AH, when you’re young and totally in love… The world revolves around that one true love, cherished by the heart and embraced by the soul, always proud and celebrated particularly on the day of hearts, Valentine’s Day, on 14 February. How blessed it would be when you reach your senior years and that love has not only remained steadfast but has even grown to become a relationship that is well on its way to forever. Make that precious vow and celebrate it with special Valentine’s Day cakes that have been meticulously created and crafted to honor that one true love.

PERFECT COMBINATION

Chocolate and raspberry. They are a perfect flavor combination, and they come together in Monique Cakes’ Valentine’s Day offering, Chocolate Raspberry Cake. It is a harmonious blend of rich, decadent chocolate, tangy raspberry and silky Belgian white chocolate mousse filling, finished with a crown of fresh raspberries and adorned with elegant red bows by Monique Tancongco herself. Perfect indulgence for a beautiful love.

Monique Cakes’ Chocolate Raspberry Cake comes in two sizes — 8x4 inches (P2,600) and 6x2 inches (P1,500). A limited edition cake, it is available only until 28 February, 2025. Order now at www.moniquecakesph.com, via IG/FB @moniquecakesph, Viber 09178417415, or the cakeshop at 59 Grant Street. corner Gen. Vicente Lim Street., Little Baguio, San Juan.

ROSES ARE RED, MY LOVE

The delicate flavors of rose and lychee intertwine in Flour Pot Manila’s Valentine’s cake offering this year, simply and aptly called Rose Cake.

This rose and lychee shortcake is made with light and airy rosewater sponge cake layers in between layers of silky lychee whipped cream.

A sweet, refreshing and subtle rendition of what a cake should be, the Rose Cake was inspired by the City of Lights, Paris, where Chef Rhea SyCip peeked through wrought iron windows filled with the bright and colorful display of Parisian macarons and tea cakes and entered shophouses and patisseries filled with a glorious scent of raw sugar, butter, litchi and rosewater.. Chef Rhea describes this creation of hers as “a perfect marriage of East and West.”

Orders may be placed at www.flourpot.ph or message Flour Pot on IG or FB.

SWEETS FOR MY SWEET

At the heart of this year’s Valentine celebration at Honeybon is the new Strawberry Matcha Mousse Cake, a delightful creation that combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the earthy richness of matcha in a light, creamy mousse cake. This exquisite treat is perfect for dessert or snack, as it conforms to the brand’s signature ‘just the right sweetness.’ Nothing overly sweet. Have it whole or in slices or, better yet, in a special Dedication Heart design that will allow a heartfelt message to be “written” on top.

Other options for Honeybon’s Dedication Hearts include Tres Leches Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake, Ultimate Chocolate Cake, Mango Royale, and Tiramisu.

As an added treat, cake slices will be available the entire month of February for only ₱143.00 per slice, thus making it possible for everyone to enjoy a moment of indulgence.

Honeybon is located at SM North Edsa’s 2nd Floor Main Mall, SM Megamall’s 3rd Floor Building B, and the 2nd Level of Festival Mall. For added convenience, online shopping and delivery options are available through https://honeybon.ph.

MATCHA MADE IN HEAVEN

For this Valentine’s Day, Cravings introduces two matcha-inspired cakes, Matcha Tiramisu and Strawberry Matcha Cake, which are new additions to its lineup of luscious desserts.

Matcha Tiramisu (P1,800) puts a twist on the classic favorite, with its layers of ladyfingers soaked in marsala, complemented by mascarpone cream, and finished with a dusting of premium matcha green tea.

Strawberry Matcha Cake (P1,500) is a light and irresistibly romantic creation that combines the luscious freshness of strawberries with exquisite matcha cream.

Cravings’ popular S’mores Trio (P750 / P850 with a special bag), which include Milk/ Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, and Matcha Oreo flavors, should also be a good Valentine’s Day gift idea.

For inquiries and orders, contact 09065114772 / 09204137864.  Follow Cravings on FB (@cravings.philippines) and IG (@cravingsphils), Cravings Signatures IG (@cravings.signatures), or visit cravingskitchenph.com.

Cravings is located at 28 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City, and at the 2nd level of Insular Life Corporate Centre, Filinvest City, Alabang. Its specialty outlet, Cravings Signatures, is located at the mezzanine level of WPF Inc. Building, Katipunan Ave. Ext. cor. White Plains Ave., Quezon City.