A happy accident of unforeseen talents gathering under a common motivation to procure delicious cakes concurred in the serendipitous collaboration of two random friends and the launch of an aptly named business - The Accidental Bakers. When they could not find local cakes to appease their demands, Ee-Lyn Tan and Hazwan Yazit decided to combine resources and self-taught skills to establish a line of homemade treats worth getting acquainted with. While it was not an easy path to embark on, especially since they had no professional culinary education to boot, the duo flourished through an effervescent penchant to bake and create. Eventually,...

Located within the crevices of Bangsar Baru is a humble bake shop that’s got people talking. A small and compact little spot tucked along Jalan Telawi 2, Jaslyn Cakes would be hard to miss if not for the amazing aroma of freshly baked cakes wafting through the air and leading you gratefully towards it. Jaslyn Rangson, who trained at the reputable Le Cordon Bleu London, previously supplied cakes to Wondermama. Now, she churns out her popular sweet delights using the same high quality ingredients and a heightened sense of experience, but within the comfort of her own establishment. A lovely,...

If shopping along the brightly lit aisles of Ben’s Independent Grocer at Publika sparks up an appetite for something sweet, take a break at Ben’s Bake Shop. Lined between popular coffee joint Plan B’s Roasters and B’Witched Sandwich Bar, Ben’s Bake Shop serves up a plethora of freshly made cakes, cookies, and even churros to complement its siblings’ equally yummy offerings. There’s a little cheeky lure to the tell-tale trail of fillings that intentionally drip out most of their donut creations, such as the the Salted Caramel & Honeycomb Donut, which proudly parades Instagram with its signature meringue coiffure, and...

It takes a defined discipline and practiced confidence to do one thing one, and to do it right. In the case of Le Trianon, it is the mastering of chocolate cakes. Two, to be precise.By only selling two cakes, Le Trianon brings to the table a sophistication that will appease even the most critical of chocolate lovers. Their premium chocolate cakes are the epitome of pure indulgence. The signature Trianon cake is a crunchy chocolate praline sandwiched between a generous layer of smooth, dark chocolate, and a thin, crispy biscuit base. With a smooth consistency that melts at the graze...

Not unfamiliar among local cake lovers, Just Heavenly exudes temptation in just the mention of its name, a name that has flourished with much success in the skillful hands of Allan Yap and Nigel Skelchy. Finding fate in making cakes has led these budding partners in enlightened crime from the modest kitchen of Allan’s mother, to three stand-alone kiosks and a flagship store in Bangsar Shopping Centre.  In every outlet that bears its name, you’ll be spoiled for choice. From extravagant cakes, to sweet cupcakes, to little cookies that mix and match, it’s hard to not choose one of each...