(SPOT.ph) We see you planning your Christmas spread with all the necessary appetizers, mains, sides—but let’s face it, no holiday table is complete without a cake! After all, there’s nothing like a sweet treat to really bring on the festive feels, especially when it’s as gorgeous in the visual department as it is excellent in flavor. (Plus, pretty much everyone likes cake.) If you’re looking for sweet ideas on what to order, we’ve rounded up swoon-worthy versions you can get from local bakeshops and purveyors.
Also read: Christmas Confections: The Most Swoon-Worthy Desserts to Ring in the Holiday Season
These are the best cakes in Manila to breathe sweetness onto your holiday spread:
Noelle from Bizu
For a dessert that looks like a gift right from the onset—and rewards you with topnotch flavor as you slice right in—Bizu’s special Noelle cake (P1,895/midi, P3,495/grande) is just the thing. Past its dreamy white-chocolate exterior (complete with thin strips of real white chocolate that resemble a ribbon!) are layers of a creamy white chocolate ganache, nutty pistachio mousse, creme bruleè, and strawberry jelly that makes for a bright, fruity contrast. Just visit Bizu’s website to place an order.
For orders, visit Bizu’s website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Choco Dulce Delight from Max’s Corner Bakery
Chocolate always pleases—more so during this time of the year when most of us are looking to indulge. Max’s Corner Bakery’s got your back with their Christmas special, the Choco Dulce Delight (P999). It’s a great-tasting (not to mention affordable!) take on a classic chocolate cake with a moist chocolate cake base that’s got a moist and fluffy open crumb, a creamy filling of dulce de leche, and an old-fashioned chocolate fudge icing that’s decidedly sticky and satisfying. You can get your fix from their shops, or visit their website to place your orders; note that prices may vary for delivery.
For orders, visit the Max’s Corner Bakery section of Max’s delivery website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Mr. Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Apple Crumble from Butternut Bakery
Though best associated with holidays in the West, with the chillier weather we’re in now, it’s only natural to crave the warming profile of spices and baked fruit—and Butternut Bakery’s Mr. Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Apple Crumble (P1,800) delivers just that in a lush, creamy medium. Its cheesecake base is rich without being overly dense, and pairs the tanginess of cream cheese with the roundedness of vanilla bean. And then there’s the kicker: a topping of apples (which stay slightly crisp!), a buttery crumble, and salted caramel for added depth with a subtly savory kick. You can visit Butternut Bakery’s website to get your fix.
For orders, visit Butternut Bakery’s website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Bibingka Soufflé Cake from Cravings
Bibingka, of course, is a holiday classic in these parts—and Cravings takes the idea of that to even more dessert-worthy heights in their Bibingka Soufflé Cake (P1,400). It’s got a nutty coconut-based cake and salted egg custard, plus toppings of queso de bola and salted egg for a savory contrast. You can also take things to even more drool-worthy heights by drizzling over the salted-egg cream sauce that comes on the side. You can head to Cravings’ website to place an order.
For orders, visit Cravings’ website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Tiramisu from Dylan Patisserie
Does it get any dreamier than the combo of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone that you find in a classic tiramisu? Didn’t think so! Most versions generally come in tubs that have a rustic sort of charm to them, but if you’re looking for tiramisu that’s more on the sophisticated and visually pleasing without sacrificing great flavor, Dylan Patisserie’s recently introduced Tiramisu (P1,190) is your best bet. It’s got layers of their homemade ladyfinger sponge tinged with coffee syrup, then layered with a billowy mascarpone cream that cushions against the robust thrust of the coffee. You can visit Dylan Patisserie’s website to try it for yourself.
For orders, visit Dylan Patisserie’s website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Christmas in the City Cake from Chef Kerri’s Baking Room
Chef Kerri’s Baking Room is known for their cakes that deliver on great flavor and stellar presentation, and their Christmas in the City Cake (P3,800) is no exception. It catches the eye with its front that features Christmas gingerbread cookies and snow sugar—talk about festive! More than being a looker, it delivers decadence through and through with its base of a Belgian chocolate cake that’s decidedly moist and bittersweet, plus silky frosting of chocolate ganache. Simply message them on social media for orders.
For orders, send a message to Chef Kerri’s Baking Room on Facebook or Instagram.
Rainbow Premium Cake from Goldilocks
There's no need to choose between ube, vanilla, and strawberry cakes as Goldilocks' Rainbow Premium Cake (P825) has layers of each flavor! In between the cake layers are ube and strawberry buttercream, and it sure doesn't hurt that it's got a totally colorful look that just about screams "festive." You can visit their delivery website to place an order.
For orders, visit Goldilocks' delivery website.
Fruits and Yogurt Entremet from Workshop
For the most part, Christmas food tends to be on the heftier side—and the same is true for the dessert end of the spectrum. Workshop’s Fruits and Yogurt Entremet (P420/slice, P3,600/whole)—one of their holiday specials—is a lighter and more vibrant antithesis to that. It’s got layers of mango and strawberry-yogurt mousse plus a bright and zesty passionfruit gelee to reinforce the fruity element, while a matcha-almond cake base and whipped dark chocolate ganache introduces earthiness and bittersweetness to the mix. It sure doesn’t hurt that it features the festive colors of the season—red, green, and white. Just head to The Grid’s delivery website for orders.
For orders, visit the Workshop section of The Grid Food Market’s website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Ube Taho Cheesecake from Mad Bakes
Using purple yam to flavor cakes is not new, but Mad Bakes—the new dessert leg of online restaurant group Mad Eats—includes the element of taho to the mix, and it works. Their Ube Taho Cheesecake (P650) features a dense ube cake layered with silken tofu and cream cheese, which come together for a part-nutty, part-tangy union, with the distinct flavor of soy bridging the gap. It’s also served in a foil tray, making it easy to store, serve, and or even give as a gift. Just visit Mad Eats’ website for orders.
For orders, visit the Mad Bakes section of Mad Eats’ website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Sparkling Strawberry Cake from The Daily Knead
Sparkling wine evokes celebratory feels quite like nothing else—and The Daily Knead shows us it's not just for drinking. Their Sparkling Strawberry Cake (P2,200) takes the classic strawberries-plus-cream pairing to more luxe heights; it's got a tangy strawberry compote and strawberry chantilly cream, as well as Chandon Brut cream for subtly apple-y note that brings out the fruitiness of the strawberries. You can place your orders via their website.
For orders, visit The Daily Knead’s website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
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