Legacy Building: Lana Cakes’ Jason Kwan on preserving one of Singapore’s most beloved chocolate cakes

Some heroes wear capes… while others take over their mother’s famous cake shop. For those who have grown up in Singapore, Lana Cakes needs no introduction. The quaint cake shop by Violet Kwan located along Greenwood Avenue has grown a cult following for its rich chocolate slices and chiffon cakes since it opened in 1964. Back then, customers would drive up to her residence along Hillcrest Road to collect these sweet creations. Since its inception, Kwan’s cakes have appealed to generations of Singaporeans celebrating any occasion from birthdays to weddings