Well, it’s been a good four months since I stepped off my big Emirates A380 and called this red dot my home. Fast fact: did you know that Singapore isn’t even the size of Kangaroo Island (small Island off the coast of South Australia)? It’s actually only one- seventh of the size! That said, despite its small size, Singapore is huge in culture, lifestyle, and FOOD!

I just love the caramel notes from the dates, with a hint of ginger in this moist and luscious cake. It’s a recipe I first found in Annabel Langbein’s cookbook, but I’ve reduced the sugar because I found it too sweet when served with a toffee sauce.