Love is in the air—and on the dessert plate—at QT Gold Coast this Valentine’s season, as the hotel joins forces with cult-favourite bakery Black Star Pastry for a month-long Eat Your Heart Out celebration. From Friday, 14 February to Friday, 14 March, guests can indulge in two limited-edition cakes inspired by the highs and lows of modern romance: The Love Bomb and The Ghost.
This exclusive collaboration sees QT Gold Coast’s Head Pastry Chef, Daniel King, and Black Star Pastry’s Group Head Pastry Chef, Arnaud Vodounou, crafting a dynamic duo of desserts designed to impress—whether you’re treating a special someone or simply spoiling yourself.
Decadence or Delight? You Choose.
The Love Bomb: A Chocolate Explosion of Passion
For those who believe love should be rich, intense, and impossible to forget, The Love Bomb delivers in spades. Built on a foundation of chocolate financier, it layers velvety chocolate crèmeux, a soft chocolate sponge, and a smooth chocolate mousse ganache—twice over. A final touch of red streusel and striking raspberry chocolate shards gives this dessert a dramatic, indulgent finish. One bite, and you’ll understand why this cake is a sweet declaration of love in chocolate form.
The Ghost: Light, Playful, and Oh-So-Memorable
If your idea of romance leans towards fresh, fun, and fleetingly irresistible, The Ghost is your perfect match. With a delicate base of sponge cake, a surprise crunchy layer, and a luxurious vanilla mousse, this cake delivers a bright burst of strawberry and raspberry compote that lingers just long enough to make an impact. The final flourish? A milk-coconut-coated chocolate truffle, playfully hinting at “the ghost” of dating past—mysterious, yet unforgettable.
A Love Story Between Two Culinary Icons
The partnership between QT Hotels & Resorts and Black Star Pastry marks an exciting first foray into Canberra, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Perth, New Zealand, and Singapore for the renowned bakery. Speaking about the collaboration, Daniel King shared:
“The key for both Arnaud and I when creating the cakes was for it to feel like a true collaboration of brands and flavours. The V-Day cakes play on the subtle nods of flair we are known for at QT along with our use of premium ingredients, whilst creatively spinning a signature Black Star Pastry masterpiece to do things a little bit differently.”
Arnaud Vodounou echoed the excitement, adding:
“Partnering with food and beverage experts, QT Hotels, for this very special Valentine’s creation is an enormous and exciting next chapter for Black Star Pastry. We can’t wait for Australians across the country and our international friends in New Zealand and Singapore to experience our indulgent and delicious creations, many for the very first time.”
QT Gold Coast: The Ultimate Indulgent Escape
QT Gold Coast is the perfect place to experience these luxurious desserts, whether you’re dining in at the hotel’s signature restaurant or ordering through Room Service by QT for a romantic night in. To make things even sweeter, each dessert will come with its very own love letter, and diners will have the chance to win an overnight stay at QTevery week.
For $18 per cake, the Eat Your Heart Out menu will be available exclusively at QT Gold Coast and other QT Hotels & Resorts in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Whether you’re celebrating love, lust, or a little bit of heartbreak, these indulgent treats are the perfect way to mark the occasion.
Don’t Miss Out!
This limited-time dessert pairing is available from Friday, 14 February to Friday, 14 March. Head to QT Gold Coastfor the ultimate Valentine’s indulgence, and experience the magic of Black Star Pastry’s legendary desserts with a signature QT twist.
Will you go for The Love Bomb or The Ghost? Either way, one bite, and you’ll be smitten. 💘🍰
