It’s been quite a while since I talk about something sweet. Something like old school like buttercream cakes or even better… Buttercream cakes with a tinge of alcohol taste! Colourful, prettty and irresistible flavoured slice.

But the cream between my layered sponge cakes…

It better be worth all those calories! Or else, I will be clotting my arteries over something not worth.Gone were the days were cakes priced in their twos ($2), threes ($3) and fours ($4). I hardly find myself buying them by the bulk and share with like-minded dessert fans. But few cafes and confectioneries still make good and affordable cakes. One of which I know of, Pine Garden just of the streets of Ang Mio Kio avenue 10 does them really good.

Good might just be an understatement considering they have a wide variety of different ones. From the standard coloured buttercream ones like your Triple Layer Chocolate ($2.50) which is surprisingly rich and chocolatey to the more unique and rarely seen Hazelnut Chocolate Crunch ($2.60).But what makes Pine Garden more better known for their buttercream cakes than other place are their alcoholic piece. A personal favourite which could justify much craved tea snacks would be their Lychee Martini ($2.50) and Apple Vera Martini ($3.10).

The fruity pulps are nice to go with though not everyone would love them as you could barely taste the martini in the cakes. I think the alcohol content in them is just fine but if you need a bit more kick, maybe Bailey’s Chocolate Crunch ($3.10) and Moscato Soursop Cake ($3.10) or even try Nuttymisu ($6.50), their rendition of the tiramisu.For non-alcoholic fans of all things sweet, try contemplating a slice of Pulut Hitam Cake ($2.60). Easily the winner of all their flavours since it almost always catch people’s attention much like the Malay dessert in its ice cream form.

But the cream upon it, Ii have to say they could cut down and go easy on it.There are always alternatives if one’s preference is not quite the same as mine. Orange Zest Chocolate Cakes ($2.60) and the coconut pudding with coconut strips known as Cocotero ($2.60). Like how a hot knife cut through butter, one by one my friends all fell in love with them…Pine Garden’s Cake might be an unassuming bakery with bread and floury snacks all nicely packed on the shelves. But once you try their unique buttercream cakes, I assure you that you wish you could grab a few pieces every now and then…

They have two outlets, both are just a corner away from the other. I always visit the one beside Next Door Deli because they seem to have more variety to choose from.

Or…

I could just bring in a few slices to Next Door Deli and enjoy them like an after lunch treat.

Feel free to visit my site: http://thedessertprince.com/bakerzin-tampine-where-strawberries-meet-sweet-pleasure/While I often wished bakerzin isn’t so commercialised with outlets spread across the island, and complaining about their main courses which I find pretty plain and ordinary if not overpriced, I do have to admit that their desserts are some of the best I can indulge on without feeling a pinch in my student sized pocket. I haven’t the chance to try every single piece just yet, but I don’t think there was a single time I was disappointed by their cakes…

Strawberries are a personal favourite of mine just as they are to ZX and there are only a few things in this world that would rival a good piece of Strawberry Shortcake ($6.80). After trying out so many strawberries cakes in Singapore, I have to say there are better ones out there but I can’t deny that Bakerzin’s rendition sparked my interest in search of Japanese shortcakes. That’s a fact I can never deny. I like to think of Bakerzin’s rendition somewhat similar to the one I had at Jones.Sweet Pleasure ($6.90) was really sweet way of naming a hazelnut praline. Think of it as having a kinder bueno that resembles like a cake. I think if you’re a hazelnut dessert fan, you will adore every bite of hazelnut fantasy.

What a sweet pleasure to spend an afternoon with my loved one over a few cakes and I wonder where will we be heading on our next afternoon tea session, just you and me like always…

For more info: Feel free to visit my site: http://thedessertprince.com/flor-patisserie-my-benchmark-for-mille-feuille/Tucked upon the hilly outpost of Duxton is Flor Patisserie, a little dessert cafe made famous for their Japanese-inspired French pastries. Manning the shop is Chef Yamashita with years of experience crafting desserts and I have to say, their desserts almost never disappoints me whenever I pay them a visit.

