Minimalist designs have been a hit in the country thanks to the supreme taste of the Koreans and their minimalistic designs. You’ve got to admit, their simple yet elegantly classy designs on almost everything will always make you look twice. From house designs, furniture, fashion, gadgets, and now, even cakes! That’s right, Korean Minimalist Cakes have been trending in the Philippines right now thanks to the powerful effect of social media.
You might be wondering, what are these Korean Minimalist Cakes? And why are they currently trending online? Well, join me, and let’s both find out!
“Simplicity is beauty”. Ah, that quote goes a long way! Nowadays, almost everything that we do is heavily influenced by social media. Every picture that we post should be “Instagram-worthy”, right? Well, that’s basically the reason why Korean Minimalist Cakes took over the entire country by storm.
Thanks to their clean and simple designs that are truly aesthetic, netizens quickly fell in love with these beautiful creations. What’s also amazing is that this sudden boom of Korean Minimalist Cakes Craze was able to help thousands of bakers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, these cakes are also perfect for almost all kinds of occasions! Whether it’s for birthdays, reunions, anniversaries, small celebrations, or even pranks! This is also a perfect gift for men, women, your boyfriend, girlfriend, mom, dad, and everyone.
Are you excited to order your own Korean Minimalist Cake soon? Well, let me help you narrow down your choices because these are the 15 Best Minimalist Cakes Around Manila!
1. Wadough’s
Location: 154 Maginhawa Street, Diliman, Quezon City
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First on the list and probably the most famous one is no other than Wadough’s. This small cake shop located in the gastronomical district of Maginhawa broke the internet during the pandemic featuring their viral “jejemon” Korean minimalist cake stating “vH3nt3 NhU3v3”. If you’re familiar with that viral FB post, then you might already know how popular Wadough’s is. With its extensive menu, customers have a wide selection of cakes to choose from. For starters, you should try their Classic Cakes, Signature Cakes, and Cheesecakes. Their Strawberry Shortcake, Davao Tablea Cake, and Parmesan Cheesecake are most certainly must-try flavors!
If you can’t decide which flavor to choose, then you should just go with their awesome option, the Random Cake Box! This contains seven (7) Wadough’s cake flavors (or more) in a single cake box. They also bake Novelty Cakes and Wedding Cakes that you’ll surely love. And of course, you shouldn’t miss their signature Minimalist Cakes where you can choose from four (4) different classes: A, B, C, and D. Check out their menu here for more details!
How to Order?
Wadough’s caters to a lot of courier services such as Grab, Food Panda, Pick-a-roo, and Beep PH so you certainly have a lot of options to pick up your delicious cake. To place your order, you can either DM via Instagram or PM via FB Messenger with a complete set of your order information. They also support three (3) modes of payment including GCash, BDO, and BPI. Check out this link for more details!
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2. Aegyo Cakes
Location: 36 Scout Tuazon, Quezon City
Aegyo Cakes started to help people send special gifts to their loved ones in June 2020 through their meticulously-prepared Korean Minimalist Cakes. Located in the area of Tomas Morato in Quezon City which is home to some of the metro’s mouthwatering restaurants, Aegyo Cakes quickly became one of the most successful cake shops during the pandemic era.
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Their Custom-Made Aegyo Cakes are usually only available in two (2) sizes, the 6-inch Aegyo Cake and the adorable 4-inch Lunchbox Aegyo Cake where prices start at P1200 and P450 respectively. But with their recently launched 6-inch Design Your Own Aegyo Cakes this 2021, Aegyo Cakes gives you a chance to personalize your cakes on an even deeper level!
Moreover, you can also only choose from two (2) incredibly delicious flavors, the Dark Choco Bonbon and Rainbow Velvet with Cream Cheese. Aside from these irresistibly delicious cakes, Aegyo Cakes also offers their must-try Aegyo Cookies!
How to Order?
To place an order, you first have to secure your slot on their official website. After that, you can now pay for your slot thru GCash or Debit and Credit cards. Finally, you can now proceed with designing your Aegyo Cakes and finalizing your shipping details. As easy as that! For more information on how to order online, simply follow this link!
