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With Chinese New Year (or the Lunar New Year) around the corner, most Chinese families are busy making their preparations to welcome the Year of the Horse, such as spring cleaning, buying new clothes, or last-minute shopping. We have sampled various pineapple tarts, cakes with fancy Chinese New Year designs and yusheng (raw fish salad) to know which ones are worth the calories. Here is a round-up of 12 festive […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/chinese-new-year-snacks/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-cakes-2014/ https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-cakes-2014/#respond Tue, 06 May 2014 04:52:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1620

Show Mom how much you care with a delicious cake that she loves. We have tasted loads of cakes around town, and whittled down the list to these 16 beautiful cakes. Whether she likes chocolate cake, strawberry shortcake or one stuffed with fruits, you will be able to find the perfect treat for her this Mother’s Day. Abundant Love & Pink of Roses from PrimaDéli Some of the most gorgeous […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-cakes-2014/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/valentines-day-cakes-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/valentines-day-cakes-winners/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2014 07:56:03 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1550

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Red velvet cake is sweet, And so are you! For Valentine’s Day, we held a contest to give away the delicious Red Cupid cakes from The Icing Room. Find out if you are one of the 3 lucky winners who have each won a gorgeous red velvet cake with mixed fruit to share with your sweetheart. Results Prize: A Red Cupid cake worth S$18.80, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/valentines-day-cakes-winners/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/contest/valentines-day-cakes-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/valentines-day-cakes-giveaway/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2014 08:16:37 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1549

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been announced. Love is in the air! Send hearts aflutter with the Valentine’s Day cakes at The Icing Room! The innovative and fun Design-It-Yourself (D-I-Y) cake boutique under the BreadTalk group has launched three sweet and delectable cakes for you to celebrate love and friendship on this special day. Charm the lady with Red Cupid (S$18.80 / serves 2 to 3) which […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/valentines-day-cakes-giveaway/feed/ 120 https://sparklette.net/contest/chinese-new-year-the-icing-room-cakes-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/chinese-new-year-the-icing-room-cakes-giveaway/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2014 04:00:55 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1546

Update: This contest has ended. The winners are @meis_ahqi and @preciouzjustin. The Icing Room has launched a range of cakes to usher in the Year of the Horse, and they are works of art. For Chinese New Year, the bakery takes cheeky delight in featuring their signature vanilla Chantilly cream cake in the shape of this year’s zodiac animal – the Prosperity Pony (S$22). Opt for something a little different […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/chinese-new-year-the-icing-room-cakes-giveaway/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/chinese-new-year-cupcakes-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/chinese-new-year-cupcakes-giveaway/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2014 07:20:17 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1545

Update: This contest has ended. The winners are @KathyWoon, @Elaine4059, @FionanaC, @ryannkoh and @VeralynnTan. My favourite cake maker Emicakes has done it again. The bakery chain has whipped up a series of super adorable cupcakes for Chinese New Year 2014, and methinks these are their best works yet! The colourful Gong Xi Fa Cai cupcakes come in familiar festive designs of spring blossoms, lantern, mandarin orange and gold coin in […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/chinese-new-year-cupcakes-giveaway/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/christmas-log-cakes/ https://sparklette.net/food/christmas-log-cakes/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2013 11:25:42 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1537

Christmas is a great time to feast, have a party and be merry with loved ones! Every Christmas, the culinary teams at various hotels and restaurants come up with creative cakes and festive favourites to tempt our palates. Wondering what to give your loved ones this Christmas? Here’s a round-up of 20 delicious Christmas log cakes and goodies for a heartwarming get-together with your family and friends. Whether it’s a […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/christmas-log-cakes/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/emicakes-push-pop-cake/ https://sparklette.net/food/emicakes-push-pop-cake/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:46:22 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1532

Emicakes just came up with these fabulous Push ‘N’ Pop cakes which I find are genius. I love eating cake, but I also shudder at the hassle of having to cut the cake, or the washing up of utensils after eating. With these cakes, you get to eat your favourite cake like a lollipop or an ice cream cone – zero fuss! Push ‘N’ Pop cake S$4.20 You hold each […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/emicakes-push-pop-cake/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-strawberry-oreo-cake-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-strawberry-oreo-cake-winners/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2013 07:01:52 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1502

In our August giveaway, we partnered with our favourite cake maker, Emicakes to give away 3 pretty in pink strawberry Oreo cakes. Find out if you are one of the 3 lucky winners! Strawberry Oreo cake Results Prize: 0.6kg Strawberry Oreo cake (serves 5 to 8), from Emicakes Winners: minghui Apai N Nana Rachel Lim Congratulations to all winners! You will be contacted at your email. Thanks to everyone that […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-strawberry-oreo-cake-winners/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/breadtalk-hello-kitty/ https://sparklette.net/food/breadtalk-hello-kitty/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2013 07:49:31 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1501

BreadTalk has launched a lovely series of Hello Kitty cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts and buns. If you are a fan of the adorable feline character, you will definitely love these Hello Kitty-themed pastry creations. To complete the experience, these pastries are packed in beautiful Hello Kitty cake boxes and packaging. Together Forever (cupcake set) S$5.80 for 2 The Dear Daniel and Hello Kitty couple is featured in this cupcake duo. Both […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/breadtalk-hello-kitty/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-strawberry-oreo-cake-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-strawberry-oreo-cake-giveaway/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:50:33 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1500

