22 Amazing Father's Day Cakes Dad Will Absolutely Love
You'd better order two cakes. These are so good, he might not want to share
No matter what feast you serve on Father's Day — a steak with just the right proportion of leanness to fattiness, for example, or a fillet of salmon seared to perfection — one thing's for sure. Father's Day celebration isn't complete without cake.
The question is: which cake? There's so many to choose from out there: cakes of different flavors from chocolate to cheese, cakes infused with liquor, fruity cakes, nutty cakes, fluffy cakes, gooey cakes. So what kind of cake would please Dad the best?
After some research, we realized dads would best appreciate three types of cake. First, cakes with chocolate or candy bar flavors, like Maltesers or KitKat, because deep inside every dad there still remains a little boy. Two, cakes infused with liquor, which is self explanatory. Three, the classic cakes that have stood the test of time, sentimental favorites that will remind him of the good old days. And last, cakes with signature Filipino flavors that never fail to please.
Then we put together this curated list of the best Father's Day cakes you can find in the metro. Some are limited edition and available only on Father's Day weekend. Some have been go-to favorites for years. Browse through our gallery and you'll be sure to find something Dad — and the whole family — will love.
Father's Day Cakes 2021
Father's Day Cakes 2021
KitKat Maltesers Cake from Slices Cakes
Don't tell your dad's GP that this is what you showed up with on Father's Day! A finely made sugar bomb, this cake features a rich chocolatey center embraced by crunchy KitKat doubles then topped with milky Maltesers. It's a candy shop turned into dessert. To order, send a DM to @slicescakeph on Instagram, or send a text, Viber of WhatsApp to (0906) 064-9461.
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Ferrero Rocher Cake by The Pan Bakeshoppe
If your dad loves Ferrero Rocher chocolates, he'll enjoy this fantastic cake. The chocolate base is frosted with chocolate buttercream then generously decorated with cashew pralines and Ferrero Rocher chocolate rosettes. Order online from thepanbakeshoppe.com.ph. Check out @thepanbakeshoppe on Instagram.
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Cakes by Miriam's Christmas Cake
We know it's called Christmas Cake, but what's Father's Day but Christmas just for dads, right? For the dad with an incurable sweet tooth, set the bar really high this year and give him this. It's chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling, frosted with white chocolate ganache, then dripped with dark chocolate ganache. Finally, it's topped with chocolate bars brushed with gold dust. Indulgent and elegant. To order, send a DM to @cakes_by_miriam on Instagram or Facebook, or Viber (0917) 873-7378.
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Crukitchen's Duo of Moist Belgian Truffle Cake and Baked Oreo Cheesecake
This limited edition cake combines the best features of a Belgian chocolate moist truffle cake and baked Oreo cheesecake. Available on Father's Day weekend only! We recommend placing your order asap at @crukitchen on Instagram.
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Luxe Candy Bar Cakes by Naked Patisserie
Christian Mark Jacobs takes our favorite candy bars like Toblerone, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, or Butterfingers, and transforms them into the kind of indulgent dessert Willy Wonka would approve of. Think Swiss Toblerone Cheesecake, Reese's Choco-Coma Cake, or Devil's Butterfinger Cake. These are the kind of cakes the whole family will love. Trouble is, dad might not want to share. Bonus: Naked Patisserie also has a Boys 'Night Out Cake that comes with a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label, available just for Father's Day. To order, Viber (0945) 468-5141 or (0906) 236-5041. Check out @nakedpatisserie on Instagram, or order online at store.nakedpatisserie.com.
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M Bakery's Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Cake with Nutella
An old school treat that will bring a smile to your dad's face. This freshly baked chocolate hazelnut banana cake is studded with mini chocolate chips. Nutella goes on the cake as icing, and it's in the cake as filling, too. To order, call (0917) 633-1718 or (0918) 641-7990, or send a DM to @mbakery_ph on Instagram.
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Flour Pot Manila's Mango Paradise Cake with Rum
Only rum from Destileria Limtuaco is used in this cake, because Chef Rhea Sycip only gives you the best of the best on all fronts — liquor, fruit, custard, and herbs! Available on a per-order basis only, so give them a ring at (0916) 493-7488 or message @flourpotmanila on Facebook.
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Maricar Reyes's Signature Chocolate Cake
Maricar Reyes doesn't have a wide menu of cakes on offer, but the ones she does have are absolutely to die for. This, her original red wine-infused chocolate cake, is the undisputed queen on her roster. It's sexy with its deep cacao flavor and rich, moist consistency that doesn't hold back. It's so generously chocolatey it'll make your sweet tooth tingle in delight. Fill out the order form at @maricarschocolatecakes on Instagram.
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Rum Cake with Salted Caramel Glaze by Valerie's Kitchen
This award-winning cake is equal parts buttery and bittery-sweet, with walnuts on top to add nice texture. It's a local take on a classic, and is so good that no one can resist taking a second serving, and a third, and a fourth. If you ever thought Bundt cakes were boring and old fashioned, this cake will definitely change your mind. Tip: ask for additional salted caramel glaze because, believe me, you're going to want some. To order, send a DM to @valerieskitchenPH on Instagram, or text/Viber (0917) 890-2255.
