CEMPEDAK
Where to buy cempedak cake in Singapore
Updated 9 September 2026
Why almost nobody bakes one, and where to find ours.
By Charlene · Updated 15 August 2026
Singapore has hundreds of bakeries and plenty of durian desserts, but cempedak rarely appears on a menu.
Why almost nobody bakes it
It is seasonal. Cempedak has a season, and within that season the fruit varies. Some weeks it is perfect. Some weeks it is not worth putting in a cake, and on those weeks we do not. A bakery that needs a fixed menu twelve months a year cannot build a product on that.
It is slow to prepare. The flesh has to be separated from the pods by hand, pod by pod. It is sticky, fiddly work, and no machine does it well. For a large kitchen paying labour by the hour, the numbers do not work.
It is aromatic. It is not as strong as durian, but the smell lingers in an oven, which a shared kitchen will notice.
What ours is
Fresh cempedak folded into a buttery crumble base. We use the fruit itself, not a paste or flavouring. Regulars order it weekly, and it is usually the first bake to sell out when it is on. Slices start at S$7, and whole 8-inch cakes are S$55 when available for a table.
If you have never eaten cempedak, it sits between banana and mango with something almost caramelised behind it, and it is far gentler than durian. We wrote a whole guide to the fruit if you want to know more.
How to get one
Order by 9pm for next-day collection in Tampines or islandwide delivery from S$14.90. Because it is seasonal, the product page and the order page show whether it is available this week.
If it has sold out, the mailing list is the fastest way to hear that it is back. It goes out before we post about it.
Cempedak for events
It is also available as a dessert table selection, and in party boxes by enquiry. It is a good choice for a wedding or full month when you want something guests have not had at every other event. See dessert tables.
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Questions people ask
Where can I buy cempedak cake in Singapore?
Very few bakeries make one. We bake our Cempedak Crumble Cake in Tampines from S$7 a slice, with whole 8-inch cakes at S$55, for next-day collection or islandwide delivery. Cempedak is seasonal, so check the order page for current availability.
Why is cempedak cake so hard to find?
Three reasons. The fruit is seasonal and its quality varies week to week. It has to be hand-separated from the pods, which is slow and messy work no machine does well. And it is aromatic enough that a lot of shared kitchens will not commit an oven to it.
Is cempedak the same as jackfruit?
No. They are related but distinct. Jackfruit is firmer, more fibrous and much milder. Cempedak is softer, sweeter and more fragrant, with a caramel note jackfruit does not have. There is a full comparison in our guide.
Does cempedak cake taste like durian?
No. Cempedak is a jackfruit relative, not a durian one, and the cake tastes of neither durian's pungency nor its richness. People who cannot face durian are usually fine with cempedak.
How much is a whole cempedak cake?
Slices start at S$7 and whole 8-inch cakes are S$55 when available. For current seasonal availability, check the order page or message us on WhatsApp.
Can I order cempedak cake for delivery?
Yes, islandwide from S$14.90, when it is in season. Order by 9pm for next-day delivery, or collect free from 406 Tampines St 41 #01-23.
Baked fresh every morning.
Preorders close at 9pm for next-day pickup or islandwide delivery.
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