Singapore's First Mala Cake - Can YOU Conquer HEAT from The Mala Cake?

De Taste launches the ultimate cake fusion – a bold blend of fiery Sichuan peppercorn and the irresistible sweetness of a delicate, multi-layered cake. 

Get ready to spice up your dessert game! De Taste, known for its artisanal cream cakes and innovative flair, is shaking up Singapore’s dessert scene with a bold new offering—the Mala Cake. This is no ordinary dessert; it is a masterfully crafted fusion of spice and sweetness, where the fiery punch of Sichuan peppercorn and chilli harmonises with the delicate softness of a perfectly layered cake.

The Inspiration Behind the Mala Cake 

The Mala Cake was inspired by De Taste’s founder/patissier, Gao Min, a native of Shan Dong, where love for bold, spicy flavours runs deep. “Mala has always been a part of my life, long before it became a trend. I wanted to take that love for spice and bring it into the world of cakes, creating something truly unique,” says Gao Min. 

Truly a culinary adventure, the Mala Cake is meticulously crafted to balance spice, sweetness, and texture. The top layer, made from fresh pumpkin purée, adds a rich, buttery taste without overwhelming sweetness. The pumpkins are carefully tested and adjusted for consistency in sweetness, ensuring each batch delivers a uniform experience.

Beneath the pumpkin layer lies the heart of the flavour – the Mala Cream, a slightly salty base infused with the essence of Sichuan peppercorns and chilli, creating a bold and intriguing contrast. The Szechuan chilli powder and ground sesame seeds are carefully roasted, enhancing their aroma while taming the heat to keep the cake from becoming overwhelmingly spicy or numbing. 

Encapsulating all this heat is a layer of chocolate crunch that envelops the roasted chilli and sesame, providing a delightful crunch with rice krispies for added texture. This adds depth without overpowering the Mala cream, creating a harmonious balance of flavours and a pleasant crispness. The result? 

A multi-dimensional cake experience where every layer is meant to be eaten together. The interplay of flavours, from the buttery pumpkin to the roasted sesame-chilli crunch and the slightly salty Mala cream, showcases De Taste's artistry in crafting a daring and delicious dessert. 

It’s a challenge to your taste buds and a testament to the bakery’s culinary innovation. The Mala Cake will be on sale from 13  December 2024.

A Selection of Artisanal Cakes De Taste's signature creations

In addition to the Mala Cake, De Taste showcases a curated selection of five signature cakes highlighting the bakery’s dedication to craftsmanship and flavour innovation. 

These cakes are meticulously crafted to offer a unique sensory experience, blending premium ingredients with artistry: 

● Thai Milk Tea Millefeuille: The aroma of Thai tea leaves, traditionally extracted and layered with a fragrant Thai milk tea jelly, creates a perfect balance between flavour and texture. 

● Chocolate Pistachio: Rich chocolate paste blended with freshly extracted pistachio oils, complemented by wafer crisps and chocolate crunch balls for a delightful bite. 

● Basque Burnt Cheesecake: A dense, perfectly balanced homage to its Spanish roots, with just the right sweetness, ideal for pairing with your favourite coffee. 

● Pandan Yam Cake: A delightful blend of Southeast Asia’s favourite flavours, made with authentic steamed yam paste and fragrant pandan. 

● Magnum Chocolate Cake: A chocolate lover’s dream featuring a crisp 70% Callebaut cocoa shell and layers of chocolate cake, cream, Oreo bits, and crunchy chocolate balls.