Ok,ok,ok, I know just this morning I was talking about health and exercise. But I really couldn’t pass up this chance to tell you about this delicious article I found today. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth but when it comes to my favorite dessert– CAKES, I fall hook, line, and sinker.
I’m also proud to say that quite a number found here in the list, I already have tasted and yes, they are truly to die for! I’ll gladly throw caution to the winds just for a slice of these marvelous confection. Read on and see for yourself.
Taken from the article written by Ms. Vangie Baga-Reyes for the Philippine Daily InquirerThese are cakes you can buy in retail outlets.
The list is based on recommendations of some of Manila’s noted food experts, food writers, foodies and cake enthusiasts.
While there are a lot more cakes that could be included on the list, Inquirer Lifestyle had to trim it down to the more popular and accessible.
So, take your pick and get a delicious visual kick from these calorie-laden cakes.
1. Tarta de Santa Teresa
What: A tempting dessert of sponge cake with light yema filling topped with yema balls and shaved almonds. Sweet but unbelievably light.
Price: P695/whole; P120/slice. One day advance order.
Where: Alba’s Restaurant, 38 Polaris St., Bel Air, Makati, tel. 8966950; One Luna Lifestyle Center, Eastwood, Libis, QC, tel. 6312216; and Tomas Morato corner Scout Lozano, QC, tel. 9251912.
2. NY Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake
What: Baked cheesecake made with premium cream cheese and covered with chocolate chip cookies. Here’s the real treat: the crust is also made of choco chip cookies.
Price: P308 for a slice. Whole cake available by special order for P1,400. Order at least a day in advance. For pick-up only.
Where: Chelsea Market and Café, Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, tel. 9097011. Open: 12 nn-11 pm
3. King Oscar Cake
What: A luscious cross between sans rival and brazo de mercedes, cloaked with crunchy almond flakes and decked with sweet strawberries.
Price: P846/whole. Order a day in advance. The cake can also be customized according to your desired size, including for weddings.
Where: The Peninsula Boutique, Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati, tel. 8875747 and 8872888 loc. 6771/6769
4. Mango Torte
What: Inlaid with generous fresh mango balls laced with light syrup, this perfectly sweet and chilled dessert is a heavenly experience. It has thick layers of sweetened whipped cream on a chewy-crunchy walnut crust.
Price: P900/large (14-inch round); P760/small (11-inch round). Available daily.
Where: Paz Reyes-Cuerva Bakeshop, 2/F Petron, Dasmariñas Village Edsa corner Arnaiz Avenue, Makati, tels. 8440966 and 8448278; 26 Hidalgo St., San Lorenzo Village, Makati, tels. 8170200 and 8176286. Orders may also be picked up at Ayala Alabang Village with tel. 8509182 and 8425532.
5. Baked Cheesecake
What: Classic New York-style baked cheesecake that tastes delightfully rich and creamy, but light in consistency. It’s dusted with a thick layer of Bianca powdered sugar.
Price: P750/whole; P75/slice.
Where: Ilustrado Restaurant, 744 Calle Real del Palacio, Intramuros, tel. 5272345; Cluster Bldg A-1 Central Precinct Westgate, Alabang, Muntinlupa, tel. 7711276; MetCafe by Ilustrado, 1/F Metropolitan Museum, Roxas Blvd., Manila, tel. 5361566; Café Ilustrado 4/F SM Makati, tel. 8186760; and Pasteleria Ilustrado Bakeshop at Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall, Gateway Araneta Center, SM Mall of Asia, and California Garden Square in Mandaluyong.
6. Tiramisu
What: Layers of sponge cake drenched with Kahlua liqueur, filled with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder.
Price: P1,200/large; P850/mini; P145/slice
Where: Goodies N’ Sweets, 108 Carpark Bldg., Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, tel. 7228740; 4/F Shangri-La Plaza, Edsa, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong, tel. 6830411; and 4/L Rustans Makati, Ayala Avenue., Makati, tel. 8133739 loc. 250.
