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Taro lovers, you’re gonna wanna keep reading: the first ever cafe specialising in taro desserts, Whisking Bakes, has just had its soft launch in Lavender.
Whisking Bakes initially started out as a home-based business in May 2020 by Chanel, a former air stewardess who lost her job following the pandemic. She created her popular Orh Nee Tart Balls, which became so popular that she was able to open a small store in Tai Seng. In July 2022, Whisking Bakes relocated to a bigger space with a cafe concept, serving bakes and drinks.
The Whisking Bakes cafe is decorated in gorgeous shades of lilac and beige, with seats and tables available for customers.
Dig into an assortment of taro-flavoured bakes, including swiss rolls, tiramisu, cakes and tarts.
Whisking Bakes’ Taro Mochi Swiss Roll (S$5) consists of a fluffy purple cake enveloping taro cream, with a dollop of mochi in the centre. I loved the smooth texture of the taro, the softness of the cake and the chewiness of the mochi. The yam taste was prominent and as a whole, the swiss roll wasn’t too sweet or heavy.
Taromisu (S$6) is Whisking Bakes’ non-alcoholic and caffeine-free spin on the popular tiramisu dessert, except instead of using coffee, the ladyfinger biscuits are dipped in taro milk and layered with mascarpone cheese.
I was delighted at the generous portion of the Taromisu, and each bite was milky, creamy and satisfying.
The Taro Basque Burnt Cheesecake (S$7.50) consists of a layer of pure yam paste sandwiched between two layers of cheesecake. The cheesecake was thick and creamy with a rich mouthfeel, and the layer of taro added an earthier profile to it.
Of course, who could leave without trying Whisking Bakes’ famous Orh Nee Tart Balls? The cafe offers five pieces of tarts for S$6.80 for dine-in customers. Bigger bottles are available too for takeaway purchases, with 11 pieces costing S$15 and 25 pieces costing S$32.
The drinks are also not to be missed, with coffee, tea and milk selections ranging from S$3.50 to S$6. The most unique drink offerings are the Taro Latte (S$6) and Black Sesame Latte (S$6), which are made using homemade taro and black sesame paste.
For non-taro lovers, Whisking Bakes also offers other desserts, like the fudgy Ultimate Chocolate Cake (S$8), Bailey’s Burnt Cheesecake (S$7.50) and NYC Levain Cookies (S$5) in assorted flavours.
With its incredible taro offerings and incredibly aesthetic interior, I can foresee myself dropping by Whisking Bakes for another lovely dessert break. What a truly taroffic experience!
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