The hunt for the best Red Velvet remained on-going.
I must have tried every Red Velvet Ive seen/came across in KL. Some I have blogged about, some I havent (Sighyes yes my backlogs are piling up) but I promise I will ermmmeventually finish posting all of them.
But for now lets just focus on the ones worthy of mention shall we?
The best (IMHO) was the one at A Taste Boutique , but their boutique is kinda far (in Putra Heights) & their kiosk at Sunway Pyramid doesnt carry the Red Velvet cake most of the time. Also, its been a while since I eaten theirs, so Im not sure if it still taste the same. Anyhow, it was SO GOOD that it had left a lasting impression on me.
For me, a good Red Velvet is a combination of luxuriant flavour from the sponge & perfect smooth light cream cheese frosting. The one at A Taste Boutique was a fair example of a Red Velvet that I like, followed closely by another thats baked by a friend FBB; and you can try it at The Bee, Jaya One since he supplies the cake there.
Today, Im pleased that I have finally found another Red Velvet cake worth blogging about. At the most unlikely places really; right here on Telawi 3, Bangsar, in a designers boutique!
Hummingbirds Coffee Bar shares the same space with Beatrice Looi Boutique; and excludes a most charming vibe with special made to order blue high-back comfy chairs (love those chairs, so pretty!) & an impressive list of coffee from Germany. There were even some funky drinks like Cucumber Oh La la that is alcoholic @ RM25+, (how does one mix cucumber with alcohol is beyond me) & a very good selection of tea. This cafe is just perfect for that afternoon tte--tte with a BFF.
The coffee bar where the coffee/teas & your desserts are prepared once you have placed your orders.
The best sight greeted us when we walked into the boutique. A chiller full of DESSERTS! Hurray!
We zoomed in on the durian cake immediately, and I eyed the macarons selection for the WASABI one, the only flavour I ! was inte rested in sampling.
And of course, the Red Velvet.
They have 2 versions of Red Velvet here; the cupcake -sized or by slices from the whole cake. Initially I wanted to try the cupcake version as it is smaller, but was advised by Beatrice herself that the whole cake one would be more moist compared to the cupcake ones. Im no baker, but I thought by recipe all cupcakes should be moist anyways, whether its cupcakes-sized or by whole cakes no? Thats why baking cupcakes uses different recipes from baking a cake, though its the same version of cake right?
Technicalities aside, the cakes here was simply divine. The Red Velvet was almost perfect, moist, full of the luxuriant flavour that I like & not too chocolatey. The only gripe I have is of the cream cheese frosting; which could be a personal preference since I fancy a lighter version of the frosting. Here the cream cheese frosting is sticky & thick/dense whereas I thought a frothier version would have suited the whole ensemble better.
Such a vibrant hue. Needless to say, the colour doesnt come from beetroot but its from colouring instead. (RM8.50+)
The Durian Cake (RM16.50+) was a bit steep for its portion & considering the quantity of durian pulp. Still it was luscious one. The sponge was fine & there were plenty of almonds & fresh cream.
Last was the highly anticipated WASABI macaron.
If I will ever eat a macaron happily, this would be it. Enough said.
The texture was perfect. And the wasabi flavour certainly helped in cutting through the sweetness. Best part is, its not even spicy, but with just a nice tinge of wasabi flavour. The smooth filling leaves you an overall pleasing creamy wasabi flavour.
Would I vote Hummingbirds Coffee Bar to serve the best macaron in town?
For the WASABI one yes. But for a fair review, I would have to test the sweet ones (according to Seans blog theres raspberry, rose, strawberry, black sesame, lemon, orange, passion fruit & mango) so a fairer comparison can be made.
(I would be comparing it to Nathalies Gourmet Studio or BabyCakes in GTower Hotel, since these 2 are the better ones in KL, IMHO)
Hummingbirds Coffee Bar,
Beatrice Looi Boutique,
Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar.
Tel: 03-2201-5889 (Do call ahead, like I did to book your cakes in case its sold out! Or call in advance to ask which cakes are available prior to your visit so you wont be disappointed!)
Note: Prices are subjected to 10% service charge.
My next aim? The tiramisu & the carrot cake! Whos with me????
Thanks Sean for all the amazing food discoveries! Can always count on ya!
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