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Cakes are often the centrepiece of  celebrations and happy occasions. But did you know that there is a type of cake that is meant to represent wishes of longevity and good fortune for the person being celebrated?

Longevity cakes are a popular custom amongst Chinese families in Singapore. This is due to the cultural belief that eating a longevity cake (modelled after the traditional longevity peach bun) can prolong the birthday celebrant’s life and bring them good luck. As such, longevity cakes are a must-have for milestone birthdays such as the 60th.

Here are some design ideas you can incorporate into future longevity cakes for your family members or even yourself:

Longevity Cake Designs in Singapore

To get started with your personalised longevity cake design, begin by sketching out a basic design or finding an existing cake design that you like. Once you have a general idea of the cake's overall look, start thinking about how you can incorporate specific elements that represent your loved one's life and personality.

Some common traditional motifs used in longevity cakes include:

• Flowers: Lotus flowers are a popular choice for their symbolic representation of purity, beauty, and long life. Other flowers that are often used include peonies (symbolising good fortune), chrysanthemums (symbolising longevity), and cherry or plum blossoms (symbolising resilience) like in our Red White Cherry Blossom Cake. Our Traditional Oriental Longevity Cake is another option that comes topped with shou taos which directly translates to peaches of immortality or longevity peach. A cheongsam-styled cake, the intricate gold detailing only adds to the allure of this dessert.  

• Animals: Birds, especially cranes, are commonly used in longevity cake designs as they symbolise good luck and long life in traditional Chinese culture and beliefs. Other common animals include tigers (symbolising strength), dragons (symbolising power) like in our Imperial Golden Dragon Cake, and deer (symbolising gracefulness).

• Nature scenes: Landscapes featuring mountains, rivers, and trees are often used in longevity cake designs as they represent the harmony of nature and the balance of yin and yang.

A modern longevity cake design gaining popularity in Singapore is the incorporation of Mahjong-based details such as in our Heng Heng Mahjong Table Cake. This celebrates the popularity of such a well-loved pastime amongst Singaporeans, while still wishing the celebrant good fortune to come.

Aside from these lovely motifs, consider a longevity cake that celebrates a "milestone" birthday. This could be a cake with the numbers 60, 65, 70, 80, or 90 prominently displayed such as in our Sunset Longevity Cake. 

Once you have decided on some general motifs, start thinking about specific details that you would like to include to truly personalise the cake. This could be anything from your loved one's favourite flowers or colours to images that represent their hobbies or interests. If you're stuck for ideas, you can even peruse our gallery of customised cakes to see examples of what we’ve accomplished for our other clients.

Buy a Longevity Cake from Singapore’s Leading Baking and Cake Company

If you're looking for a delicious and modern way to celebrate a special occasion, consider buying a longevity cake online from Baker’s Brew in Singapore. Our longevity cakes are made with only the finest ingredients, and each one is handcrafted with care. 

We also offer customised and personalised celebratory cakes in a wide variety of flavours and designs to choose from, so you're sure to find the perfect cake for your event. Order your cake delivery today and let us help you make your celebration even more memorable.

When it comes to birthday celebrations for children, the cake is always what the birthday child and guests look forward to most. Whether a simple sheet cake with frosting or an elaborately decorated masterpiece, no birthday is complete without a cake to blow the candles out on. 

But with so many flavours, fillings, and frostings to choose from, how can you decide which cake theme is best for your child's birthday here in Singapore? 

Here are some birthday themes and ideas you can consider:

1. Dinosaurs

If your child loves dinosaurs, consider having a dinosaur-themed cake like our Party Dinosaur for their birthday. Your child will roar in delight when they see this customised birthday cake! Complete with a dinosaur-shaped topper this cake will make your child's birthday party one to remember.

2. Unicorns

Our Unicorn Birthday Cake is one of the most loved designs for children’s birthday celebrations. The cake can be personalised with your child's name and age, and comes decorated with edible glitter and sprinkles. Go a step further and get unicorn-themed cupcakes for a bite-sized treat for all the guests to enjoy!

3. Sports

If your child has a favourite sport sports team, a sports-themed cake is a perfect option for their birthday. You can personalise the cake to feature your child’s favourite sport, team colours, or even their name and jersey number. Simply get in touch with our team to find out more about our customised birthday cakes to see how we can create a personalised cake for your child’s big day.

4. Cartoon Characters

If your child has a particular character that they absolutely love, you already know what would make a great theme to base their birthday party on. Learn how to do it yourself with our Tsum Tsum Cartoon Piping cake baking class, or browse our gallery of customised cakes to get more birthday cake inspiration.

6. Animals

Animals, rainforests, or safaris are all popular birthday party themes for young children. If your child loves his furry friends, then a personalised cake is the perfect cherry on top for their awesome birthday celebration. Get our animal-themed designs like the Safari Lion Cake and Hungry Caterpillar’s Dessert, or design a customised cake featuring your child’s favourite wild ones! 

7. Rainbows

A rainbow-themed cake like our Rainbow Tower or Full Rainbow Tassels Cake is perfect for making your child’s big birthday celebration extra special. These colourful and magical cakes go the extra step to add a little fun and enchantment to what is already a memorable day.

Get Your Child’s Dream Birthday Cake from Baker’s Brew

Looking for the best birthday cake shop in Singapore? Well, there is no better place than Baker's Brew. Not only do we have the best selection of ready-made cakes and desserts to choose from, but we also offer amazing personalised cakes with free delivery for all customised/personalised cake orders. Find out more in our Order and Delivery FAQs.

Our cakes are all baked fresh and delivered within the same day, so you can be sure that your child and their guests will be impressed with the dessert quality at the party. If you're planning something totally unique, we can also create customised cakes to match your party theme.

So if you're looking for the best birthday cakes in Singapore, don't hesitate to get in touch and place your order. We guarantee that you won't be disappointed!