There is still about half a month until Christmas. In addition to booking a restaurant for a Christmas dinner, finding a good place to take photos, and planning a date, don’t forget to choose a beautifully designed Christmas cake to share the sweet taste with your loved ones!
//The Bakerism//
The Bakerism brings two limited edition Christmas cakes, among which the cone-shaped “Irish Whiskey Chocolate Coffee Christmas Tree Cake” is made of chocolate and formed into a curved ribbon, wrapped around the cake layer by layer, and decorated with sparkling gold ribbons, gold beads, gold powder, and three-dimensional star-shaped chocolates, creating an elegant Christmas tree. The cake layers include coffee liqueur Hokkaido Nakazawa cream, chocolate sponge cake, special handmade chocolate infused with Irish whiskey and coffee, baked coffee crunch, homemade almond, peanut, and hazelnut spread, bringing multiple textures.
Another “Happy Pistachio Strawberry Christmas Cake” is shaped like a snowy scene with a vanilla-flavored Hokkaido cream outer layer. It is decorated with a Christmas tree made of pistachio-flavored Hokkaido cream, adorned with red, white, and green colors, gold beads, and yellow stars. The cake features pistachios and Japanese strawberries, which are a must-eat at the end of the year. The layers consist of matcha sponge cake, pistachio Hokkaido Nakazawa cream, fresh Japanese strawberry pulp, red fruit crispy chocolate sauce, and pistachio sauce, creating a harmonious and sweet taste of nuts and berries.
//The Cakery//
The Cakery offers a variety of themed cakes for Christmas, including the “Christmas Memories Cake”. The cake is shaped like a house and is lively and interesting, with a mini Christmas tree on top and a Santa Claus coming down from the chimney. There are also decorations of small snowmen on the side. The cake can be customized, and guests can choose from materials such as vegan, gluten-free, and organic for the cake base. They can also choose their preferred cake flavors, including apple crumble, strawberry, and chocolate.
//Lucullus//
Lucullus Christmas-themed cake “Happy Little Elephant” features a rich chocolate sponge cake with French Mascarpone cream cheese and blueberry sauce as filling, topped with white chocolate hazelnut crunch for a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors and textures. The cake is decorated with Christmas elephant chocolates, star chocolate decorations, and Christmas tree cookies, complemented by strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, and blueberries for a truly indulgent experience.
Another cake, “Shimmering Stars,” is made with a dense and velvety red velvet chocolate sponge cake, layered with fresh strawberry cream, strawberry French pudding with strawberry fruit puree, chewy mochi, and raspberry white chocolate hazelnut crunch. It is topped with a light pink strawberry cream with a special pattern. A bright and clean crescent moon is made with white chocolate and silver foil, accompanied by 70% dark chocolate stars, white chocolate snowflakes, and fresh fruits, adding a touch of romance to Christmas.
//Twinkle Baker Décor//
Twinkle Baker Décor brings the “Magical Christmas” theme cake, with a “Wishing Tree” decorated with crystal balls. Inside, there is a small Wishing Tree made of star-shaped green tea cookies, and the top of the tree cake is carved with elegant wood grain. Inside, there is a red velvet cake filled with 73% chocolate mousse and crunchy hazelnut spread. The bottom is surrounded by crushed green tea cookies, creating a rich and layered texture.
Another “Snowy Christmas Mochi Tree Head Cake” is made with chocolate chiffon cake wrapped in Oreo cream and original mochi, with a rich chocolate flavor and a chewy texture. The outer layer imitates the texture of a tree trunk with 73% soft chocolate, sprinkled with powdered sugar, resembling snow falling from the sky. The surface is covered with smooth and creamy fresh cream and refreshing yuzu fresh cream, accompanied by Christmas leaf chocolate and star chocolate.
//The Dessert//
The Dessert “Christmas Pyramid” is like a magnificent Christmas tree, adorned with two flavors of cream puffs, including red vanilla cream and berry cream puffs, and green pistachio cream puffs, topped with Christmas chocolate decorations, rich and enticing. The hidden premium ice tower inside ensures the freshness of the dessert, and the cake is available in three sizes to choose from.
In addition, Le Dessert has also reinterpreted Hong Kong’s classic “chestnut cake”. The newly created chestnut cake consists of multiple layers of chestnut cream and chestnut sponge cake, with cinnamon pear jam and syrup-soaked chestnuts wrapped in the middle, creating distinct layers. The cake is covered with vanilla whipped cream and decorated with chestnuts and gold leaf, offering two sizes to choose from.
//agnès b. CAFÉ//
agnès b. CAFÉ cakes are based on traditional French recipes and are adorned with cute and adorable Christmas shapes, injecting a joyful atmosphere into parties. The “Red Velvet Christmas Tree Head Cake” is made with ginger, mixed berries, and caramel mousse, giving it a refreshing and tangy taste. The red velvet and star-shaped decorations make it eye-catching and full of Christmas spirit.
Another “Hazelnut Christmas Tree Head Cake” takes inspiration from different angles of wood forms, using crispy hazelnut cake as the base, adding rich nut crumbs to enhance the texture, and hand-brushing the top tree pattern, which is quite exquisite.
