Cakes, a symbol of love and recovery for many girls, and sometimes guys as well. Often used as an excuse of celebration, “Hey, I’ve just finish an exam, lets have some cake to celebrate.” or “Omg, I got a new phone, lets take photos of some cakes and upload it on Instagram so my other friends will feel jealous.” or even “Hey, I feel fat and I need cake for my diet.”. Whatever the reason may be, it’s never a no for cake. We understand that and that is why, we’ve came up with a list of the Best Cakes in PJ just for you!
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Bisque is hands down one of the prominent cake connoisseur
around town, and they live up to that name. Whipping out cakes which tastes are
perfectly calibrated, you can certainly find your sweet spot here. With some
eye-catching cakes like their Mint Chocolate Cake that packs way more flavours
than it looks; giving you a mellow minty taste that complements perfectly with
its chocolate counterpart. Others like their Carrot Cake is also a masterpiece
of smooth textures and well-balanced flavours, covering your taste buds in
sweet, sweet delight.
The first thing we noticed about The Augmented was the English-shop front. Simple, black and classy. The windows were fairly large and it allowed quite an abundance of natural light, hence taking photo at the window side proved to be fruitful. The place has a number of paintings, toys, props and a beautiful tree sculpture. It’s not only a place for great cakes and coffee, but for those who enjoys or appreciate art as well.
Tips
Parking might be difficult – suggest double parking the Malaysian way and writing down your number.
Things to expect
Great place to take some photo as they’ve a lot of props and of course, a brightly lit café.
Double A Café is a minimalist designed café. Simple, bright and white – perfect for those Instagram shots. They also do have a pretty interesting tiling at the shopfront, which many have had taken photo with their cup of coffee or cake there. Their cakes are supplied by 3 different bakers – Sugar Rush (now temporarily closed), Gateauxlicious Cake Specialist and Gula Home Bakery. Rest assured, everything was amazing!
Tips
For many, it’s a great place to get some work done due to the brightness of the place. However, plug points are quite limited. Be prepared.
Things to expect
Simple, clean and elegant – definitely need to take some photos here.
At Xiao by Crustz, the Earl Grey is a
delectable dessert that has a lot of chocolate with a prominent earl grey
taste. The chocolate centred earl grey mousse, surrounded with a layer of
chocolate, is laid on top of what is a mix between a biscuit and a cake. Think
a cake that is not as soft and a biscuit that is not as hard, giving it a nice
crumbly finish. The contrasting texture of the mousse, chocolate, and biscuit
cake is a pleasure to sample and even better to look at.
Tips
Sample it slowly so that you get the taste of earl grey in every bite.
Things to expect
Friendly and welcoming service by the staff team.
Best with
Why not get another out of the seven usual choices they have?
It is not all about rush here at Sugar Rush except a load of sugar to get your mood on the hype! Get a sugar rush the good and delicious way with their widespread of cakes, sweet treats and pastries to take-away or dine-in their café adorned with a classy and sophisticated black theme to contrast the colourful vibrant expansive cakes and other delectable assortments on display. Here at Sugar Rush you will be able to experience more than just classic cakes but fusion cakes such as the Citrus Date Cake with Lime Buttercream or The Chocolate Cheese Stack cake. Now that sounds super yum doesn’t it?
Tips
Come with your friends or family to try a little bit of everything!
Things to expect
Parking spaces are reserved for the convenience of patrons.
Coffee is a serious business here at The Curious Goat so what is the seamless accompany for a good strong cup of coffee? Of course cakes are to play the role of a sweet company. Fashioning a rather simple yet rustic interior to create a warm feeling for your soul, you will not only be pleased by their range of warm meal but also their classic yet unique cakes. Aside of tarts, one can go for their Hummingbird cake which is a banana, pineapple and pecan spiced cake that fits perfectly with their coffee!
Despite being almost isolated from the rest of the world, Standing Theory still manages to climb to popularity ladder among cafes. With an oddly designed layout and unique furniture choices, we were certain that their selection of cakes and coffee were going to be good. Fortunately, we weren’t mistaken.
Tips
Place is pretty difficult to find – suggest to use either Waze or Google Maps for navigation.
Rekindle, like Artisan Roast, has been around the neighbourhood of SS2 for a while now. Famous for its refurbished sewing table, Rekindle has garnished quite a number of loyal fans. Of course, their selection of cakes, coffee and mains has to be really good for people to keep coming back, not just the aesthetics. In short, the place has a great fiddling table, amazing cakes and of course, great coffee to pair with.
Tips
Tea time is the most populated, don’t bother trying to do any work there as it is noisy and they have insufficient plug points
Things to expect
Really cramp space with barely any space left for maneuvering. Small tables and some awesome bean bags.
Situated in Empire Damansara, Epique provides a place for you to seek refuge from the busier outer area. But it isn’t complete without some snacks is it? They also have a selection of cakes you can choose from to nibble away your time. If you love sweet and delectable cakes, go for their Gula Melaka Banana and Salted Caramel Peanut Butter cakes, which will truly satisfy your sweet tooth.