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3. Baked by Trimy
Location: 128 Sto. Domingo Avenue, Quezon City
Next up, Baked by Trimy is another spectacular cake shop located in Santo Domingo Avenue, Quezon City that specializes in Korean Minimalist Cakes. They offer kinds of cakes that are perfect for any occasion such as weddings, birthdays, Halloween parties, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrations, and even feel-good pranks!
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Aside from their incredible personalized cakes, Baked by Trimy also have a wide range of menu offering all kinds of pastries such as cupcakes, donuts, and cookies. Pasta, sandwiches, and coffee are also available in BBT Cafe so you should definitely go ahead and check them out! For the complete list of their menu, visit this link. And to have a glimpse of their awesome personalized Korean Minimalist Cakes, check this link!
How to Order?
Baked by Trimy’s Personalized Korean Minimalist Cakes are only available via pre-order so to make sure that slots are still open, simply visit BBT’s Instagram account and check out their bio. You can place an order via DM on Instagram or PM via Facebook. BBT recommends that you only let Lalamove, Grab, and Transportify’s MPV or Sedan vehicles deliver your cakes. Check out this full Cake Guide for more information!
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4. MNL Bakery
Location: Merville, Paranaque City
Our next one is another popular cake shop located in Merville, Paranaque City. MNL Bakery specializes in Korean Minimalist Cakes with a base of homemade custom buttercream cakes that are incredibly designed to perfectly match your tastes and preferences. Aside from the aesthetically-pleasing designs of their cakes, you can also order other kinds of pastries such as cupcakes, cookies, and babycakes from them!
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How to Order?
MNL Bakery is only available for pick up via GrabCar or Lalamove MPV, this is to make sure that your personalized cakes will reach you in their pristine condition at the comfort of your homes. To place an order, simply DM MNL Bakery’s official Instagram account! For the complete guide on how to order as well as the price list, check out this link.
5. Dessert Studio Manila
Location: Holy Spirit Drive corner Faustino, Isidora Hills Subdivision, QC
Dessert Studio Manila is another wonderful Korean Minimalist Cake Shop located in Quezon City. They make all kinds of personalized cakes perfect for every occasion. Aside from their signature Korean Minimalist Cakes, Designer Studio Manila also offers Lunchbox Cakes, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, Designer Cupcakes, and their famous Strawberry Tower that is simply amazing! To catch a glimpse of their wonderful themed cake designs, check this link out!
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How to Order?
Designer Studio Manila accepts orders via DMs and PMs on their official social media pages like Instagram and Facebook. You just have to fill up their order form and send it to their accounts. Easy, right? Check out this link for the Order Form.
6. Mae Cakes MNL
Location: Tandang Sora, Quezon City
Mae Cakes MNL is a Korean Minimalist Cakeshop located in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. They specialize in creating personalized designs of your cakes based on your tastes and preferences. Mae Cakes MNL’s custom cakes are available in different variations that are all lovely to at. Aside from their Korean Minimalist Cakes, Mae Cakes MNL also offers other kinds of cakes such as their famous Bento Cakes, the Classic 6×3 Cake, and the Cube Cakes that are only available for a limited time via Instagram posts. One of their best-selling and must-have cakes is the incredibly delicious Strawberry Chantilly Tres Leches Crunch, sounds yummy just by the name itself, right?
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For a quick glimpse of Mae Cakes MNL’s fantastic designs of Custom Cakes and their menu, check out their website, Facebook, and Instagram!
How to Order?
While you can freely DM or PM Mae Cakes MNL’s official social media accounts, they only accept orders via their official website. The best thing to do is to scroll first from their menu via FB, IG, or official website before placing an order! To book a slot, simply follow the Ordering Guidelines of Mae Cakes MNL. Just a heads up, Mae Cakes MNL strictly doesn’t accept next-day custom cake orders, so plan your bookings ahead!
7. Sweet Myni
Location: Bagong Silang, Caloocan City
Next up, another must-try Korean Minimalist Cake is made by no other than Sweet Myni of Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. Their Minimalist Cakes’ designs are simply amazing and captivating. Starting with a base price of P600 for Korean Minimalist Cakes, you can already make your loved ones happy with Sweet Myni’s delicious and beautiful creations!