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Banapple's Superdad Cookies 'n Cream Cake
You can't go wrong with this forever favorite. The classic pairing of cookies and cream was invented more than 40 years ago, and it's still popular today. WE think a cookies and cream cake is perfect for dad because, just like him, it's reliable and always makes us feel better. To order, check out @banapplekitchen on Instagram.
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Mango Shortcake by Workshop PH
Strawberry shortcake has been a trend lately, but why not serve Dad this luscious mango shortcake from Workshop by Le Petit Soufflé. It's a winner with its layers of rich whipped cream, fresh ripe mangoes, and flaky chewy 'biscuit.' Spectacular. Preorder at thegridfoodmarket.com or call (0917) 7077459.
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Mrs. Yulo's Strawberry Shortcake
No list of Manila's best cakes is complete without this one. A hall-of-famer that needs little introduction, Baby Yulo's strawberry shortcake is the gold standard with its well-choreographed balance of fluffy, fruity, creamy textures and flavors. To order, call (02) 8810-8078.
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Burnt Basque Cheesecake from Chef Chele's Kitchen
Chef Chele Gonzalez takes the rustic sensuality of a Basque cheesecake and makes it even sexier, more luscious and addicting. A perfect combination of creamy, cream cheese and burnt smoky caramel, it's now available in classic or dark chocolate flavors. Order through @chefcheleskitchen on Instagram.
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Black Forest Cake with Fresh California Cherries by Pätisserie Bebe Rouge
This limited edition Black Forest Cake is made extra special with fresh cherries. Imagine Belgian chocolate mousse, fresh dark cherry compote, and Kirsch vanilla mousse, with dark fresh cherries on top. To order, send a DM to @patisserie_beberouge on Instagram.
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Crepe Samurai from Vargas Kitchen
Crepe Samurai is a summer classic that never fails to bring back happy childhood memories. It's a great choice for Dad's special day when he'll appreciate a sentimental treat. To preorder, send a DM to @vargaskitchen on Instagram.
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Coconut Pandan Kaya Cake by Little Butter
Pandan is a tough flavor to explain to someone who's never had it. It's difficult to convince them it doesn't quite taste like tea, despite it coming from a leaf (non-Filipinos have even described it as "grassy vanilla" but Pinoys know that doesn't give the tasty, aromatic flavor justice at all!). But despite its uniqueness, it's a versatile flavor that's made its way to many a Southeast Asian kitchen creation be it savory or sweet, and this time, it's found a way to shine yet again in cake form. Enter this delicate cake by Little Butter that puts three ingredients together for the ultimate triumvirate of familiar local flavors: pandan, coconut, and coconut jam (a.k.a. kaya jam, as our Singaporean friends might call it). To order, send a DM to @littlebutterPH Instagram.
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Ube Pastillas Cake from Cab Café
Ube halaya combines with milky, sugary pastillas, its grainy texture contrasting with the ube's velvety smoothness. The perfect sweet ending a Pinoy-themed Dad's Day fiesta! To order, send a DM to @cabecafe on Instagram or Facebook.
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Burnt Bibingka Cake by Costumbre
This hybrid pastry is modeled after a burnt Basque cheesecake but essentially carries the smokey savoriness of a bibingka at its core. (It has a not-so-secret secret twist: try to find the hints of calamansi in each forkful). Direct your orders to @costumbre.manila on Instagram.
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Polvoron Sans Rival by Bungalow Café
A real find, people from the South like to keep this cake to themselves. If too many people learn about this, there would never be enough to keep everyone happy! Bungalow Café has perfected the art of combining flavors everyone loves into one delectable offering. Their Polvoron Sans Rival has a crumbly, powdery crust that gives way to a sticky, milky core that's got a ton of cashew with every bite. They don't skimp on ingredients, that's for sure. Check out @bungalowcafe on Instagram. Order online at bungalow.cafe.
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Queso de Bola Sans Rival by Gourmandise By Sunshine
Sans rival can be reinvented in many creative ways. Its buttery, nutty base is the perfect vessel for a multitude of other flavors. Chef Sunshine Puey chose to level up her sans rival with queso de bola, proving you don't have to wait for the holidays to enjoy this distinctive cheesy flavor. Send a Viber to (0917) 883-2432 to order.
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Taza Platito's Barako Sans Rival + Everything But The Kitchen Sink
Taza Platito combines two of its best selling cakes in one irresistible offering. It has a base of bold Barako Sans Rival to match the strength and exceptional reliability of our Dads, topped with Everything But The Kitchen Sink cookie nibblers. Because Dad is our go-to for just about everything. Order in regular or junior sizes by sending a DM to @tazaplatitodesserts on Instagram.
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Flour Pot Manila's Brownie Trail Mix Cake
Start with a dense and chewy walnut brownie cake that's everything you love in a brownie, then fill with layers of dehydrated peanut butter frosting and homemade trail mix made with dried blueberries, cranberries, chocolates and roasted peanuts. Finally, it's topped with trail mix, brownie chunks and fresh blueberries. Chef Rhea Sycip says, "I thought of a biker’s usual snack while on trail or when they do rides. So we combined every element you can get in a powerbar but we made it into a cute cake." To order, send a DM to @flourpotmanila on Instagram or Facebook.
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Opening images from @vargaskitchen @littlebutterph @chefcheleskitchen @costumbre.manila @nakedpatisserie
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