nuns wore.
April 15, 2021
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Who doesn’t love chocolate? Chocolate is known for its soul-satisfying, decadent taste especially when combined with sugar and dairy.
Turn it into chocolate cake, and we have a winning combo of comfort food-meets-indulgence, whether it’s for celebratory occasions or the endless days in between. (PMS and work stress, we’re looking at you.)
Here, we’ve rounded up the best (in our opinion) chocolate cakes in Singapore to get your fix. Keep scrolling to find out, and keep this page handy.
PS: You could make your own chocolate cake, but unless you’re confident and experienced like Fann Wong and other home bakers, you’re probably better off ordering a rich, moist and satisfaction-guaranteed chocolate cake from these shops.