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Time Out
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The No. 1 must-try dessert in Singapore is… pandan cake? According to TikTok, that is
Who knew desserts had the potential to go absolutely viral on the internet? On social media platform TikTok especially, we've seen enough crackling tanghulu ASMRs, one-million-strand dragon's beard candy challenges, and Dubai chocolate #foodporn to make our sugar levels spike just from scrolling. There's just so much variety, and it seems like every country has got that one dessert that they're loud and proud about. Coffeeness, a coffee review platform, took the liberty to run an AI-powered analysis of viral TikTok videos around to world, to find out which desserts in each country are trending worldwide on the app. The result? A map of the most popular sweet treats around the globe. And of course, Singapore, self-proclaimed food capital of Asia, is not exempt. You would have seen the title by now – no, it's not chendol, ice kachang, kueh tutu, or Lao Ban's soya beancurd that Singaporeans used to go feral for, that makes the cut. Instead, the humble pandan cake is named our country's must-try dessert for travellers. Yes, that spongey, fluffy, bright green slice that used to go for $0.70 per piece at your school canteen. What's special about the dessert is that its distinct green hue isn't the result of artificial colouring, but from the natural dye of pandan leaves. And as underrated as it is, pandan cake has its diehard fans too. Our top contender? Bengawan Solo's pandan chiffon cake – light, fragrant, and a longtime classic. And while not exactly traditional, a close second for us is the sinfully indulgent kaya swiss roll from Rich & Good Cake Shop, made with fresh coconut and infused with pure pandan extract. Curious as to which desserts swept the scoreboard across Asia and the rest of the world? Well, you can find out more about that here. But safe to say, not all is lost for ice kachang, as the refreshing treat was named Malaysia's must-try dessert, and rightfully so, given the scorching heat in both our countries.
Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Coca-Cola's Share A Coke campaign back after 10 years with over 170 popular names
Coca-Cola's Share A Coke campaign back after 10 years with over 170 popular names SINGAPORE – Keen to see your name on a Coca-Cola can? The global beverage manufacturer's Share A Coke campaign – which originated in Australia in 2011 and was first launched in Singapore in 2015 – replaced the iconic Coca-Cola logo with popular names and titles. This time, more than 170 options – including fun nicknames like Lao Ban (boss in Chinese) and Bestie, and local surnames like Lim and Tan – will be printed on Coca-Cola cans. These can be found at major supermarkets and convenience stores islandwide. To personalise a can, go to either or visit an interactive Personalisation Hub across the country. Until June 1, head to the Level 1 atrium at Plaza Singapura mall to customise up to two Coca-Cola cans between 10am and 10pm daily. The purchase of $6 worth of products from participating brands such as Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite and Fanta Schweppes on site will entitle a customer to one customised can. On top of that, the purchase of at least three drinks (cups or bottles) from participating retailers will also entitle one to a customised can. The Share A Coke campaign aims to get people to connect in real life through something personal, playful and meaningful. In a press statement, director of marketing at Coca-Cola Singapore-Malaysia Chrystian A. Lim said: ' In 2025 , we're offering even more personalised options and in-person experiences that help people come together bey ond the screen.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