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Sweet Myni’s cakes are available in four (4) incredible flavors namely Vanilla Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache, Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Filling, Tiramisu Cake with Cream Cheese Filling, and Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache and Caramel Custard. Aside from these irresistibly delicious cakes, Sweet Myni also serves Mini Truffle Cakes available in three (3) flavors namely Matcha, Choco, and Mocha!
How to Order?
Ordering your own Korean Minimalist Cakes from Sweet Myni is very simple, just follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram then fill up the order information form! Once your order is confirmed, they will send a final quotation for you to pay. Sweet Myni also doesn’t recommend booking motorcycles or bicycles to handle your orders and their pickup and delivery schedule is from 12 PM to 6 PM only, so plan your orders ahead! For the complete details, follow this link!
8. Shudy Artisan Cakes
Location: 58 13th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City
Located in Cubao, Quezon City is another must-try cakeshop offering Korean Minimalist Cakes. Shudy Artisan Cakes offers one of the most affordable yet delicious and beautiful Korean Minimalist Cakes in Metro Manila. With a starting price of P300, you can already have a nice personalized 3 inches cake for your friends and loved ones! You can choose your preferred designs and characters that will be used on the cakes, too! For a quick glimpse of Shudy Artisan Cakes’ designs, check out their samples on their social media accounts.
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How to Order?
You can easily inquire on Shudy Artisan Cakes’ official social media accounts because they’ll respond to your questions right away. To place an order, you have to fill up a Google form with your order information in this link and wait for confirmation. After that, simply pay the billing receipt and wait for your delicious Korean Minimalist Cake from Shudy Artisan Cakes!
Just a heads up, they only accept pick up and delivery from 2 PM to 7 PM on the exact day of reservation. So be sure to plan your bookings ahead of time!
9. Whimsy MNL
Location: BF Homes, Paranaque City
Ah, there it is! Whimsy MNL is one of the most popular cake shops creating personalized Korean Minimalist Cakes with grandeur designs. They specialized in the Art of Buttercream as said in their bio. Truly, Whimsy MNL has whimsical designs of their cakes that everyone undeniably loves.
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Whimsy MNL has six (6) different flavor options for their cake base namely Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet, Funfetti, Salted Caramel, Mocha Chiffon, and Banana. You can also choose your own cake fillings from their four (4) delicious flavors of Dark Chocolate Ganache, White Chocolate Ganache, Cream Cheese Filling, and Nutella! To have an idea of how beautiful and whimsical Whimsy MNL’s designs are, simply check out their social media accounts.
How to Order?
For inquiries, you can DM or PM Whimsy MNL’s official social media pages and state your desired designs and ask for available dates. After that, you will need to fill up the order form with your complete order information. You will then receive a confirmation from Whimsy MNL regarding your order along with the billing receipt. After you successfully paid the receipt, you now just have to wait to receive your whimsical cakes from Whimsy MNL!
Just a reminder, they only accept pickup orders from BF Homes Paranaque and as always, a car is always preferred to pick up the cakes to avoid damages along the way.
10. Dream Keikeu
Location: Quezon City
Another must-try Korean Minimalist Cake with affordable and beautiful designs is made by Dream Keikeu by Rgmm. Truly, they make your dream cakes for a relatively affordable price! For as low as P375, you can already order your own incredibly beautiful Korean Minimalist 4-inch cake! Dream Keikeu by Rgmm has four (4) tasty flavors available that will surely sweep you off your feet. There’s Chocolate, Red Velvet, Banana, and Strawberries & Cream! Feel free to check out their irresistibly beautiful designs here!
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How to Order?
Ordering your own Korean Minimalist Cakes from Dream Keikeu by Rgmm is very easy. You just have to fill up the Order Form located on their bio with your complete order information, wait for the confirmation, settle your payment, and voila! You now just have to wait for your deliciously beautiful cakes to arrive. Dream Keikeu by Rgmm is open on Mondays to Sundays from 8 AM to 5 PM only, so order ahead of time!
