Reservations for Christmas cakes for 2024 are gradually starting, and we are hearing reports that popular limited edition items are already selling out in some places.
Here we introduce Christmas cakes from luxury hotels selected by Premium Japan.

This time, we have selected 5 Christmas cakes that you should definitely reserve from five hotels: Palace Hotel Tokyo, Okura Tokyo, Andaz Tokyo, Grand Hyatt Tokyo, and Shangri-La Tokyo.

Since many of the cakes are available in limited quantities, we recommend making your reservation as early as possible.
Please note that you will need to collect the cake from the hotel.

A new knitted hat design that will warm your heart, and the perfect shortcake made with carefully selected ingredients
1. Palace Hotel Tokyo

The Palace Hotel Tokyo was awarded the highest rating of 3 keys in the Michelin Guide Hotel Selection, which selects the world's most noteworthy and superior hotels. The hotel is directly connected to Otemachi Station via an underground passageway, and many of the rooms have balconies, which is rare for a hotel in Tokyo, and overlook the outer gardens surrounded by greenery.

Every year, a lineup of impressive creations is lined up, but in 2024, a total of nine types of Christmas cakes will be sold at the pastry shop "Sweets & Deli." The chefs travel to the local area to select ingredients and the designs are chic and modern.

Chapeau (Limited to 100 units)

The cake, shaped like a knitted hat, is made of rich caramel mousse, apple compote, caramelized pecan nuts, and a layer of chocolate sponge. The whole is covered in chocolate cream and topped with coconut and white chocolate. The bitter caramel and the crunchy apples combine to create a gentle texture and flavor, and the cake melts in your mouth very lightly.

Diameter 17cm ￥10,000

Sperle

The chef chose "Tochiaika" strawberries from Kamitsuga, Tochigi Prefecture, for their large size, sweetness and texture, and blended two types of cream with vanilla beans to create this shortcake. The carefully selected flavor of Okinawan brown sugar and French AOP butter is just as the chef calls it, the ideal shortcake, with its refined sweetness and light texture.

*Strawberry varieties may change depending on availability.

Diameter 15cm ¥13,000, diameter 18cm ¥16,000, diameter 21cm ¥24,000

◆Palace Hotel Tokyo　

[Sales period] Saturday, December 2024, 12 to Wednesday, December 21, 25
[Reservations accepted] From Tuesday, October 2024, 10 until 1 days before pick-up
[Pick-up location] Pastry shop "Sweets & Deli" (B1F)
*Even products without a limited number listed may have limited quantities.
【reservation】
Sweets & Deli Tel: 03-3211-5320 (Dedicated line / 10:30-19:00)
From the online shop

The exquisite taste of carefully selected ingredients. Mont Blanc wrapped in French aromas and last year's popular specialty
2. The Okura Tokyo

Located in Toranomon, Tokyo, the Okura Tokyo is a historic and prestigious hotel founded in 1962. It is globally acclaimed as the hotel of choice for international dignitaries. It reopened in 2019 and was reborn from "Hotel Okura Tokyo" to "Okura Tokyo", but the long-standing spirit of the hotel, such as its pursuit of style and taste known as Okura Limes, remains unchanged.

There are five types of Christmas cakes for 2024, including two new ones. All of them have elegant and adorable designs, and the harmony of the flavors of the carefully selected ingredients is truly impressive.

Embracing France ~emballé en France~

The delicate paste covering the surface is made with plenty of steamed chestnuts from France, giving the Mont Blanc a truly French aroma. Beneath the less-sweet paste lies chestnut paste with a hint of rum, French chestnut glacés, creme brulée made with fir honey, and chestnut bavarois. This Mont Blanc is a new sensation, with a variety of textures and flavors to enjoy, including crispy hazelnut meringue and high-cocoa chocolate cream from France.

Diameter 12cm ￥12,000

Chef's Speciality ~La Fusion~

This popular cake sold out quickly last year. This specialty cake is based on a soft chocolate made from low-temperature roasted rare Venezuelan Criollo cacao. Inside is a creme brulée made with matcha from Marutoshi Yoshida Meichaen. The sponge cake is dipped in gyokuro roasted green tea syrup and sandwiched between fragrant and sour Kito yuzu confiture from Tokushima, giving it a refreshing yet deep flavor.

Diameter 18cm ￥16,000

◆Okura Tokyo

[Sales period] Saturday, December 2024, 12 to Wednesday, December 21, 25
[Reservations accepted] From Tuesday, October 10st until 1 days before pick-up
[Pick-up location] Saturday, 21st, Delicatessen Chef's Garden (12:00-20:00)
22nd (Sun) - 25th (Wed)
Okura Prestige Tower 1st floor special venue (12:00-19:00)
Delicatessen Chef's Garden (19:00-20:00)
[Reservation] Delicatessen Chef's Garden TEL: 03-3505-6072
(Reservations accepted from 10:00 to 18:00)
WEB site

Two types of cakes with exquisite flavors of sour, bitter and sweet, created by the new chef patissier
3. Andaz Tokyo

Located on the upper floors of Toranomon Hills Mori Tower in Toranomon, Tokyo, Andaz Tokyo is the first luxury lifestyle hotel brand from Hyatt to open in Japan. The space combines modern design with a Japanese touch, making it the perfect hotel for an exclusive, adult experience.