Rose Lychee Cloudcake would be the perfect
choice for girls due to its cute pink colour and also perfect for guys since it
is not too sweet in flavour. Light, smooth, and soft, this unique flavoured shortcake
is filled with lychee, strawberry, and rose petals. The cream set on top and in
between the sponge cake is infused with rose water. Yes, it might sound a bit
bizarre but the dessert itself is very refreshing. Made with their own recipe,
this one has the chiffon in a cup texture that is perfect for a chit chat
evening with your friends.
After having a good hearty meal of Western and Asian dishes at Dreamz Bakery and café, it has to always end with cake! Located on the first floor, Dreamz fashions a cosy and homely interior with harmonious pastel colours for your utmost comfort. Fortunately for patrons, they have prepared an array list of delightful cakes for you to enjoy be it for after meal or tea time. As you look in their menu, you would totally go gaga by the choices such as Dark Secret which is a Earl Grey tea with dark chocolate cake or a fruity twist of cempedak and pandan in their Cempedak Pandan cake!
Tips
Can’t get enough of their cakes? Celebrate any celebration by getting a full size cake of your favourite flavours at Dreamz!
With obvious reference to the movie ‘2 Girls 1 Cup’, which was utterly disgusting. Fortunately, the cakes and coffee served in 2 Scones 1 Cup were far from disgusting. In fact, they were the exact opposite. Although they are famous for scones, they have a great selection of cakes and definitely a great selection of coffee too!
Tips
Do try their local delicacies as they were pretty good.
Things to expect
Minimalist design and a beautifully decorated wall – great for photos!
Artisan Roast has been around for a pretty long time and no doubt they’re pretty popular among coffee and cake lovers. This is one of their most popular outlet, with the design being clean, bright and contemporary – its the perfect place to take a shot or two. Artisan Roast HQ also features a mezzanine floor which may be intriguing to some. Apart from all that, most importantly will definitely be their coffee and of course, the cakes. Limited selection of cakes but definitely worth the try.
Tips
Ask their barista to recommend a coffee of your choice.
Things to expect
A great place to chill, bright and vibrant area with plenty of room for photo taking.
Do not be fooled by its humble selection of plain and bare looking cakes as each and every one of them are made with passion and love. High quality ingredients, less sugar and a whole lot of effort, the cakes taste absolutely delicious and perfect for an after meal dessert. Angelina Signature Cakes & Cafe also offers to do events and party cakes upon order.
Tips
Online order and pick-up available.
Things to expect
A casual dining cafe with a good selection of cakes and dishes.
What if you're craving for a good chocolate cake, banana bread and peanut butter sandwich all at once? Well, there is a solution for that as Cottle Coffee's Peanut Butter Banana cake comprises of those 3 elements. The fluffiness and richness of the chocolate cake laid on a generous spread of banana cream and chunks, peanut butter and a chocolate cookie base. The combination of these 3 may sound overwhelming but honestly, it is not. The portion is right and the flavours are well-balanced, so no worries there. As for the calories, well, you only live once right?
Tips
Free Wi-Fi and water. Coffee home-brew products available for sale as well.
Do you know that sensation when you take a bite of a slice of cake and you just think to yourself, “Mhmm just heavenly!”? Well, get yourself “a slice of heaven” at A Slice of Heaven by Just heavenly! Known for its delectable sweet treats and of course cakes, patrons are delighted with an array list of cakes such as their signature Carrot Walnut cake, Death by Chocolate cake and so much more ready to be devoured in your tummy for that sweet little pick-me-up to graciously end your day!
Tips
Have your full-size cakes for any celebration delivered to your home.
Touche! An elegant and cosy cafe, Touche Pastries & More fashions a sleek black and grey interior creating a warm vibe for the comfort of patrons. Aside of brunch, pastas and other dishes for your breakfast, lunch and dinner, it is always a delight to end your meal with a sweet ending with their choice of freshly baked cakes! Save plenty of tummy space and go for their rustic-looking Carrot Cake with rich and creamy cream cheese frosting with sufficient sweetness that balances out the carrot cake along with generous drizzles of chopped walnuts.
With a number of new bakeries on the rise in the city, it may be difficult for patrons to pick and choose and that is what we are here for! Let us bring you to Australian Confectionery which has been around for almost 40 years in catering a list of assorted pastries, sweet treats and cakes. The age can be seen through their simple yet humble interior but do not let that deceive you and prepare your tummy for a taste of tasty classic with a modern twist Durian cake – rich and creamy durian frosting in between sponge layers lastly topped with chopped almonds.
Tips
Parking can be complicated so try to avoid peak hours.
