17 Must-Try Matcha Cakes in Singapore

What started as a small kiosk cafe at Icon Village has since expanded into a sophisticated concept store that offers a wide selection of desserts, drinks and even mains! The crowd favourite at Matchaya is the Koicha Azuki Roll Cake made with ceremonial matcha and Chantilly cream, Azuki red beans and 100% activated charcoal sponge cake. Moist and fluffy on the outside, yet oozing with rich and distinctive matcha cream, this cake tastes as good as it looks and has a subtle sweetness thanks to the Azuki red beans.

Address: Multiple outlets

Nana’s Green Tea is a contemporary Japanese tea house that offers an extensive range of Matcha-based beverages, parfaits and desserts. There are a few options if you’re looking for matcha cakes – Matcha Roll Cake that features a fluffy matcha sponge spread with light cream and a concentrated matcha centre; or the Matcha Chocolate Cake that has a rich, dense brownie-like consistency along with chocolatey and deep matcha flavour.

Address: 60B Orchard Rd, #03-80/82, Singapore 238891
Opening Hours: 11 AM–9:30 PM daily

A modern teahouse focusing on the depth and breadth of Japanese teas, Hvala is definitely the spot for serious matcha lovers. Get yourself a slice of Matcha Petit cake that comes with luxurious layers of velvety matcha mousse, moist sponge and crunchy feuilletine, or the Matcha Mont Blanc made with chestnut paste, almond cream and matcha cream topped with roasted buckwheat for a crunchy texture, keeping each bite enjoyable.

Address: Multiple outlets

A matcha specialty cafe, TSUJIRI has a rich history that dates back to the end of the Edo Period. the TSUJIRI O-Matcha Chiffon Cake is soft, fluffy and cloud-like, and it’s bound to send any matcha lover into a state of bliss. You can even enjoy the chiffon cake with Uji-matcha and crunchy cornflakes with your preferred soft serve and enjoy the different textures and flavours in one cup of parfait! 

Address: Multiple outlets

This popular Japanese green tea dessert house is famous for its premium Uji Matcha from Kyoto. If you’re looking for matcha cakes, you won’t be disappointed with the Brulee Matcha Chiffon Cake. This light and fluffy matcha chiffon cake is filled with smooth whipped cream and a caramelised sugar coating that covers its top. This crunchy sugar layer comes with a burnt sweetness and adds texture to the dessert!

Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-59 VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Opening Hours: 11:30 AM–10 PM daily

Owned by Japanese Chef Yamashita Masataka, Flor Patisserie has become renowned for their intricate Japanese-French pastries and cakes. We love the Paris Vert, a picture-perfect treat featuring matcha sponge, home-cooked Azuki paste and sweetened Japanese sweet potato. Each mouthful reveals a balanced flavour and texture and brings out the intensity of the fresh matcha.

Address: Multiple outlets

LUNA’s Matcha Opera cake is the ultimate wake-up call to anyone who hasn't tried it yet. Since LUNA's beginnings, this cake has undergone several renditions. Expect matcha chiffon sponge filled with matcha mousse and matcha ganache, topped with matcha powder and Chantilly cream.

Address: Multiple outlets

This Uji Matcha Strawberry Cake by local bakery Zee & Elle uses a cotton soft Uji matcha sponge layered with earthy Uji matcha chantilly cream and handcrafted tangy sweet strawberry jam. Start your day right and bright or celebrate a special occasion with this delightful pairing!

Address: Multiple outlets

Prepare to be transported to a realm of exquisite taste and texture as you savour each divine layer of Nesuto’s Matcha Chestnut layered sponge cake. A matcha almond sponge forms the base, imparting a delicate earthiness. Luscious chestnut creme adds a creamy and nutty richness, while the matcha bavaroise brings a vibrant and aromatic note. Topping it all off is a heavenly matcha chantilly, offering a light and airy finish!

Address: Online only

Matcha and chocolate lovers, be sure to try this out! Using premium pure matcha powder imported from Japan, the mild natural bitterness of the matcha sponge is paired with dark chocolate ganache for the perfect balance of flavours, topped off with matcha drizzle and freeze-dried raspberry pieces. The ideal choice for a birthday cake if you’re looking for something green tea and chocolate-y tasting!

Address: Online only

Marrying pastry concepts from France and Japan, an absolute crowd favourite at Lady M is the Green Tea Mille Crêpes, made with over 20 layers of paper thin crepes. Fine green tea powder is infused between the layer of thin crepes, enveloping the light pastry cream, and topped with powdered matcha on top.

Address: Multiple outlets

After several iterations, Keong Saik Bakery’s latest matcha creation is the Quattro Matcha With four different layers and textures of matcha – matcha shortbread base, matcha cheese cake, matcha mousse and topped with matcha salted caramel whipped cream – this cake is definitely for the matcha lovers out there.

Address: 70 Bendemeer Rd, #01-03, Singapore 339940
Opening Hours: 8 AM–7 PM Mon to Fri, 8 AM–6 PM Sat & Sun

The Plain Jane Cafe is anything but plain. What draws the crowds to this cafe in the rustic Serangoon neighbourhood is its highly-raved Swiss rolls that come in flavours such as vanilla, Thai milk tea, chocolate, raspberry and of course, matcha. The Swiss roll is light and moist, generously filled with matcha cream that is not overpowering with a slight lingering bitterness.

Address: 211 Serangoon Ave 4, #01-10, Singapore 550211
Opening Hours: 5–10 PM Tues to Sun. Closed on Mon

One of the most popular cake choices at Honeypeachsg Bakery, if you're obsessed with matcha, you cannot miss this deliciously rich cake. This fluffy and moist matcha cake is pure joy that melts in your mouth! Whether you’re looking for an anniversary cake, a birthday cake, or just to simply spoil yourself, this popular matcha flavour will do the job perfectly!

Address: Online only

A rich and aromatic matcha cake with a creamy core of matcha magma made with premium Japanese Uji matcha, Valrhona white chocolate and French butter, then finished with a sprinkling of edible gold dust! As with all the signature magma cakes by Whisk & Fold, pasteurised eggs and heat-treated flour are used so you can indulge with a peace of mind!

Address: Online only

The folks behind this takeaway joint in Clarke Quay are total experts in tiramisu, using the best mix of ingredients to master the creation of this classic treat while blending the exquisite and traditional. The Matcha Tiramisu is the perfect embodiment of East meets West. Biscuits soaked in a brew of the finest Japanese green tea makes this cake absolutely delightful. While retaining the essence of tiramisu, this cake has a lighter and more refreshing finish and is a definite must-try.

Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen St, B1-08/09, Singapore 059817
Opening Hours: 12–9 PM daily

The best-seller at Lee’s Confectionery is the Dale, which features a butter cookie, matcha yuzu white chocolate ganache and matcha sponge. A refined and polished version of the traditional cake with multiple different textures that complement each other. We also love that it looks like a mini-floating island!

Address: 343 Jurong East Street 31, #01-59, Singapore 600343
Opening Hours: 12–6 PM Wed to Sun. Closed Mon & Tues