LANA CAKES since 1964

Friend recommended Lana Cakes. This review is for the fruit cake, 800 grams at $57. The cake has no hint of alcohol, supposedly rum, & rather crumbly; does not hold up well even if cutting from bottom up. Rather disappointed, taste wise is okay. Note: payment only by AMEX & QR payment like PayNow. No Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card payment. 2025 December

I ordered this cake for my daughter’s 16th birthday, and it was absolutely perfect. Seeing her name and Sweet 16 beautifully written on the cake made the moment so special for us. The design was thoughtfully done, and exactly what we hoped for. The chocolate cake was rich, moist, and delicious, everyone loved it. This cake truly added meaning to my daughter’s milestone birthday. Thank you for helping us create such a memorable celebration. 🎂💜

I really like the consistency of Lana Cakes. It didn't disappoint. As someone who loves chocolate, Lana cakes is definitely on toppp!! It's not too sweet and it really melts in your mouth. The chocolate fudge is moist and well-balanced. I will definitely try it again!

If chocolate is the language of love, then the Lana Chocolate Cake speaks straight to the heart. Rich, decadent, and irresistibly smooth—it’s a must-try for every true chocolate lover. One bite, and you’ll understand why it’s love at first taste.

Hands down, the best chocolate cake in town! Lana Cake never disappoints. I tried their signature chocolate cake, and it was everything I hoped for—moist, rich, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. Truly a classic! I also grabbed a Lana-2-Go for a quick treat, and it was the perfect little indulgence. Raymond and his team always make sure you feel welcome, and the service is top-notch. The cakes are reasonably priced considering the quality and portion size, which makes it even more worth it. Whether you're celebrating a big occasion or just treating yourself, this place is perfect for all occasions. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and you can tell they put so much love into every cake. Highly recommend!

They have one of the best chocolate cake ever!

First time trying Lana cakes after hearing about all the good reviews and comments. Must say I was not disappointed! Got this for my elderly mum in a heart shape for her birthday, and it wasn't too sweet. Cake was moist and delicious, chocolate was rich but not too overpowering or bitter. Cake was also simple and classic, beautifully decorated. Would recommend it and will be back for more! Service staff were also helpful and responsive and email replies were quick. Accommodated to my request for purple flowers too as my mum loves purple. Staff were also friendly upon collection. Happy!

10 May 25: The cake looked beautiful, but the chocolate fudge had an unexpectedly salty taste that didn’t quite complement the rest of the cake. Despite being chilled in the fridge for two hours, the texture was too soft - not how I remembered it from my previous purchase. The shop’s location is also quite inconvenient if you’re not driving, and at $64 for a 1kg cake, it feels a bit pricey given the experience this time.

Spent a hefty $64 on a chocolate fudge cake, asked the staff for the smallest box packaging they've got cos I had intended to cut my brother a quarter which would fit right in. Amazingly they were stingy enough to reject me flatly. Then I offered to buy that little violet box off them only to get turned down as well. Tell me, what's the point of making delicious cakes when you people fail to accede to a simple request as such, not to mention giving me ill advice to buy it off nearby supermarkets which didn't even sell these things. I suppose it'll hurt your business tremendously for giving a customer one teenie-weenie box eh?

Unlike my counterparts, I'm one of those who doesnt go crazy over chocolate. I'd pick vanilla over chocolate any day.. but that doesnt mean I dont appreciate chocolate from time to time. Similar to Terrence L. mentioned, Lana used to the epitome of a cool birthday cake. Not sure what's the Lana equivalent for kids these days, but if I had a choice, I'd want my birthday cake to be a cheese cake, ice cream cake, or Lana's chocolate cake. Yes, it made my list. Lana existed way before awfully chocolate ever did, and I may be biased, but I think Lana's chocolate cake is still better than the ones by Awfully chocolate. Definitely call them up and order your cake, then pick it up from the shop on the day itself. You've got to try it to believe it :)

My son David had his Birthday at Eden school, they all loved the chocolate cake, the teacher said it was awesome , it' s the first time I purchase the cake from Lana cake shop, it was a success, my son took back some of it home so we will taste it too . I will strongly recommend the chocolate cake, and the man selling at the counter is very nice and polite.

