Editor's Picks: 15 Charming Korean Minimalist Cakes Guaranteed To Make You Smile
These cakes just get you
There is something about ultra-trendy Korean-inspired minimalist cakes that make them so perfect for this time when we’re sheltering at home. Charming and eye-catching, they have a powerful simplicity that they seem to tell us to embrace “less is more.”
In these days when we’re stuck at home unable to be with the people we love, it feels so important to be able to send little tokens of sweetness to family and friends. We want to celebrate life’s milestones with them, to make even ordinary days feel a little special, to simply send love and support. What could be more perfect than these simple cakes that are small, affordable, and so easy to personalize. You can send a message, a declaration of love, a private joke. Minimalist cakes are a really fun way to make a statement.
If you want to know where to order a personalized minimalist cake, click through the gallery below.
Cakes To Make You Smile
Cakes To Make You Smile
Burnt Sugar Cakes & Pastries
Marshmallow icing make these cakes extra special, generously covering an orange or chiffon cake base. If the taste reminds you of the cakes of your childhood, that’s because Burnt Sugar is the evolution of Shoppersville Bakeshoppe. Order online at @BurntSugarPH on Facebook or Instagram, then pick up from Malingap Central Food Hall from Thursdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The address: 40 Malingap Street, Teacher’s Village East, Diliman, Quezon City
Photo Credit: @burntsugarph
Cakes by Alyanna
Minimalist cakes make a great canvas, and look at the artistry on display. Inspired by the iconic Japanese print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, it is just splendid. Antipolo-based Cakes by Alyanna makes such amazing cake art, that she’s fully booked until October 26. We recommend you put in your orders well in advance. @CakesbyAlyanna on Facbook or Instagram.
Photo Credit: @cakesbyalyanna
Fresh by Kyla
Kyla is a teenager based in Meycauayan, Bulacan with a strong love for the art of baking. She’s been making beautiful cakes since 2011. Her minimalist cakes are available in orange vanilla chiffon or moist dark chocolate flavors. You can see her aesthetic in this elegant cake with its dainty topping of fresh flowers. Order from @FreshbyKyla on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo Credit: @FreshbyKyla
Fresh by Kyla
The most romantic proposal, in our opinion. Order from @FreshbyKyla on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo Credit: @FreshbyKyla
milk & vanilla
If you can propose via cake, you can certainly say yes by cake, too! Big, heart-full declarations are perfect in small cakes. Don’t you love the idea? Order from @milkandvanilla.ph on Instagram or @milkandvanillaph on Facebook.
Photo Credit: @MilkandVanilla.PH
milk & vanilla
If you can't celebrate your birthday on a real beach, enjoy this beautifully handpainted beach cake. Order from @milkandvanilla.ph on Instagram or @milkandvanillaph on Facebook.
Photo Credit: @MilkandVanilla.PH
Baked by Trimy
A couple of young entrepreneurs are responsible for making these delightful four-inch mini cakes. Choose between vanilla cream, dark chocolate, strawberries and cream, matcha, mocha, or milky rainbow cream cheese flavors. They make such fun gifts! @bakedbytrimy on Facebook or Instagram.
Photo Credit: @bakedbytrimy
Aegyo Cakes
Known for their K-drama themed minimalist cakes, Aegyo Cakes unveiled their new product last August: Lunchbox Aegyo Cakes. These four-inch cakes come in takeaway boxes, and each one is an edible art piece. Did you spot the champorado cake in the lower left? Order from @aegyocakes on Facebook or Instagram.
Photo Credit: @aegyocakes
Panic Baking
Sometimes you just need cake just because. Panic Baking is known for their sugar cookies and letter cakes, but they make really good customizable minimalist cakes that will really let you say what you want to say. Order from @panicbaking on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo Credit: @panicbaking
Phoebe Bakes Cakes
Strictly speaking, these are not minimalist cakes but dainty cupcakes inspired by Japanese ceramics, and yet they are such a great example of Phoebe Villanueva’s artistry and to what heights she can take her minimalist creations. Order from @PhoebeBakesCakes on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo Credit: @PhoebeBakesCakes
Dear Cake
Designed to help you say something you needed to say in the sweetest, most charming possible manner. Dear Cake makes personalized minimalist cakes in chocolate, red velvet, vanilla or carrot flavor, with cream cheese or buttercream frosting. Order from @dear.cake_ on Instagram, or @DearCakesbyHannahMakes on Facebook.
Photo Credit: @dear.cake_
Kaibakes
These custom four-inch Korean-style mini cakes are perfect for any occasion, from big celebrations to small wins. They’re cute, chic and a real pleasure to receive. Order from @_kaibakes on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo Credit: @_kaibakes
M & L Bakery
Pretty buttercream-frosted minimalist cakes to make you happy, like this adorable one dotted with flowers. They also make fun character and doodle cakes. Order from @mnlbakery on Instagram.
Photo Credit: @mnlbakery
Mae Cakes
These fun, customized character cakes were made for a family who shared the same birth month, a great way to hold a joint celebration. Choose between vanilla funfetti or chocolate caramel cake flavors, with Swiss meringue buttercream or chocolate ganache icing. You can also ask for added sprinkles, strawberry jam, mango syrup. Discuss your design ideas and get their suggestions to make your cake really special. To order, send a message to (0951) 957-8574 or through @maecakesmnl on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo Credit: @maecakesmnl
Wadough's
Wadough's dedication cakes have the cleverest lines. Or the most sentimental. Order from @wadoughs on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo Credit: @wadoughs
Wadough's
These are the kind of fun cakes you'll want to send to each other instead of a text message. Order from @wadoughs on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo Credit: @wadoughs
Sweet Eats by KC
With its classic rose design, this cake exemplifies the elegant, eye-catching appeal of Korean-style minimalist cakes. Order from @sweeteatsph on Instagram.
Photo Credit: @sweeteatsph
Shudy Artisan Cakes
Send love and inspiration with Shudy's handpainted cakes with their cool designs. Order from @shudyartisancakes on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo Credit: @shudyartisancakes
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