Baker X Welcomes Its Eleventh Baker-In-Residence, Joo Bakes

Baker X will be introducing its latest baker-in-residence, Joo Bakes, who will be operating from 9 to 31 August 2022.

The eleventh resident baker at the Orchard Central baking studio and café will be offering a slice of nostalgia with simple and classic butter cakes in delightful local and fruity flavours, as well as chunky, chewy cookies.

About Baker X

Venue: 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central #04-29, Singapore 238896
Date: 9 to 31 Aug 2022
Time: 11am to 10pm

Launched in December 2021 by Far East Organization, Baker X aims to support home-based bakers by providing them with an opportunity to have first-hand experience running a brick-and-mortar storefront and interacting with customers face-to-face with a fully fitted baking studio and a 10-seater café.

Patrons can dine in or takeaway the baked goods at the café on Level 4 of Orchard Central (opposite Genki Sushi). The café is operated in tandem with social enterprise, Foreword Coffee Roasters.

There will be a line-up of bakers throughout the year, and each baker will be in residence for between 2 to 6 weeks.

Classic Cakes

Joo Bakes showcases old-school classics such as the OG Butter Cake ($5 per slice, $33 per loaf), elevated with the use of French Butter to achieve a lighter, fluffy crumb without compromising on the cake’s rich butteriness.

Relish this signature bake in fruity variations of Orange ($5.50 per slice, $36 per loaf) and Lemon Drizzle ($6 per slice, $38 per loaf), made with fresh fruits in a good balance of sweetness and tartness.

Look out for the new Coffee Walnut ($5.50 per slice, $36 per loaf), an aromatic cake studded with bits of walnut, as well as the delectable Marble ($5.50 per slice, $36 per loaf) cake, popular for its combination of original butter and chocolatey goodness.

Note: A minimum of 3 days is required for all loaf cake orders via WhatsApp at 82822722.

Chunky Cookies

Other swoon-worthy bakes include the toothsome and chunky cookies ($6 per cookie, $36 per box of 6). The Choc Chip with Walnut Cookie is a plush combination of French butter, Belgium chocolate, and walnuts that is sure to satisfy. Munch on the Matcha with Macadamia Cookie packed with white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts, or the Biscoff Cookie that is not to be missed for its gooey centre and distinctive caramel taste.

National Day Specials

In celebration of National Day and for a limited time only, Joo Bakes will highlight two locally inspired flavours – Pandan and Sugee – both available in limited quantities and priced at $6 per slice, $38 per loaf.

Pandan Cake

Photo Credits: @joobakes

Availability: 9 to 14 Aug 2022

This locally-inspired flavoured cake starts with a pandan paste hand-made from scratch, infusing an alluring fragrance into the already enticing butter cake.

Sugee Cake

Availability: From 16 Aug 2022

The sugee cake is a Eurasian specialty that will make an appearance at Baker X from 16 August 2022.

A minimum of 3 days is required for all loaf cake orders via WhatsApp at 82822722.

About Joo Bakes Founder & Baker Pang Joo Soon (Joo)

Pang Joo Soon (Joo), founder and baker of Joo Bakes (@joobakes), started his home bakery in early 2021. His earliest encounter with baking was as a child when he helped his father bake his homemade Hainanese butter cake. Growing up, he loved the cake so much, and with the realisation that his father was getting older, he thought of learning this well-loved recipe so family and friends could continue to enjoy it.

In 2018, he took a break from his corporate job and enrolled in pastry school in Paris and Thailand. During his culinary pursuits, he was introduced to French butter, which has since inspired his baking philosophy of using only quality and fresh ingredients for all his bakes today.