//Pâtisserie Jane//
Pâtisserie Jane brings you the “Earl Grey Tea Cheesecake Christmas Tree” this year. Based on the rich and fragrant Earl Grey tea cake, it is filled with creamy cheese filling and topped with a layer of fragrant vanilla cream, creating a Christmas tree cake with a sense of ceremony. If you prefer chocolate, you can also choose the limited edition Belgian chocolate dessert tart available only during Christmas.
//Soulgood Bakery//
Local popular local Basque cake specialty store Soulgood Bakery brings a Christmas limited edition “Caramel Crunchy Gingerbread Man Basque Cheesecake”, with a layer decorated with homemade gingerbread men made from traditional recipes, combined with rich and smooth original Basque cheesecake, topped with Lotus Biscoff caramel biscuit spread and caramel cookie crunch, creating a rich and not overly sweet flavor.
Another new limited edition flavor for the holiday season, the “Matcha Christmas Tree Basque Cheesecake” is made with Marukyu Koyamaen matcha powder from Japan. The matcha flavor is rich and has a lingering sweetness, perfectly combined with the creamy and aromatic cheesecake. Whether you’re a matcha lover or a cheesecake lover, this is a must-try!
//Peninsula Hotel//
The 3D tree trunk cake created by Chef Florian Couteau, the executive chef of The Peninsula Hotel’s Western pastry department, is inspired by the Peninsula Festival Train. Its texture and flavor are perfectly combined, making it the perfect choice to enjoy and share the sweet joy of the festival with loved ones and friends.
//The Luxe Hotel//
The “Pistachio Chocolate Cake” from Nina Patisserie at Hotel Luscinia features a Christmas tree design. When sliced, it reveals a rich and smooth pistachio chocolate mousse. It also comes with a DIY accessory pack, including candy canes, small stars, and other decorations, allowing you to decorate the Christmas tree cake yourself. Another option is the “Strawberry Napoleon,” with layers of crispy pastry and ripe Korean strawberries on top, and a strawberry compote mixed into the strawberry custard filling, creating a delicious and satisfying texture.
//Hong Kong Cordis Hotel//
The Place bakery at Hong Kong Cordis Hotel is launching a limited edition “Christmas Black Forest Tree Stump Cake”. It features a soft chocolate sponge cake, enveloped in light whipped cream, paired with sweet cherry jam and rich smooth chocolate mousse, creating a multi-layered and indulgent texture. For every purchase of a one-pound Christmas Black Forest Tree Stump Cake or Christmas limited edition pastry, the hotel will donate half of the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, sharing happiness and joy with children suffering from serious illnesses.
//Lifetastic × Venchi//
LIFETASTIC x Venchi’s first collaboration introduces two chocolate cakes made with Venchi 75% dark chocolate, white chocolate, and milk chocolate. The “75% Intense Dark Forest Cake (contains gluten)” is topped with smooth cherry liqueur cream, giving off a delicate wine aroma, and decorated with whole Australian cherries. The layers consist of Venchi 75% dark chocolate mousse, black cherry jam, and chocolate sponge cake, creating a rich and aromatic flavor.
Another “Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake (Gluten-Free)” with a top layer adorned with Christmas-themed chocolate decorations. The layers consist of Venchi white chocolate mousse, milk chocolate mousse, and 75% dark chocolate mousse, all wrapped in a delicate and smooth texture that is slightly bittersweet. Paired with a light and fluffy sponge cake and a moist chocolate brownie base, it creates a rich and indulgent flavor experience.
//Paul Lafayet//
Paul Lafayet specially designed a variety of limited edition cakes for the festival, including “Apple Cinnamon Cake” and “Chocolate Nut Toffee Cake”, carefully made with top-quality ingredients, bringing sweet surprises.
//Italian Tomato//
“Christmas Chocolate Cake” is a rich and delicious cake with a French chocolate black cherry filling, surrounded by a fragrant cocoa chocolate sauce. Another option is the adorable “Santa Claus Village Fresh Fruit Cake,” decorated with Santa Claus, reindeer, teddy bears, and a variety of fresh fruits, topped with matcha Mont Blanc as a Christmas tree.
//Twelve Cupcakes//
If you want to easily share with friends, you can also choose holiday-themed cupcakes! Cupcake specialty store Twelve Cupcakes collaborates with local creative artist “Cat Room” to create adorable and exquisite cupcakes in the shape of Doraemon, Doraemon’s bell, Wang Wang, Azan Cat, and Little Sock Rabbit. The flavors of the cupcakes include red velvet, cookie cream, double chocolate, rock salt caramel, rainbow vanilla, and strawberry cheesecake.
There are also Christmas-themed cupcake designs, including Christmas flowers, Christmas trees, Christmas hats, and other holiday shapes. The available flavors include strawberry cream with vanilla cake, green tea buttercream with chocolate cake, salted caramel buttercream with caramel cake, buttercream with red velvet cake, cream cheese buttercream with cheesecake, as well as buttercream with chocolate cake and coffee cookie.
Further reading:
- Cantina Restaurant in Tai Kwun introduces “Pricing Uncertain” menu! Starting from $278, choose your own dishes and don’t miss the slow-cooked red wine braised beef cheek and high-quality pasta.
- Countdown to Christmas 2023! Exquisite Cottage Designs/Christmas Window Displays/Special Decorations (Continuously Updated)
- GREEN x GODIVA Afternoon Tea! IG-worthy Glass Ball Desserts/Christmas Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cup
