When I saw that The Malayan Council had this Durian Pengat Cake (S$11.50) in their menu, I knew I had to try it because it’s something really special. Don’t be held back by the price tag (well it is more expensive than most of the other cakes sold here), because what you’ll get is a huge slice of cake with Mao Shan Wang puree fillings, topped with a dollop of Durian Pengat with a drizzle of Gula Melaka.

Please try not to finish the Durian Pengat before the cake, as in my opinion that’s the part where the durian fragrance is the strongest. Consume this with the right proportion of cake, cream and Durian Pengat, and you’ll enjoy this dessert to the very last mouthful.

The cake also comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but that is largely negligible though good to have. Basically, the Durian Pengat stole the show.