Every year, Father’s Day is commemorated on the third Sunday of June in Singapore, which would be 21 June 2020 this year. While many issues are still being ironed post-Circuit Breaker, there is one thing that we can be sure of - cake.
This Father’s Day, why not treat your father and the father of your child to Instagram-worthy cakes brought to you by Singapore’s Instagram bakers! You’ll get to eat yummy treats and support our local businesses at the same time!
Here’s our pick of Instagram Bakers you can order from!
Cut-off for orders: 7 days for cakes | 3 days for desserts
Self-collection: Farrer Park
Delivery: Cakes: $30 | Desserts: $15
Milo & Pepper Cakes is where you can find bespoke buttercream cakes, brownies, donuts and other sweet treats. Their Instagram feed is filled with gorgeous pastel-colored treats that’ll spoil you for choice. And if that’s not enough option, keep an eye out this weekend as they will be launching a special Father’s Day dessert tower!
You can place your orders via Instagram or WhatsApp at +65 9737 4856. Both self-collection and home delivery services are available from 11.00 am to 7.30 pm.
Cut-off for orders: 5 days (subjected to availability)
Delivery: $9
Flowers in your cakes! Well, they’re not real flowers despite their realistic appearance. Petals by Victoria.H specializes in artisanal floral jelly cakes made with fish gelatine that look too pretty to be eaten.
The colorful flowers, made of milk are injected freehand via syringe and needles into clear jelly base. You can gift the fathers in your life these skilfully handcrafted floral jelly cakes instead of a bouquet this Father’s Day!
They get booked real fast, so you might want to place your orders as soon as possible if you want to get these blooming cakes.
Cut-off for orders: 4 days
Delivery: $15
Three Petals Cake Studios’ Mascarpone Tiramisu is a favorite among many but that’s not all you can get from them. You can also get customizable cakes, cupcakes adorned with buttercream flowers and colorful Korean-style macarons.
You can DM your orders on Instagram.
Cut-off for orders: 1 week
Delivery: $20
Spiffycakes specializes in customized buttercream cakes and you can find some of her creations, from the classic unicorn and buttercream floral cakes to nautical themed cakes, on her Instagram. She’s even made a buttercream mee sua ‘longevity noodles’ cake! Is your child’s father craving bubble tea? Get him the next best thing, a cake that looks like bubble tea!
Images courtesy of Spiffy Cakes
Cut-off for orders: TBU
Delivery: Approx. $25
Detailed and skilfully crafted with fondant, the cakes by Jo from Jo Takes The Cake are aesthetically pleasing works of art. From whimsical fairytale-themed cakes to classy tiered cakes, her Instagram feed is an awe-inspiring portfolio of cakes.
If you want to place orders with Jo Takes The Cake, you have to do it weeks in advance and do note that she doesn’t do buttercream cakes. And if you missed the dateline for Father’s Day, Youth Day is just around the corner (any excuse is a good one for cake).
Cut-off for orders: Depending on availability
Delivery: $15 - $28 (only assisting customers to book)
If the father you’re buying the cake for is not so much of a sweet tooth, Monice Bakes’ sweet treats might be more up his alley. They offer customized sweet treats, such as cakes, cupcakes and cookies, with the sweetness factor dialed down a little.
While you’re encouraged to place your orders 2 weeks in advance, you can check with Monice Bakes to see if you can still place your order pass the recommended cut-off time. To place your orders, you can email to monicebakes@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +65 9815 0022.
Cut-off for orders: 2 weeks
Delivery: $20 | Free for orders above $100
Nanatang, which originally started off as an online bakery has grown into a studio and bakehouse, offering Insta-worthy cakes alongside baking classes.
You can place your orders online, where you’re sure to find something the father in your life will love. Blossom Floral, Hidden Gems, Surprise Money Hidden Gem, and Character Macarons Cakes, are just some of your options.