Chocoholics, it’s time to refresh your favorites!
A new batch of chocolate cakes are in town and we want you to find it here first. Whether it’s grandmother’s old fashioned recipe or a modern twist on the ganache filling, chocolate is a classic that can turn any day around.
With newly opened restaurants waiting for their dessert gems to be discovered, we’ve curated an updated list of the best chocolate cakes in Manila for you to try. On a healthy diet? Book a cheat day!
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OMG – Todd English Food Hall
We’re pretty sure you’ll say it out loud once served. This impeccable chocolate lava cake of Todd English meshes perfectly its silky pudding with cereal crumble and chocolate gelato together. A definite must-try.
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5/F SM Aura, 26th St cor McKinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 621-4002
Chocolate Ganache Cake – Crostatina Patisserie and Cafe
This rich and moist Chocolate Ganache Cake is made with high quality French Couverture Chocolate. With additional cocoa butter, this ganache gives a more sheen an creamy mellow flavor in every bite.
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2/F Madison Galeries, Don Jesus Boulevard, Alabang Hills, Cupang, Muntinlupa
(02) 777-2837
Death by Chocolate Cake – The Bowery
Speaking for itself, this luxurious and gluten-free treat will definitely stun you as it features a sunken top that has a fine crumb interior and silky icing. It’s a layering of distinct chocolate components that includes chocolate crème anglaise and cocoa nibs. Perfect for the sweet tooth!
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Forbeswood Heights, Forbes Town Center, Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0936) 929-6073
The Next Best Thing – Fleur de Lys
The name speaks for itself and nothing can contest to that. Served with a scoop of french vanilla ice cream, it gets even better with its tasty ganache that melts in your mouth. Every bite outshines the previous and we’re pretty sure you’ll be asking for more.
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FLP Bldg, 305 Tomas Morato Ave., South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 372-0631
Chocolate Overload – Artsy Cafe
This Chocolate Overload is one to watch out for as John Penaflor, the owner, discloses that he sources ingredients from their small farm to ensure only the freshest ingredients. If you’re leaning more towards the sweeter side, this also features a fine signature crumb that no other cake can replicate.
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36 Maginhawa Street, UP Village, Quezon City
(02) 434-9487
Chocola Double – LeTAO
With the combination of cheese and chocolate, this two-layered Chocola Double features a bitterness of cacao and the sour taste of cheese. It’s rich, elegant, and sweet in every bite that surely surprises your palette.
Bruce Bogtrotter – Toby’s Estate
There’s no turning back after the first bite. Taking inspiration from Roald Dahl’s book Matilda, Bruce Bogtrotter presents itself with a rich and classic flavor that oozes in every. single. layer. Best eaten with your favorite Toby’s coffee choice!
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G/F Veridian, Missouri St cor Connecticut St, Greenhills, San Juan
(0917) 705-2687
Concorde Cake – Delize by Jill Sandique
This Concorde Cake by Jill Sandique is definitely a stunner – both in its presentation and flavor. With a satisfying crunch of chocolate meringue disk, stacked with a decadent chocolate mousse from the inside to the outside, this tasty crunch is definitely a new fave.
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33 Sunrise Dr, Cubao, Quezon City
(02) 721-7022
Chocolate Ganache Cake – Gran Caffe Lavena
If anything, this Chocolate Ganache Cake has a distinct rich glaze that’s perfect for any occasion. If you’re leaning on the sweeter side with the perfect moist texture, infused with a variety of chocolate bases, this one is for you.
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Rialto Bridge, Venice Grand Canal, Upper McKinley Rd, McKinley Hill, Taguig
(02) 721-7022
Chocolate Torte – Blugre Coffee
Also known as a chocolate cream pie, Blugre Coffee’s Chocolate Tarte is a genius pastry that’s served warm as every slice melts in your mouth. With the warm creamy milk sauce as a delectable additive, every bite is a sinful taste of heaven. Best paired with their Durian coffee!
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26th St cor 11th South of Market, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
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