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Unlike your typical cake, smash cakes break the mould and give your usual desserts an elevated and interactive twist. Often filled with extra goodies and treats inside, everything about a smash cake is appealing to the senses. While these creative confections were initially targeted towards kids, they have recently become widely popular amongst adults. Why have a normal cake when you can take a hammer to a smash cake and indulge in even more sweet treats? Make your next cake a “smash hit”—here’s a guide on where to find the best smash cakes in Hong Kong!
Your Desserts is an Instagram dessert shop that is home to some of the most creative and beautiful smash cakes in Hong Kong. Handmade by talented pastry chefs, each cake is crafted in such a way that it’s almost too pretty to eat. From gender reveal celebrations to Chinese New Year gatherings, Your Desserts has a smash cake for almost every occasion. While there may be initial hesitation in smashing the beautiful cake open, each delightful dessert order comes with a wooden hammer and is filled with a sweet surprise that compliments the theme. Whether it’s for a birthday or for a casual party, Your Dessert’s innovative smash cakes are the perfect treat for all kinds of festivities.
A prestigious name in the international culinary world, Dalloyau is the only “Maison de Gastronomie” to serve the Palace of Versailles since 1682. However, its expertise is not simply limited to cakes, macarons, or chocolates—over centuries, the brand has excelled in testing new recipes, establishing a firm balance between experimentation and innovation.
Dalloyau’s smash cakes, although a relatively new addition to the collection, are curated with special chocolates from France, marshmallows, and gummy bears, amongst other premium ingredients that solidify the experience of indulging in such a sweet treat. From their collection, the Blissful Longevity Peach and Make a Fortune are creative smash cakes that reflect the rich design and flavour legacy of Dalloyau.
Doing absolute justice to its name, the creative smash cakes at Bombshell will leave you in awe. Available in many sizes, shapes, and designs, Bombshell adds that extra spice needed to make your regular cake extraordinary. As you hammer down and smash the bomb-like cakes, you will be delighted with a tasty surprise of M&Ms, cupcakes, and cookies! In the event that you choose to indulge in these candied masterpieces, the unique smash cake designs at Bombshell will undoubtedly blow you away.
Bombshell, 118–130 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | (+852) 6388 9758
Perhaps A Cake is a local cake brand that focuses on creating cakes for birthday parties, weddings, and other memorable events. Its Knock Knock cake collection features cute smash cakes like the Big Smile, which compliments any and every social event. Smash cakes here are available in two sizes (small and large).
Each cake, accompanied by a small wooden stick to “knock” the cake open, is stuffed with an array of assorted mini cupcakes, French madeleines, and baked doughnuts to please your taste buds. Look no further—these mouthwatering confections are fit for all sorts of events and celebrations. So next time you consider buying a sweet treat for a special occasion, ask yourself the question, “Perhaps a (smash) cake?”
Perhaps A Cake, Shop 7D, Fully Industrial Building, 6 Tsun Yip Lane, Kwun Tong
Kriti was born in Mumbai but raised in Hong Kong and shares a strong bond with both places. As a current journalism student, she is keen on writing, sharing stories, and has a growing interest in photography. When she is not reading (Harry Potter, or anything really), you’ll find her exploring the city, attempting to skateboard, and finding new dumpling places.
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