Was in search of a new place for dessert, and we chanced upon Au Chocolat.

Didn't manage to get into the Bistro, we bought some pastries off the shelf and sat at the open area in the coffee/milkshake area. Which was good as well. My friend and I sat there for quite a few hours comfortably.

We ordered the Kalamansi Meringue Tart and some chocolate cheesecake. Both were good! But were too big for us to finish haha. I guess it would be good for 2 person to share 1 cake since the serving is quite big.

Went there on a Sunday afternoon for a girly high tea with my friend.

Nice ambience and patient wait staff. We ordered this orange blossom apricot cake and chocolate pear cake. Both did not disappoint.

The orange blossom cake had soft and tangy orange curd topping. The mousse was melt-in-mouth. The chocolate pear cake was dark chocolate. Rich, yet not too heavy to finish the cake.

For more, read my blog at http://efatrie.blogspot.sg/2013/04/twg-again-and-another-muffin-recipe.html

I was invited by the owner of the shop for a "kueh tour" and to understand their history.

I like their simplicity, no-frills, wanting to keep the costs down for the benefit of their customers. I like that they are also tuning their recipes towards those who are more health conscious.

The Kueh Lapis has a soft texture. Though I like my Kueh Lapis sweeter (I find theirs not sweet enough), I appreciate that it probably is healthier with lesser sugar My favourite is the Fried Yam Cake. We were amazed at how soft the inside is. Fabulous with a semi crusty exterior. You could taste how generous they are with their ingredients. And it taste somewhat like those Grandma's Yam Cake. My parents-in-law also enjoyed this. Fried Popiah is not bad too - generous filling! But because these items are fried, so they probably leave a little oily feel. Which can be resolved by using some kitchen paper towels ;p

For more details and photos, http://efatrie.blogspot.sg/2013/05/lek-lim-nonya-cake-confectionery.html