Napoleon ($6.95) is Flor’s rendition of the crumbly mille-feuille. It looks unassuming and messed up for something labelled “best-seller” right? Boy I was wrong when I had my first bite because I can’t find a single word in my ever expanding dictionary to describe every spoonful of strawberry joy! If I dare say which I will say. This is my benchmark for future mille-feuilles. I dare say this is the best I can find in town.The cake dressed in white also known as Formage Blanc ($6.60). A banana and chocolate mousse based dessert housed above a coconut dacquoise base. It was light. It was wonderful and a true beauty to behold. Now we know where to find her!

Patisseries like Flor are the trend in Singapore now. There’s one every corner but if you want good ones, Flor is one to consider. After all, it’s good to enjoy the life of a Parisian once in a while…

It's a you, you and me relationship. It's hilarious how three different individuals decided to come together and acknowledged one another as friends...Smoked Salmon Pizza ($20.00) was more than enough for three like-minded individuals to share with. A little crushed black pepper and a little tabasco sauce goes a long way to spice thing up a little. See those greens strips of leaves? I didn't know what they were called until EY told us they are called wild rockets. Being a foodie is a constant learning process. A valuable learning point taken!The classic Fish N Chips ($15.00). To be honest, I've tried better ones but I find Raindrop rendition, less oily and therefore healthier. Nothing worth talking about if the batter and the fish was fried to such perfection.It was a table full of food and let's not even talk about the heap of Truffles Fries ($10.00) sitting right smack in the middle but nothing could be quite satisfying as compared to Light Brown Beef Pasta ($18.00); essentially fettuccine doused in brown sauce hidden with thick strips of beef cuts. I think pastas are one thing apart from pizzas Raindrop does it wonderfully.Peach Martini ($10.00) & Cosmopolitan ($10.00).Personally, I prefer the Cosmopolitan to the crisp peach martini. It was more refreshing but I have better impression with Strawberry Margarita ($10.00) which was sweetest of all, just like my two lovely friends...

It was a great night having nice food/drinks/company. I just wished time could stop just for the three of us, all in the name of fun, joy and laughter. Somehow, I also remembered spending a wonderful time with a bunch of friends almost sometime ago. Another great memory forged and cast in history for reference sake...

We are each other's friends. We are each other's confidante/confidant and I foresee many happy days to come in the following years to come.

After my family's dinner at Shin Minori, we weren't really willing to go home just yet. We took one of those family walk at Robertson Quay and someone merely suggested...

Anyone up for a cup of coffee?

You could see the sparkle in our eyes! Like Hello? We just had a Japanese buffet dinner just half an hour ago? I suggested Canele Patisserie but well, they were already close for the day and so... we went over to TCC @ Robertson Quay!Colombia Supremo ($7.90). A decent cuppa with a cookie to go by...It was my brother, Eddie first time to TCC. He had a hard time deciding what should he get. I strongly recommended to him the Chocolate of Wealth ($8.00). It's my personal favorite! I find myself getting this almost every time I visit TCC! Just look at the swills of chocolate fudge! As as they say... It's sinful that's for sure

What did I get right? Well, I wanted to try something new instead of the always having the same drink...Marble Cheese Coffee ($8.50). Initally, I thought it was some cheesecake infused drink. I guess the marble cheese comes from the grated cheese sprinkled on the top! Coffee and cheese maybe a weird combination... but surprisingly it turned out great! You slurp some cheese amidst the coffee and they just melt in your mouth! It was a whole new experience for me!How can we not have cakes while slurping coffee? Strawberry Yoghurt Roll ($5.80) A sponge based swiss roll with chunks of strawberries amidst a thick white yoghurt core and finish off with a layer of snow white cream. A very light cake, not overtly sweet. The strawberries were very sour though...

I find TCC's cakes to be just alright, nothing special but they are cheaper than your usual dessert cafes.
Which means I would often more than just two if I can afford that is.

The Connoisseur Concerto is one of those place I would go more often compared to other coffee chains. It maybe much more expensive than your typical starbucks coffee but the quality is far from it! Remember what you pay for is not just the drinks/desserts/main course but the ambience as well.