Pastryque's Top 5 Unique Cakes in the Metro and where to find them
Published on Friday, November 11, 2022
Which particular cake on the list would you like to take a bite out of?
If you've already tried all the classic cake masterpieces and want to take your taste buds to the next level, why not try one of these unique cakes.
Written by Veronica Aldaba, Dea Gamara, and Kerstein Rosal
Photos by Allysa Bontilao, Bridget Condia, and Rizbelle Lim
Contents
1 Black Sesame
2 Igloo Ice Cream Cake
3 Lemon Bundt Cake
4 Rainbow Cake
5 Apple Pumpkin Naked Cake
1. Black Sesame Cake
Location: 8WG9+Q5C, G/floor Bonifacio District, F. Cabahug St, Cebu City
Facebook Page: Dragonfly Café Cebu
Wow, what a unique name for a cake! Indeed, if you’re a fan of black sesame and cakes, then it’s time for you to taste the unique nutty flavor of black sesame in this captivating mousse cake. The presentation of the cake is so astonishing considering the seeds give a lovely texture and look great in the cake. For its taste, it is actually surprisingly and uniquely deep, nutty and toasty. Yes, it tastes so light and airy! It’s not sweet at all, rather it has a slightly bitter taste. Therefore, a healthy alternative if you have a sweet tooth and happen to be health-conscious.
Additionally, if you work out consistently and are strictly on a certain diet that keeps away from sweet cakes then, here's the alternative. You can always have a mouthwatering Sesame Cake from Dragonfly Café and still stay fit. Lastly, we highly recommend having this stunner cake with a cup of hot coffee or chocolate drink in the afternoon.
2. Igloo Ice Cream Cake
Location: Shell Robinsons Mobility Station - Cebu City
Facebook Page: Mon Dough Baking Co.
If you want a delicious show-stopper of a cake, look no more! This three-layer ice cream cake from Mon Dough is cool, chewy, and creamy on the inside, and delightfully warm chocolatey on the outside. The Igloo Ice Cream Cake covers layers of decadent chocolate ice cream, chewy marshmallow filling, and rich, moist chocolate sponge cake, making it the perfect combination for anyone with a sweet tooth.
This cake might not look presentable to some, but wait till you taste it. It's downright irresistible! Each bite is sweet and luscious, with textures and flavors that complement each other. It's a must-try! This delectable ice cream cake from Mon Dough will definitely satisfy your ice cream cake cravings and bring a cheerful gleam to your face.
3. Lemon Bundt Cake
Location: The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City
Facebook Page: Abaca Baking Company
All lemon lovers, unite! For our 8th Pastry Hopping experience, we proudly introduce to you one of our favorites. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word, “zesty”? You probably have plenty of ideas since the term itself has earned a spot in some of the most widely used internet slangs. But if you ask us, Abaca Baking Co’s Lemon Bundt Cake is definitely on top of our ‘zesty’ thought list (P95/slice).
Let’s just cut to the chase, shall we? This mini lemon bundt cake is light, moist, and flavorful! Perfect for a quick afternoon snack or a casual Sunday morning dessert. This moist and tender glazed bundt goody is bursting with lemon flavor. It's like a bright ray of sunshine with just the right amount of tang to balance out the sweetness. The glaze itself complements the sponge very well and is the perfect finishing touch to this simple yet utterly delicious dessert. You can have it paired with a drink of your choice too if you want to intensify your Abaca experience. We would also like to point out that it is an ideal spring dessert and you won’t be able to get enough of it!
4. Rainbow Cake
Location: 12 President Aguinaldo Street, Cebu City
Facebook Page: Tamp Cafe & Co.
If there is a cake in which every slice is a colorful journey of deliciousness, then that would definitely be the Rainbow Cake. With layers of bright rainbow-colored chiffon cake with homemade vanilla frosting and filling and finished off with colored candy sprinkles, Tamp Cafe & Co.'s Rainbow Cake has a great flavor and good texture.
Their signature rainbow cake stacks brightly colored rainbow layers: red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. There's something about seeing the rainbow hues that uplift our mood. When it comes to taste, this colorful rainbow cake looks too sweet, but looks can be deceiving. It is not too sweet, just the right amount of sweetness. And the homemade vanilla filling adds a soft, creamy texture that complements the dense rainbow cake layers. Indeed, this bright and show-stopping rainbow layer cake with sprinkles fulfills every child's and child at heart’s dream, be it in terms of presentation or taste. We can't find the right words to describe how much we adore this colorful stack of pure joy. This vibrant rainbow cake has brightened our day, and we hope it has the same effect on you.
5. Apple Pumpkin Naked Cake
Location: Ayala Malls Central Bloc, IT Park, Cebu City
Facebook Page: Starbucks Philippines
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