The Mandarin Cake Shop, led by executive pastry chef Kevin Pannier at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, is now offering a range of new creations. With over 18 years of experience as a classically trained pastry chef, Frenchman Pannier excels in combining flavors using various ingredients. He has curated an enticing menu that showcases his passion for blending flavors and textures.
One of the highlights is the Vanilla Strawberry St Honoré, a typically French cake featuring a flaky, caramelized puff pastry crust, choux pastry with crumble, and Tahitian vanilla cream topped with home-grown Cameron Highland Chitose strawberries. This cake is a popular dessert in France.
Another highlight is the Paris Nice, which combines chocolate and milk. It is made with a dacquoise biscuit with crunchy hazelnuts, crisp hazelnuts, thin wafers of milk chocolate, dark chocolate cream, and milk chocolate Chantilly.
The Kalamansi Pie captures the flavors of Malaysia with its sweet, thin crust, dacquoise biscuit with crunchy hazelnuts, kalamansi cream, and citrus gel. Lastly, the Chocolate Heritage consists of a layer of chocolate cake made with Malaysian homemade chocolate cremeux, cocoa nibs crisp, and 70% dark chocolate bavaroise. The cocoa used is sustainably sourced from Pahang.
“My approach to cakes always begins with a combination of flavors,” said Pannier. “Delicious cakes always tend to leave a lasting impression. These cakes are just the first of many creations that will be featured at the Mandarin Cake Shop. I hope to continue to innovate with the team and produce many wonderful delights for our guests and customers.”
In addition to these delectable creations, the Mandarin Cake Shop also offers a selection of gluten-free and vegan options. Executive chef Gerald Genson expressed delight in welcoming Pannier to the culinary team. “His exceptional skills and creative flair align perfectly with our commitment to provide the finest dining experiences to our guests. With Pannier’s expertise, we are confident that our cake shop will become a hotspot for connoisseurs of exquisite desserts.”
Credit: The Star : Metro Feed
