6 splendid red velvet desserts in Shanghai

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We've sought out Shanghai's best red velvet treats just for you... ain't we sweet?

Red velvet cheesecake sundae, Highline

The red velvet cheesecake sundae at Highline is a sweet treat that just won’t follow the rules. Chunks of red velvet cake, cream cheese ice cream, milk crumbs, meringue and strawberry coulis all mingling together in one beautiful bowl of rich dessert. A well-executed take on the classic.

68RMB at Highline.

Naked red velvet cake, Ever Naked bakery

This one's a treat for those who like their red velvet just a touch less sweet than the more sinful versions – but there's no sacrifice of deliciousness here. This naked cake from Ever Naked bakery has moist, cocoa-kissed cake with layers of smooth, buttery frosting that's lighter on the cream cheese flavour. Plus, it's beautifully assembled. They also have another version which is decorated more traditionally (i.e. not naked).

138RMB for 6-inch cake; 46RMB per slice (traditional style) at Ever Naked.

Red velvet cookies, Strictly Cookies

Not your typical red velvet dessert, but we love them anyway. Strictly Cookies give these soft, chewy cookies an extra kick by loading them up with chunks of chocolate. And of course, it wouldn't be red velvet without sweet cream cheese frosting spread from edge to edge.

15RMB per piece or 60RMB for five from Strictly Cookies' shop, and by order on their website, and at lots of cafes around town.

Red velvet cupcakes, Al's Bakery

Al's red velvet cupcakes are a classic treat. They've got rich but fluffy cream cheese frosting; dark red cake with a touch of cocoa, and a healthy sprinkle of cream cheese crumbles... plus, they're the perfect size for eating two and not feeling quite so guilty. Be sure to try a slice of their mammoth red velvet layer cake, too.

16RMB each at Al's Bakery.

'Lovelet' red velvet ice cream sandwich, Melt

Cream cheese ice cream sandwiched between two soft red velvet 'meltcakes'. At Melt, they deepfreeze the ice cream so it stays frozen for you to take your dessert sammies away without making a big mess... though we expect you'll eat it long before you make it home.

35RMB per sandwich from melt in Xintiandi.

Metropolis red velvet cake, Pantry's Best

A staple when it comes to cakes in Shanghai, Pantry's Best version of red velvet cake is a rich, decadent choice for those of you who like it traditional. They combine layers of feathery red-chocolate cake with super tangy cream cheese icing, and top it off with frosting flowers and more crumbled cake. And, an added bonus, they deliver.

199RMB (6-inch cake) and up, from Pantry's Best.