D24 basics

D24 Durian Guide

Learn how D24 tastes, how cake, crepe and roll styles differ, and what to know about storage, ingredients and ordering.

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D24 from our kitchen

Baking and production guides

Pairing, filling, shaping, chilling and packing from our Hoppers Crossing kitchen.

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Choose a cake style

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Delivery and serving

Plan transport, refrigeration, venue handover and serving.

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D24 and flavour

What Is Durian?

D24 brings a creamy, custard-like character and a gentle bittersweet finish to cakes, crepes and rolls.

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What Does D24 Durian Taste and Smell Like?

Supporting flavours can soften the balance, but the dessert still has a recognisable durian character.

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Choosing a style

Durian Cake, Crepe or Roll?

Whole cakes suit celebrations, crepes come in individual portions and Swiss rolls are sliced for sharing. Choose by occasion and serving needs.

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From our kitchen

Durian in Desserts, Gifts and Celebrations

Durian is native to Southeast Asia and is eaten fresh as well as used in cakes, pastries, ice cream and other desserts. At our Hoppers Crossing bakery, we use D24 in cakes, crepes and selected rolls for Melbourne birthdays, gifts and shared gatherings.

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What Makes a Good D24 Durian Cake?

A good durian cake keeps the D24 character clear while balancing the sponge, cream, supporting flavours and structure needed for the chosen design.

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How We Build Our Durian Cakes

We make our durian cakes to order in Hoppers Crossing. The work changes with the product, from layered cakes with D24 filling to individual crepes and a hand-shaped 3D design.

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Ingredients and enquiries

Are Our Durian Cakes Halal-Friendly?

Our durian cakes are halal-friendly, and we do not use non-halal ingredients in them.

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Planning

Durian Season and Planning a Made-to-Order Cake

Durian harvest timing varies by growing region and weather. A fresh-fruit season does not create one fixed ordering calendar for every made-to-order cake in Melbourne.

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What Affects the Price of a Durian Cake?

Cake size, the amount of durian filling, decoration complexity, 3D shaping, customisation and delivery or pickup choices can affect the final price.

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Browse our current durian cakes and desserts on the Amour Desserts website, or contact us if you need help choosing.

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