Sonder Cafe & Bakes (not to be confused with Sonder which is located at Henderson) is an establishment that had been popping around our social media feeds of the late — these folks are situated at the foot of Blk 466 Crawford Lane; the same block is also the one that houses the coffeeshop where the Michelin-starred Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle is being located as well. Sonder Cafe and Bakes is a concept behind the same people that brought us Whisking Bakes — they were also the same team that operated Cafe Lilac by Whisking Bakes that was situated in this very space; Sonder Cafe & Bakes is essentially a revamp of Cafe Lilac by Whisking Bakes. The revamp of the concept goes beyond the branding itself; there has been some changes made to the interior decor whilst the menu has also seen a little bit of switch-up to offer a wider variety of flavours apart from its previous focus on taro-related offerings. Whilst the various bakes and cakes available are displayed prominently at the counter, Sonder Cafe & Bakes also does offer a line-up of light bites for those feeling peckish or wishing to have something savoury to go along their desserts / beverages.

Sonder Cafe & Bakes describes their Taro Chiffon Cake to come with elements such as that of Fresh Taro Paste, Taro Fresh Cream and Chiffon Cake infused with sweet potato powder. Digging into the Taro Chiffon Cake, we did notice that the cake did carry a light and fluffy consistency whilst being aptly moist — the texture of the chiffon cake is a little denser and heavier than that of most other chiffon cakes we had come across; with that being said, it is still considered to be rather soft and pillowy as compared to that of regular pound cakes. The Taro Fresh Cream serves as the icing for the cake which provided the cake a creamy texture all of the elements in the cake together; all that whilst coming with just a light whiff of sweetness without making the cake feel particularly sweet. The addition of fresh taro paste does give an earthy flavour profile with a consistency and flavour that is similar to that of Yam Paste; further enhancing the overall experience for the entire cake.