The last time I had Lana cake was years and years ago. Having a sudden craving for it, fueled by the news that she was selling off her recipe, I decided to try to get a cake. I called and couldn't get through so I dropped by to see if I could get a cake and found out that you have to make an order 7 days in advance. They're closed on Sunday and Monday. A bit later I decided I'd order a cake for Mothers' Day and called 10 times on a Tuesday (at 11am, 12pm and 3pm) before finally getting through around 5.30pm. $52 for 1kg, $2 extra for any wording on the cake. Fortunately, pick up, two weeks later, took 2 minutes and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, the cake just wasn't worth the hassle. The bottom layer was dry and the cake just didn't live up to what I remembered, or the general hype. Since you can't walk in for a cake, it's not the place to satisfy a craving, and if I were ordering a cake I'd go elsewhere. The chocolate heaven cake from Lynn's Cake is better in my opinion - it's more moist - and you can get one large slice for $5.50. Get it for the nostalgic value I suppose, but not much else.

I came in yesterday to buy a cake since I heard the original owner is retiring. Cash Only. You need to order this at least a week in advance, and I think they are getting more and more backlogged so now that wait is up to 10 days. I ended up with some remnant cake that they had - some kind of walnut, chocolate, raisin, date cake. I absolutely did not want it, but since I just walked from Farrer Park station in the sweltering heat, I was leaving Lana's with a cake either eay - I would have paid someone else walking out of the door, even. My date cake was absolutely awesome and delicious - it was so smooth and just the right amount of everything - 5 stars all the way. What was not five stars was the lady's attitude who worked there. It was ATROCIOUS. So high and mighty she is, selling cakes, that she cannot even be bothered to answer questions. Let alone, listen to them. You can sell five star stuff but if you do not have a shred of decency you don't deserve five stars. Others who have reviewed have talked about their terrible attitude going way back a few years. I can imagine that this was not a one-off thing or the recipient of someone's bad day. It is ingrained.

I'm actually attempting to hand carry this bloody chocolate cake all the way to China for my boyfriend's family. That should tell you how amazing it is. Lana's is the cake I missed when away in America studying. It's the cake I had for my birthday every year starting with your 1 month celebration (which of course I couldn't eat but still). When I have kids, I just really hope Lana's cake is still around so I can pass this tradition on to the next generation. BWHAHAHA. Awfully chocolate's cake is good too btw, but that's a whole other review :P

When I was a little boy, every birthday party I've attended had a Lana Cake. It was the epitome of cool, a sign that your parents love you, and that they knew what they were doing. Now that I'm a grown man and I've been weaned off chocolate cake, I still reminisce the times when life was simpler and all I did was run around and had cake. One thing you should note, the staff are not the most pleasant. So suck it up and sink your teeth into a little piece of nostalgic heaven.

The most overrated cake in Singapore. I have been on a journey trying out different chocolate cakes islandwide and LANA, although the 'OG', proved to be the biggest disappointment. It's rather dry instead of the moist, and dense quality you'd expect of a chocolate fudge cake. It feels much like a chocolate chiffon cake similar to Swee Heng's Chocolate Fudge ($5) cake. Especially with the horrible texture of the fudge. The chocolate lacks in taste and feels more like a jelly than of a sinful fudge. I thought the hefty price tag of $55 for 800g would be worth since many has given it the title of the best chocolate cake, but it's nothing more than a rip off. I saw that only 4 years ago, they were charging $39 for the 800g, the price difference is monstrous. Would rather buy multiple Swee Heng cakes if I like that chocolate jelly in my cakes or buy from better stores like Choc-a-bloc or even that $20+ Qoo10 cake.

I wasn't really a fan of Cakes and Chocolates but Lana Cake's changed everything, I'm eating a piece of the cake as I'm writing this, drooling all over my keyboard. This is absolutely a Chocolate Cake of my DREAMS! Tender, moist, soft chocolate cake with the best smooth, rich, chocolate frosting. I can finish the whole 800g of cake alone:) and oh not to forget how it stays moists even after 2 days in the fridge! Highly Recommended!

