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Shangri-La Colombo Unveils a New Collection of Artisanal Chocolate Cakes

New creations available from 1 June 2025 at Sapphyr Lounge and via the Shangri-La eBoutique

Shangri-La Colombo has officially lifted the cloche on its newest culinary temptations: a thoughtfully curated collection of artisanal chocolate cakes, launched at an exclusive cake tasting ceremony held this week. Available to guests and cake enthusiasts starting 1 June 2025, the range will be sold at the hotel’s Sapphyr Lounge and through the Shangri-La eBoutique, making it effortless to bring home a slice of refined indulgence.

Taking centre stage is the Pettah Tea Mousse Cake, the hotel’s signature creation and a heartfelt tribute to Colombo’s iconic Yaara tea. Drawing inspiration from the lively lanes of Pettah, this refined dessert brings together the warmth of Dimbula tea—Sri Lanka’s most celebrated high-grown brew—with fragrant cardamom and sweet condensed milk, echoing the rich character of street-side tea culture. With an almond sponge base, molten crémeux centre, and mousse light as mist, the Pettah Tea Mousse Cake is not only layered in flavour, but steeped in meaning.

This signature cake is also a proud expression of Shangri-La’s global Rooted in Nature programme—a culinary initiative that celebrates sustainable dining through the use of locally and ethically sourced ingredients. Rooted in Nature aims to support regional communities and highlight the natural bounty of each destination. Through carefully selected local produce, the Pettah Tea Mousse Cake becomes more than dessert—it becomes a story of provenance, purpose, and place.

Complementing the signature are five new handcrafted cakes, each created with finesse, playful textures, bold flavours, and elegant detail:

Café Ivory Gateaux — A walnut sponge layered with mocha white chocolate crémeux and chocolate mousse, brightened by a zesty orange compote. A cake designed for reflective moments and quiet coffee conversations.
The H2 — A harmonious collision of hazelnut praline, milk chocolate, and a burst of passionfruit cream—a tropical escape in every bite.
Burn Milk Coffee Layer Cake — Espresso-soaked Vienna sponge meets coffee caramel cream in this bold yet comforting ode to your daily brew.
Milk Chocolate Caramel Pear — A soft sponge wrapped in milk chocolate mousse, layered with pear compote, caramel crémeux, and a crisp butter crunch for texture and warmth.
Almond Crunch — A buttery almond base with caramel crémeux, whipped chocolate mousse, and a delicate milk glaze—both playful and elegant.

“This new collection is about more than just sweetness,” said Shangri-La Colombo General Manager Herve Duboscq. “It’s about flavour, memory, and place—each cake tells a story, whether it’s of Pettah’s vibrant tea culture or the quiet indulgence of an afternoon treat.”

Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply elevating the everyday, these cakes are a delicious invitation to pause, savour, and share.

Available from 1 June 2025

Visit the Sapphyr Lounge at Shangri-La Colombo or shop online at: www.shangri-la.com/colombo/shangrila/eboutique