Similar to its other branch in Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang Jaya yet more spacious to cater more patrons in its rustic adorned café, one can enjoy a splendid evening reading books or catching up with friends with a cup of their great coffee and slice of cake. While they take their coffee seriously, their cakes are also prioritised to creating a high quality, rich yet simple and straight-forward cake to accompany the latter. Definitely go for their Granny’s cake for an ample of flavourful apple experience to your taste buds!
Tips
Taste the coffee prior sugar to delicious true taste of their coffee!
Things to expect
A filter coffee counter is located just outside of the café.
If you find yourself in La Manila café, consider yourself fortunate to have stumbled upon a wonderful hidden gem in the neighbourhood of Petaling Jaya. Adorned with a signature vibrant pink and white hue, you can hardly miss it! Though only adorned with simple and humble décor, you would be surprised with their variety of dishes in their menu. One to most definitely look out for is their range of freshly baked cakes such as Carrot Pineapple, Toffee Banana, The Royal Chocolate, Chocolate Banana and so much more just in time for tea time!
Tips
Parking can be a hassle so plan your journey accordingly.
Moonlight Cake House is not just a bakery – it is more than that. The café fashions a rustic yet cosy interior to create a warm vibe for the comfort of their patrons. Be it for dessert or tea time, curb your sweet tooth cravings and indulge on their array list of extravagant cakes, pastries and sweet treats. Offering more than 20 different cakes with beautiful and elegant decorations, one would find the delight of their Chocolate Tiramisu, Peanut Chocolate, Rainbow, Tiramisu, Sweet Passion cakes and so much more! Other items to join the wagon are such as mille crepe, cheesecake, coffee and hot meals are available.
Tips
You can also order their cakes online and have them delivered to your doorstep.
Milligram café houses a simple interior to create a cosy homely vibe for its patrons to go along with their expansive list of menu that ranges of pastas, sandwiches and their signature pork chops. Apart from savoury dishes, Milligram also serves cakes and other sweet treats for those who are looking for a little bit of sunshine and sweetness to their palate. Known for not only their homemade cakes but also for their unique twist to a home recipe such as Earl Grey Lemon Lychee, Tiramisu with Kahlua and more delectable sweet treats!
Tips
Have your friends and family to come over with you so you can have a taste of a little bit of everything!
Just adorable! That is the first thing that might come into your mind when they put a plate of their slice of cake in front of you. Why you ask? Because where else would you find a café that draws cute and beautiful illustrations of Pikachu or a rainbow coloured butterfly on the plates that they serve their cakes in! Have a definite go on their signature Tiramisu cake that is a favourite of many. Containing alcohol and a true rendition of what a Tiramisu should be – every bite will surely make your palate sway.
Tips
It can get crowded during lunchtime so plan your time accordingly.
Known for their savoury and sweet crepes that are both delicious and instagrammable, there is another sweet treat that has come to join the wagon. Strangers at 47 is unique of not only their array list of crepe and other dishes of creative flavours but also with their cakes. Adorned with a simple yet spacious interior with quirky mismatched furniture and abundance of light seeping through the window for pretty pictures, one will find the delight of their Cendolier cake that containts fresh cendol, home cooked red bean, short crust pastry and topped with gula Melaka cheese frosting – truly a local fusion delicacy in your mouth!
Tips
No cash on hand? Fret not, they accept Visa or Mastercard.
Sugar & Butter by 126 Kitchen is where honesty and simplicity are showcased to patrons looking for a simple taste of heaven. This petite bakery café is as simple as their cakes – adorned with rustic and humble décor that works at creating a warm and cosy atmosphere for the comfort of patrons. Their signature Belgian Choc Ganache tart is followed by Lemon cake with mascarpone cheese honey thyme infused, Choc Truffle with cream and Oreo, Choc cake with Chocolate buttercream and salted caramel and more flavours that are created from time to time! So do not miss out!
Tips
Come earlier to avoid your favourite flavours to sell out.
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The first thing we noticed about The Augmented was the English-shop front. Simple, black and classy. The windows were fairly large and it allowed quite an abundance of natural light, hence taking photo at the window side proved to be fruitful. The place has a number of paintings, toys, props and a beautiful tree sculpture. It’s not only a place for great cakes and coffee, but for those who enjoys or appreciate art as well.More info
Double A Café is a minimalist designed café. Simple, bright and white – perfect for those Instagram shots. They also do have a pretty interesting tiling at the shopfront, which many have had taken photo with their cup of coffee or cake there. Their cakes are supplied by 3 different bakers – Sugar Rush (now temporarily closed), Gateauxlicious Cake Specialist and Gula Home Bakery. Rest assured, everything was amazing!More info
Coffee is a serious business here at The Curious Goat so what is the seamless accompany for a good strong cup of coffee? Of course cakes are to play the role of a sweet company. Fashioning a rather simple yet rustic interior to create a warm feeling for your soul, you will not only be pleased by their range of warm meal but also their classic yet unique cakes. Aside of tarts, one can go for their Hummingbird cake which is a banana, pineapple and pecan spiced cake that fits perfectly with their coffee!More info
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