Normand Jubin, who will serve as chef patissier from December 2023, has created six Christmas cakes for the first time, each of which is full of the chef's creativity.

La Rose

This cake is made with a generous amount of rose champagne from the French luxury champagne house Billecart-Salmon. It is made up of a jelly made with rose champagne and grapefruit juice using the cocktail technique of "milk wash," layered with grapefruit cream, lime confit, and hotel-made sponge cake flavored with yogurt, and is wrapped in a light mousse that is softly infused with the rich aroma of rose champagne.

Diameter 12 cm ￥8,000

Buche de Noel

The original Buche de Noel created by chef patissier Normand Jubin is completely different from the design and taste we imagine. It features the fresh acidity of citrus fruits and the aroma of herbs such as lemongrass and mint. This original dish features a white chocolate mousse with a hint of thyme, crispy meringue, lime confit, and shekwasha cream layered on a sable, giving it a refreshing and elegant sweetness.

20×7,050cm ￥XNUMX

◆Andaz Tokyo

[Sales period] Saturday, December 2024, 12 to Wednesday, December 21, 12
[Reservation period] Tuesday, October 2024, 10 to Friday, December 15, 12
[Pick-up location] Pastry shop
[How to make a reservation] Pastry shop TEL: 03-6830-7765 (10:00-19:00)
WEB site

Gorgeous cakes created by a pastry team that continues to produce world-class and award-winning pastry chefs
4. Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Grand Hyatt Tokyo is located in a corner of Roppongi Hills, a landmark in Roppongi, Tokyo, that includes a movie theater, shopping area, and offices. Due to its location, the hotel attracts many business guests as well as tourists from overseas, and is always bustling with guests from all over the world, creating an impressive adult atmosphere.

Fiorentina Pastry Boutique, located on the first floor of the hotel, has prepared nine types of cakes for Christmas 1. The pastry team, which continues to produce pastry chefs who have won and been awarded world championships, is offering cakes decorated with gifts and ornaments on top, in keeping with the decorations in the lobby area this year, in the image of a white Christmas.

Grand Premium Strawberry Shortcake (limited to 280 units)

The "wing chocolate" is marbled with strawberries and white chocolate, and is as gorgeous as an angel's wings. This popular cake is made with a sponge cake soaked in plenty of homemade syrup made with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, sandwiched between Bourbon vanilla crème brûlée, fresh cream, and strawberries. You can enjoy the delicate design and soft taste.

Diameter 12cm ¥8,200, diameter 15cm ¥12,000

Cuore (limited to 70 units)

The mousse cake features a striking crimson heart shape, which represents the holiday season's theme, "Love for Our Future." The mousse is made with high-quality French chocolate and is filled with sweet and sour raspberries, and is topped with brulee and raspberry jelly, which give off a rich pistachio flavor. The sourness of raspberries and the flavor of pistachios fill your mouth with a gentle taste.

Diameter approx. 15cm ¥11,000

◆Grand Hyatt Tokyo

[Sales period] December 2024st (Sun) - 12th (Wed), 1
[Reservations accepted] From Tuesday, October 2024, 10 - Reservations must be made by 1:3 three days before the pick-up date.
* Ends as soon as sold out
[Pick-up location] December 2024st (Sun) to 12th (Fri), 1 Fiorentina Pastry Boutique (20F)
December 2024st (Sat) to 12th (Wed), 21 Special Christmas cake counter (25F)
[How to make a reservation] Fiorentina Pastry Boutique TEL: 03-4333-8713 (reception hours 9:30 ~ 21:30)
In-store, website

Alongside the popular melon juice and melon shaved ice, there is also melon shortcake and a new cake with an adult flavor.
5. Shangri-La Tokyo

Shangri-La Tokyo is located right outside the Nihonbashi exit of Tokyo Station. The first Shangri-La hotel was built in Singapore, so it is a luxury hotel that values ​​Asian hospitality. Here you will find a beautiful "Shangri-La" with beautiful chandeliers and spiral staircases.

There are seven kinds of Christmas cakes. The cakes that were very popular last year have been increased in number this year, and the pastry team has worked hard to create beautiful cakes that can be enjoyed by as many people as possible.

Premier Melon Shortcake (Limited to 20)

Following on from the immensely popular 100% fresh melon juice and melon shaved ice made with that ice at Shangri-La Tokyo, the two-tiered melon shortcake is also a big hit. Made with plenty of melon, it is topped with fresh cream, lemon honey jelly, white currant, and edible flowers, giving it a melon-filled flavor. Last year, there was a limited run of 10 units, which quickly sold out, so this year they will be offering 20 units.

Diameter 18cm ￥26,000

Bush de Noel

The new cake, Buche de Noel, is a complex and deep cake that uses a lot of chocolate and combines a light chocolate mousse with an adult raisin sandwich with a hint of rum. It is an adult cake that can be enjoyed while drinking by those who like alcohol, and even those who don't like alcohol can enjoy the aroma of alcohol.

16cm x 8cm ￥8,000

◆Shangri-La Tokyo

[Sales period] Friday, December 2024, 12 to Monday, December 15, 12
[Reservation period] Sunday, October 2024, 10 to Friday, December 15, 12
*Reservation required at least 3 days prior to pick-up date
* Ends as soon as sold out
[How to make a reservation] On the official website