7. Rustic Apple Pie with Butterscotch Sauce
What: Baked fresh every day, this rich and full-flavored apple pie has a nice pecan crust that compliments the sweet filling. The sugary crust comes with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg and is studded with pecan nuts, then drizzled with butterscotch sauce. Price: P1,250/whole; P158/slice. Whole cake should be ordered a day in advance. Open 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: Angels’ Kitchen, 57 Connecticut St., North East Greenhills, San Juan, tel. 7218822 or 7441018
My Take: Ah… one of my all time favorites. I really like the texture and the tartness of the apple. The crust was perfect, the cinnamon smelled heavenly! I prefer mine with whipped cream, though.
8. Torta de los Reyes
What: Awaken your desire for chocolate with this choco-sans rival cake. It has six layers of wafers sealed with chocolate ganache and buttercream.
Price: P690/big (8×6); P460/small (8×4); P160/petite (4×4); P85/slice. Available every day.
Where: Aristocrat Bakeshop, 432 San Andres, Malate, Manila, tel 5247671; 146 Jupiter corner Saturn Sts., Bel-Air Village, Makati, tel. 8995035; No. 70 Pinoy Shopper Mall Scout Gadica corner Tomas Morato and Scout De Guia Sts., QC, tel. 3711040; Level 4 Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita, tel. 5233923; 2/F SM City, San Lazaro F. Huerta corner A.H. Lacson Sts., Sta. Cruz, Manila, tel. 7862664.
9. Flourless Chocolate Cake
What: Melt-in-your-mouth Belgian choco cake that’s rich and dense and glazed with premium Valhrona chocolate, an ideal way to cap a hearty meal.
Price: P1,600/large; P905/medium; and P265/small. Order two days in advance
Where: Sinfully Circles, Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Makati, tel. 8138888 ext. 7566
10. Cashew Dome Cake
What: A dome like no other! Cashew nuts and chocolate chips in Amaretto cream encased in a cashew nut cake covered with white chocolate ganache.
Price: P895/whole; P150/slice
Where: Cheesecake Etc. G1B Citywalk Eastwood Cyberpark, Libis, QC, tel. 9139194; The Podium, tel. 6873646; SM Megamall, tel. 6830704; Tomas Morato, QC, tel. 9290725; Banawe, QC, tel. 7408588; Mall of Asia, tel. 5560766; Bluewave, Macapagal Ave., Pasay, tel. 8331916; Glorietta 4, tel. 7528211; and Robinson’s Place, Ermita, tel. 4042229.
11. Sansrival
What: Sink your teeth into this delectable dessert made of crunchy layers of not-too-sweet meringue with rich butter cream filling, studded with just the right amount of cashew nuts.
Price: P475/whole
Where: The Purple Oven, 63 Saint Peter St., Oranbo, Pasig, tel. 6314221, 9101363 and 9101364
12. Cashew Toffee
What: Chocolate chiffon cake filled with creamy chocolate mousse, iced with buttercream and adorned with cashew toffee bits and chopped cashew nuts.
Price: P675 for a nine-inch cake. Petite at P250
Where: Sugarhouse Bakeshop, 2nd Level Veranda, Bldg. A, SM Megamall, tel. 634-0610; Perea, G/F Mayfair Mansion, 116 Perea St. Legaspi Village, Makati, tel. 818-8996; Level P-1 Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati, tel. 898-1321; and 2nd floor Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati, tel. 840-1074.
13. Banoffee Pie
What: Surprise your palate with this sweet banana slices and chocolate ganache under a mound of whipped cream on a crust made of Graham crackers. It’s worth every calorie.
Price: P500/whole
Where: The Purple Oven, 63 Saint Peter St., Oranbo, Pasig, tel. 6314221, 9101363 and 9101364
14. Polly’s Chocolate Cake
What: Rich, intense chocolate resonates in every bite of this delightful creation. An old-fashioned confection—moist chocolate cake with sticky chocolate fudge icing that’s smooth and not cloyingly sweet.
Price: P500 for 8×12 cake; P560 with caramel filling
Where: Polly’s Specialty Cakes and Desserts, Shell Select Magallanes, tel. 8527903; and Pick-up point for Makati is at 8826 Sampaloc Avenue, San Antonio Village, Makati, tel. 8247612 and 4014588
My Take: One of the best “to go” cakes in town. This, I think is Select’s (Magallanes) best kept secret. Such a great impromtu dessert take out!
