Union's Red Velvet Cake is one of the most popular cakes in Jakarta. Pastry Chef Karen Carlotta created this cake. It has an incredibly soft sponge texture.
The combination of premium cream cheese, which isn't too sweet, and a sprinkling of nougat crumble provides the perfect crunchy texture.
You can enjoy it by the slice when dining in or order a whole cake for special occasions.
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What Makes Union's Red Velvet Cake Special
This cake stands out from other red velvet cakes in three ways. All three stem from its carefully selected ingredients.
1. A Soft, Moist Sponge
Union's red velvet cake is very soft. The batter is moist, so it doesn't feel dry in your mouth. The red color is deep and consistent throughout every layer.
2. Cream Cheese That Isn't Too Sweet
The cheese cream also uses high-quality cream cheese. It has a rich flavor and isn't overly sweet. This combination keeps the cake well-balanced, even when eaten in large portions.
3. A Crunchy Nougat Topping
The top of the cake is sprinkled with nougat crumble. The crunchy texture contrasts with the soft sponge cake. Red Velvet Union is known for its soft and crunchy textures.
Red Velvet Menu Options and Estimated Prices at Union
Union offers several types of red velvet in different sizes. So, you can choose the one that best suits your taste and needs.
1. Red Velvet Cake (Original)
This variant combines red velvet cake, cream cheese, and nougat. The recipe also uses rum to enhance the flavor. Each slice costs around Rp90,000. A whole 24-cm cake costs around Rp900,000. Other available sizes are 18 cm and 20 cm.
2. Red Velvet Cheesecake
This variety has a strong cheese flavor. It consists of red velvet and vanilla sponge cake, cream cheese, rum, nougat, and cheddar. The top is also sprinkled with cheese crumbles. A slice costs around Rp90,000, while a whole 24-cm cake costs around Rp900,000.
3. Red Velvet Pie
This cake is lighter than most cakes. The crust is crispy, filled with cream cheese mousse, and topped with signature red velvet crumbs. A whole pie costs about Rp650,000.
How to Order a Red Velvet Cake from Union
You can order cakes from Union for any special occasion. To ensure your cake is fresh and ordering is easy, follow these steps.
Ordering a Whole Cake for a Celebration
• Place your order at least 1 day in advance (D-1).
• Visit the official Union Bakery website.
• Select the red velvet cake flavor and size you want.
• Add a message to the cake or a greeting card, if desired.
• Complete your order, or contact Union Bakery's official WhatsApp account to confirm.
Ordering in Bulk (Group Order)
Union Bakery accepts group orders for office supplies or large events. The minimum order is 10 cakes. The cakes will be ready in 1 day for 10–20 cakes, 2 days for 21–50 cakes, and 3 days for orders of more than 50 cakes.
Also, there are special prices for orders of multiple items. The cost to ship to a location depends on the region.
Union Location
You can order Red Velvet Cake or other cakes at Union. Here are some places you can visit.
• Pondok Indah Mall
• Plaza Senayan
• Senayan City
• Grand Indonesia
• Central Park Mall
• Mall Kelapa Gading 3
• PIK Avenue
• Summarecon Mall Serpong (Tangerang)
• Puri Indah Mall 2
• Pakuwon Mall (Surabaya)
• Tunjungan Plaza 5 (Surabaya)
What to Know Before You Buy Union Cake
Here are two things to remember before you place an order. Both of these relate to the materials and the timing of your order.
1. Alcohol in the Recipe
The original Union Red Velvet Cake recipe calls for rum. So, this cake is not considered halal. Please keep this in mind before ordering it for a specific event.
2. Recommended Ordering Time
If you want the cake to stay fresh, order it one day before the event. If you order at the last minute, there's a chance that the item will be out of stock on busy days.
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Order Cakes for Celebration at Union!
Union's Red Velvet Cake is a combination of soft sponge cake, savory premium cream cheese, and crunchy nougat crumble.
You can taste it at Union branches across Jakarta, Tangerang, and Surabaya.
Come to the nearest Union outlet to enjoy the cake with a cup of hot coffee or your choice of bistro dish.
To enjoy the cake to the fullest, order it from the official Union Bakery website!