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been announced. It’s time for another giveaway! This August, bakery chain Emicakes has rolled out a number of yummy cakes, including a cake created specially for Singapore’s National Day as well as cake of the month Strawberry Oreo cake. Read on to find out how you can win one of these cakes! I Love SG cake Celebrate our nation’s birthday with the […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-strawberry-oreo-cake-giveaway/feed/ 108 https://sparklette.net/food/marina-bay-sands-mooncakes/ https://sparklette.net/food/marina-bay-sands-mooncakes/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2013 06:41:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1498

This Mid-Autumn Festival, visitors to Marina Bay Sands will have several mooncake options to choose from. The tantalising mooncake treasures include traditional, chocolate, cheesecake, tea-based and even unique ones made with liqueur. SweetSpot At SweetSpot, the Go Green range of mooncakes are made using sustainable Javanese chocolates. The fragrant pandan snowskin encases a filling of caramelised bananas and cashews. Snowskin mooncakes S$58 – 62 for 4 Other snowskin creations include […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/marina-bay-sands-mooncakes/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/fathers-day-cakes/ https://sparklette.net/food/fathers-day-cakes/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:00:08 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1491

While Mother’s Day has come to pass, Father’s Day is right around the corner and happening on the third Sunday of June. Honour your dad with one of these decadent cakes and wish him a Happy Father’s Day! PrimaDéli Let dad know just how much you appreciate him and his contributions to the family with the World’s Best Dad cake. World’s Best Dad S$39.80 for 1kg This PrimaDéli creation is […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/fathers-day-cakes/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-fathers-day-cake-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-fathers-day-cake-winners/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:27:07 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1492

For the upcoming Father’s Day 2013, we teamed up with Singapore bakery chain Emicakes to give away 3 adoralicious Dashing Dad cakes. Find out if you are one of the 3 lucky Sparklette Facebook fans who have won a cake to honour your dad. Dashing Dad cake Results Prize: 0.6kg Dashing Dad cake in Choco Truffle (serves 5 to 8), worth S$38.10 each, from Emicakes Winners: Cassandra Weni Teo June […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-fathers-day-cake-winners/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-fathers-day-cake-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-fathers-day-cake-giveaway/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 06:43:13 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1489

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been announced. Can’t figure out what to get your dad for Father’s Day? Well, if he has a sweet tooth, then we’ve got the perfect gift. Bakery chain Emicakes has specially created a couple of beautiful cake designs for Father’s Day. Honour your father – and the dads in your life – with one of these cakes. Read on to the end […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-fathers-day-cake-giveaway/feed/ 55 https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-cakes/ https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-cakes/#respond Tue, 07 May 2013 08:17:38 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1485

Mothers are amazing, and they deserve nothing but the best. Give Mom a lovely sweet treat this Mother’s Day taking place on Sunday, May 12, 2013. We have tried and tasted several Mother’s Day cakes, and here is a compilation of the ones we love! Whether your Mom has the taste for a luxurious durian cake, or an indulgent ice cream cake, we’ve got it covered. The Icing Room Forget […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-cakes/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-mothers-day-cake-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-mothers-day-cake-winners/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:13:41 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1482

For Mother’s Day 2013, we collaborated with bakery chain Emicakes to give away their best selling chocolate cake. Find out if you are one of the 5 lucky Sparklette Facebook fans who have won the Pure Addiction chocolate cake for your mother! Winners Prize: 0.6kg Mother’s Day Pure Addiction chocolate cake (serves 5 to 8), worth S$43.80 each, from Emicakes Juliana Adnan Gavin Tan Teresa Tang Yoke Lan Melissa Chua […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-mothers-day-cake-winners/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-mothers-day-cake-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-mothers-day-cake-giveaway/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:37:05 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1476

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been announced. Mother’s Day is a day for us to show our mother (and mother figure) how much we adore her. In Singapore, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, or May 12 for 2013, the one day in the whole year when mommies get to be showered with love, gifts and cakes. The Emicakes bakery chain has created […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-mothers-day-cake-giveaway/feed/ 175 https://sparklette.net/food/emicakes-chocolate-cakes/ https://sparklette.net/food/emicakes-chocolate-cakes/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:19:01 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1473

This April and May, chocolate lovers can melt with delight at Emicakes. The bakery chain has whipped up a number of chocolate cakes, including its cake of the month and a certain chocolaty best seller for Mother’s Day. Rocky Road Adventure S$30.60 for 15cm (0.6kg) / S$53.20 for 20cm (1.2kg) Cake of the month for April is the new Rocky Road Adventure. Dressed in soft chocolate frosting, the filling comprises […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/emicakes-chocolate-cakes/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-peach-mango-cake-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-peach-mango-cake-winners/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:11:52 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1464

In our March giveaway, we teamed up with bakery chain Emicakes to give away their delicious new creation Peach Mango Sunshine cakes to Sparklette Facebook fans. Find out if you are one of the 5 lucky winners! Winners Prize: 0.6kg Peach Mango Sunshine cake (serves 5 to 8), worth S$31.60 each, from Emicakes Fiona Chan Joseph Ng Hui Mei Ang Ee Watt Kym Ng Congratulations to all winners! You will […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/emicakes-peach-mango-cake-winners/feed/ 1