I used to study in the area and my mum would pick up cakes from here for special occasions or just because she felt like it. Usually, we would get their famous chocolate cake or carrot cake and it would be snatched up almost instantly at home. While Lana Cake has been branded as 'over-rated', I would beg to differ. Beyond sentimental value, there is something special about their chocolate cake that I still enjoy. While it could definitely be more moist, I enjoy their use of a lighter sponge cake over the heavier cake base most cake shops go for. Chocolate in itself is already a very heavy flavour, particularly with the dense fudge that is about to be laden on top, so it would be sickening if the cake was just as rich too and 'moist' in its higher density. Rather oddly, their fudge, made with a secret recipe, has a slightly gelatinous texture which makes it more enjoyable. I also like how their cakes tend to be less sweet than cakes from other places and taste distinctly home-made. Its direct competitor, Awfully Chocolate, has the closest tasting chocolate cake similar to that of Lana's and though the texture of the fudge is right, there is what can only be described as a 'plastic' taste. It is clear that I am still a fan of Lana Cakes, but be warned that the staff are not very pleasant at all and to check the opening hours before going. Also, calling in beforehand and booking the cake you want would be a good idea.

Old school chocolate cakes! Lana cake shop is the best. Delicious and moist and the right amount of sweet, their chocolate cakes are what entire generations have grown up on. You need to book the cake on the phone and pick it up on an appointed date. That would be best. You'd also be in for a bit of a scolding: the people behind Lana cake shop know they're the best, and can be quite diva-ish :) The amount of abuse we go through in this country for good food of any kind.

Wow .. it seems like we have many well off / spoilt brat Yelpers in Singapore who grew up eating Lana Cakes every year for their birthdays (since 1st month, no less). Well, unlike other reviewers, we never had that many Lana chocolate cakes growing up which was quite odd since we live 3 mins. away. Too much of a good thing makes u nauseous I suppose. All said & done, yes the cakes are really good & I'd pick them over Awfully Chocolate anytime (hello Made in Johor but retail at the same price, seriously .. chocolate my ###). I remember Lana's blueberry cake was also very good, we ordered it one year for my Dad's birthday, & I'm sure they still make it - I might give it a try again soon.

Everyone has to grow up having lana chocolate cake for their birthdays. I used to be jealous at my sister's huge dog shaped chocolate cake, but as I grew up, I realised the shape doesn't matter. When it comes to buttercream, the small details, no one beats Mrs Violet Kwan. You might not think it matters, but it does. I want to eat cake, and every bit of it, even the cream. The salty creamy texture of the buttercream at Lana means I can dig into it without picking out anything. So their cakes a old-fashioned with different flavours along with buttercream. Blueberry and walnut is really good. Cake eating is great, but what I enjoy most is just going into the cake shop. I love seeing the rolls of purple ribbon and seeing the veterans tying up boxes swiftly and beautifully. Not only just to see what they have left for me to take home other than their chocolate cake, I love taking that gold cake slice box with a piece of rich fruit cake. It is by far the best, and I'd have gobbled it up during the car ride home, feeling very contented, like a 10 year old all over again.

Favorite cake shop now run by the legendary Mrs. Kwan's son who has returned to Singapore. Operations have been modernized and (hard to believe but true) cake quality and consistency have gone up! Mrs. Kwan can be found now at the front of the shop greeting customers and chit-chatting rather than hidden away baking.

I practically grew up eating the chocolate cake from here. It was and still is a special birthday treat for my family. You would be hard pressed to find anyone in Singapore who has not heard of Lana cake shop, it is that famous. Perhaps there are chocolate cakes that taste as good or even better out there, but for me there's just that extra special ingredient in there - a dash of nostalgia.

I once tried the Awfully Chocolate. Sadly it tasted awful (not good, bad I mean) Perhaps it was just off that day!!