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Celebrity-loved Vive Cake Boutique celebrates its 4th anniversary in typically whimsical fashion launching an enchanting mermaid-themed collection of bespoke cakes and mini cakes – along with an afternoon tea-set imagined from the playful depths of folklore.

The enchanting collection is unveiled from today at VIVE’s flagship boutique at fashionable lifestyle hub H Queen’s at 80 Queens Road Central, with the tea-set served from today to 29 September

As with previous anniversary releases, this year’s annual flirtation with fantasy continues the playful style and trademark healthy, low-sugar tradition of founder Vivien Lau that has bewitched a devoted celebrity, socialite and social media following.

Headlining the magical instaworthy 4th anniversary treats are three whole celebratory cakes delightfully crafted after mermaids frolicking in the surf, available for any occasion.

Below the sea surface, Mermaid Squad (HK$880, 1lb) is a mermaid-themed wonderland of watercolour buttercream and Beauty in the Water (HK$780, 1lb) features VIVE’s iconic uni-cone design with a mermaid-theme. Both are available with seven different flavour options, featuring Pistachio Cake with Pistachio Buttercream;Banana Cake with Chocolate ButtercreamHazelnut Cake with Hazelnut ButtercreamRed Velvet Cake with Cream CheeseEarl Grey Cake with Earl Grey Cream CheeseRich Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache; and Vanilla Sponge Cake with Mango and Yuzu Mousse.

In an underwater world of shells and corals, Mer-mazing (HK$880, 1lb) is available in one luscious flavour, Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese.

An ‘early bird’ promotion offers a 15% discount on orders of the three exclusive Anniversary cakes from today to 31 August.

Tantalising samplers of the mermaid theme are mini-cakes Ocean Breeze (HK$55), an irresistible combo of vanilla sponge, strawberry mousse and raspberry rose jelly; and Under the Sea (HK$58), enticingly layering vanilla sponge with white chocolate mousse and passionfruit filling.

For a refined celebration of the “crème de la crème of Hong Kong’s bespoke dessert makers, Under the Sea Afternoon Tea Set continues the theme with an entire stand of treats designed after mini-mermaids, shellfish and starfish.

Three fanciful tiers delight guests topped by Lemon Cookies with Lime Buttercream and Lemon Mousse CakeLychee MoussecupRaspberry Meringue and Pineapple Mousse Tart; and signature Ocean Breeze Mini Cake (vanilla sponge, strawberry mousse and raspberry rose jelly) plus two savouries – vegetarian vol-au-vent pastry of Mini Wild Mushroom with Cheese and Mini Grilled Chicken Wraps.

The tea-set is on special promotion from today to 29 September, from Thursday to Sunday & Public Holidays, at VIVE’s Central branch located at H Queen’s; priced HK$248 for one or HK$458 for two (subject to 10% service charge).

Customers ordering a tea set for two are also treated to a souvenir VIVE-branded luggage tag – designed after the brand’s famous, signature Uni-cone Cake.

In true birthday party tradition, even interior décor is decorated after the marine theme – in ocean blue with ‘underwater’ wallpaper, flowers, rosettes, table displays and jars of seashells.

“Our 4th anniversary once again provides us the opportunity to let our imaginations run wild, continuing our tradition of whimsical themes that bring a smile to peoples’ faces,” said Vivien Lau.

“I’m delighted to celebrate, and hope our supporters will join our celebration for some delightful moments at VIVE.”

Vive Cake Boutique has proved a roaring success story since being launched with online orders in 2014 by founder and creative director Vivien Lau, who discovered her passion and talent by chance, making her first cake for a friend’s birthday.

Her signature ‘handmade with love’ cupcakes, macarons, cookies, confectioneries and tailor-made cakes for weddings and special occasions, are all made from scratch with less sugar and finest ingredients sourced from all over the world.

VIVE’s widespread acclaim includes Time Out’s listing among the “crème de la crème of Hong Kong’s bespoke dessert makers” – with a massive celebrity and socialite following including Aaron Kwok, Charlene Choi, Gillian Chung, Niki Chow, Sharon Chan, Miki Yeung, Ella Koon, Myolie Wu and more.

Open daily from 10 am to 8 pm, Vive Cake Boutique is located at Shop 3, 1/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong, with 18 seats offering.