15. Calamansi Torte
What: Layers of crisp nut meringue discs with tart calamansi curd, finished with crème chantilly icing.
Price: P1,000/whole; P120/slice. Whole cake should be ordered two days in advance.
Where: Bagoong Club Restaurant, 122 Scout Dr. Lazcano, Sacred Heart, QC, 9290544 and 9295450
16. Mucha Leche
What: Meaning “lots of milk,” this sponge cake tastes like pastillas de leche, but made special with white chocolate and buttercream.
Price: P475
Where: Aristocrat Bakeshop, 432 San Andres, Malate, Manila, tel 5247671; 146 Jupiter corner Saturn Sts., Bel-Air Village, Makati, tel. 8995035; No. 70 Pinoy Shopper Mall Scout Gadica corner Tomas Morato and Scout De Guia Sts., QC, tel. 3711040; Level 4 Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita, tel. 5233923; 2/F SM City, San Lazaro F. Huerta corner A.H. Lacson Sts., Sta. Cruz, Manila, tel. 7862664.
My Take: It’s velvety texture is quite an experience. Kinda reminiscent of grandma’s afternoon fare. Love this with tea. The price is not so bad either.
17. Strawberry Cheesecake
What: Made with premium cream cheese that promises not to leave you too full, this smooth and dense cheesecake gives you a choice of strawberry, blueberry or mango toppings. Price: P2,010/whole; P168/slice
Where: Jack’s Loft F1 Bldg. Eastwood City, Citywalk, Libis, QC, tel. 4212048; 204 Wilson St., Greenhills, San Juan, tel. 7263582; East Wing, Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas, tel. 6372825; Level 3 The Block, SM North Edsa, 4420134; Level 2 Robinson’s Place, Midtown Malate Manila, tel. 5672023; and Trinoma Mall, Edsa, QC, tel. 9166300.
18. Chocolate Moist Cake
What: A super-moist dark, smooth chocolate sponge cake covered with rich chocolate ganache. It’s enough to give you a sugar rush!
Price: P360 for 6-inch round cake; P550 for 8-inch round cake; P70/slice. Lobby Café, The Richmonde Hotel, 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig, tel. 6387777
My Take: Richmonde Hotel’s best kept secret. The melt in your mouth bitter sweet taste is very luscious, really good with coffee or an excellent dessert wine.
19. Chocolate Cheesecake
What: A rather heavy sweet ending to a meal, this creamy cheesecake is crowned with a dark, solid chocolate layer dusted with cocoa powder and decorated with chocolate curls, edible gold leaf and apricot.
Price: P1,015/whole; P135/slice.
Where: Dusit Gourmet, Dusit Thani Manila, Ayala Center, Makati, tel. 8673333
20. Chocolate Sansrival Cake
What: Layers of crisp cashew meringue wafers alternately filled with rich mousseline butter cream and chocolate ganache filling. This delightful version of the traditional favorite is covered with the same velvety chocolate ganache generously covered with toasted cashew nuts.
Price: P440
Where: Goldilocks Bakeshops nationwide.
Cool. It took almost a day to find this info. Thanks! Good job.
can i just add to this blogs… purple oven’s cakes/products might be delicious but the bosses suck. sorry for the term but they do. they are not humanly to the people who work for them plus they discriminate people. fyi also, they do not have standards and expiry dates. check out what you eat. (“,)
they are indeed yummy sa itsura pa lang — it will make one drool. hehehehe
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oh my goodness! parang gusto ko na agad umalis ng house at tikman lahat ng cakes you’ve mentioned. I don’t really go for pastries and cakes, but the ones you featured, I just gotta have all of them. Some are darn expensive ha.
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to all purple oven lovers, i would just like to warn you that all the products there do not have right shelf-life, they have been big supplier of a lot of companies and served plenty of customers for years but unfortunately, things are not as good as you think.if you only knew…
wow.. cheesecake of ilustrado is the best !!!!