Unpeeling The Layers

Classic Cakes (http://www.classiccakes.com)
Clementi Arcade #01-06
Tel: 6762 8019
Opening Hours: (Tues) 2pm – 9pm, (Wed – Sat) 11am – 9pm, (Sun) 2pm – 7pm

Five years ago, the Original Mille Crepes ($7 per slice) at Classic Cakes earned itself the accolade of being the “yummiest cake in Singapore” according to The Sunday Times.

Today, they certainly still live up to the title despite growing competition from other cake shops.

Its golden creme brulee-like caramelised top stood out from the other stores’ versions. It was crisp rather than soft — a result of it being freshly caramelised in the kitchen when ordered. The clear specks of vanilla beans between the layers also showed that the pastry cream was made with real vanilla beans, allowing for a strong vanilla flavour with every bite.

The texture of the entire cake was smooth, soft and silky. Even after some time out of the fridge, the cake remained intact and didn’t crumble. It could be cut through without falling apart, making it easy to quickly devour the rest of the slice.

Classic Cake’s Original Mille Crepes gradually softened in the mouth. It was sufficiently sweet and not overwhelmingly creamy, as opposed to Lady M’s version.

The Chocolate Chip Mille Crepes ($7 per slice), with its chocolate bits in between the layers, is also popular. Some may find it a tad sweeter than the original flavour, but the crunch from the chocolate chips still make for a delightfully crunchy treat.

Other flavours available are the Apple Mille Crepes ($7.80 per slice) and the Durian Mille Crepes ($8.50 per slice), although the latter is only available during the weekends.