The 8 Most Magical Cakes Of The Season
Signature Rum Butter Cake by Flour Pot Country Cakes by Chef Rhea Castro-Sycip
This super moist, rich rum butter cake is baked with free-range eggs, artisan butter from Bukidnon, and premium small batch rum, available in plain original and nut crumble flavors. It comes beautifully packaged in a pinewood gift box.
P1,450 (7-inch), P1,680 (9-inch)
(0917) 789-2352, hello.flourpot@gmail.com, FB: flourpotcountrycakes
Carrot Cheesecake by Le Petit Soufflé/Workshop
One of the brightest young stars in the pastry world, Chef Miko Aspiras dazzles yet again with this beautifully adorned cheesecake version of a classic carrot cake.
P1,000
2/F Fashion Hall at SM Megamall, (02) 944-6541, IG: workshop_ph
Narcisa by Jonny Cakes
The ube trend is still going strong with this elegant dessert featuring luscious layers of coconut mousse, mango gelée, ube creme and almond dacquoise. Irresistible!
P3,000
WhatsApp (0917) 849-5333, jonnycakesph@gmail.com, IG: jonnycakesph, pick up on weekends at 3 Flamingo Street, Greenmeadows, Quezon City
BTS (Better Than Sex) Chocolate Cake by Tilde Hand Craft Café
Master baker Ginny Roces de Guzman overloads this brilliantly moist dark chocolate cake with fudge, crushed crunch candy, and toasted almonds. You be the judge if the cake lives up to its name.
P1,200
5417 Matilde corner Gen. Luna Streets, Barangay Poblacion, Makati, (02) 771-2764
Le Mimosa by Ooh La La! by Rebecca Disini
Chef Rebecca Disini’s mirror cakes are sheer perfection, both in look and in flavor, like this ultra-refined version boasting intricate layers of chocolate genoise with demi-sec sparkling wine, bergamot orange crémeux, and Belgian milk chocolate mousse enrobed in a silky spider glaze.
Price available upon request
oohlala@rebeccadisini.com, order 3 to 4 days ahead
Brownie Choco Chip Cheesecake by Indulgence by Irene
Known for her perfectly dense, creamy cheesecakes, home baker Irene Co creates this brownie-inspired version festooned with chocolate chips to wow guests at your holiday party.
P250 (4-inch), P650 (6-inch), P1,200 (9-inch)
(0917) 622-5800, FB: Indulgence by Irene, IG: indulgencebyirene, order 2 days ahead, pick up from Astoria Plaza in Ortigas, or Aseana (weekdays, early morning or afternoon), or delivery by GrabExpress
Mango Kasuy Sans Rival by Ted’s Kitchen
We love a good sans rival, and this one by baker extraordinaire Gel Salonga is taken a notch higher with fresh mangoes and cashew nuts.
P1,200
(0905) 227-4045, IG: tedslaguna
Blue Cheese Tres Leches Cake by Larcy’s Cupcakery Café
Sweet, milky, and creamy, this dainty cake may challenge the palate with its tangy blue cheese topping, but it’s well worth the adventure.
P795 (4-inch), P795 (6-inch), P950 (7-inch)
178 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque, (02) 518-6939, IG: larcys
Photography by Paula Aseron