11. Kai Bakes
Location: Cubao, Quezon City
Kai Bakes is a popular cake shop in Cubao, Quezon City specializing in custom-made Korean Minimalist Cakes. Their deliciously beautiful Kaibakes Cakes are available in four (4) different flavors namely Carrot, Cookies and Cream, Citrus, and Dark Chocolate. Not only are Kai Bakes specializing in delicious and beautiful cakes because they are also surprisingly affordable! For as lows as P250, you can already have a 4-inch round bento cake for your loved ones.
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How to Order?
For inquiries, you can freely DM or PM Kaibakes’ official social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. You just have to finalize your preferred design, flavor, and size before ordering! Once you’ve decided, visit this link to order! Once Kaibakes confirms your booking and you’ve already settled your payment, all you have to do is wait for d-day to receive your cake!
12. Cakes by Alyanna
Location: 6 Acapulco Street, Cainta, Rizal
Next on the list is a cake shop located in Cainta, Rizal that specializes in creating bespoke cakes that perfectly fit any occasion. Cakes by Alyanna takes pride in bringing to life the special cake that you’ve always dreamed of! You can order personalized cakes for any occasion such as weddings, birthdays, christening, anniversaries, and more. Aside from these magnificent cakes, they also serve other kinds of pastries such as cupcakes, cookies, mini cakes, and cake pops. Cakes by Alyanna also offers dessert tables for all kinds of parties!
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How to Order?
Cakes by Alyanna is usually fully booked for at least a week so make sure to place your order in advance. So before messaging, check the link on their bio first to make sure. You can either contact them thru Facebook, Instagram, or their official website. To reach them thru their official website, simply fill up the inquiry form of Cakes by Alyanna on this link! For more information on placing an order, check out Cakes by Alyanna on Instagram!
13. Milk & Vanilla PH
Location: Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Laguna
Milk & Vanilla PH is another popular Korean Minimalis Cake Shop located in Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Laguna. They specialize in creating personalized cakes that are perfect for any kind of occasion as well! With five (5) different flavors to choose from including Moist Chocolate, Chocolate Biscoff, Spiced Biscoff, Moist Vanilla, and Brown Butter, you’ll surely have a delicious and beautiful cake for your loved ones! Not only that, for a base price of only P400 for their 4-inch Basic Minimalist Cake, Milk & Vanilla PH certainly offers affordable, delicious, and beautiful cakes!
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How to Order?
In just four (4) easy steps, you can already order your own Korean Minimalist Cake from Milk & Vanilla PH! (1) Fill up the order form in this link with your complete details. (2) Design your cake! For more wonderful ideas, you can check out Milk & Vanilla PH’s social media accounts. (3) Pay for your order. They accept GCash and bank transfers for payments for everyone’s convenience. (4) Finalize your pickup details. Milk & Vanilla PH only accepts pickups from 9 AM to 11 AM so make sure to order ahead!
14. Baked by Claire PH
Location: South Grove Estates, Cavite
Baked by Claire PH is a popular cake shop specializing in Korean Minimalist Cakes located in South Grove Estates, Cavite. They have a wide range of menus offering custom cakes, cupcakes, sans rival, shortcakes, and more! They are able to design all kinds of cakes to perfectly fit any kind of occasion.
Their newest flavor is the Strawberry Shortcake so you might as well give it a try! For bestsellers, Baked by Claire PH specializes in buttercream cakes with luscious designs as well.
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How to Order?
For inquiries regarding the designs, flavors, and sizes of your preferred cake, you can DM or PM Baked by Claire PH’s official social media pages. To place an order, you simply have to fill out this Order Form, wait for the confirmation, pay the billing receipt and wait for your delicious cakes! Just a heads up, you can only pick up your orders from 9 AM to 3 PM, so be sure to schedule ahead of time!
15. Fresh by Kyla
Location: Meycauayan, Bulacan
Finally, last, but not the least is the popular Korean Minimalist Cakeshop located in Meycauayan, Bulacan, Fresh by Kyla. They are specializing in incredibly beautiful designs of personalized cakes that perfectly fit any kind of occasion. Their deliciously beautiful custom cakes are available in three (3) flavors namely Moist Choco, Citrus Vanilla Chiffon, and Red Velvet.
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Aside from personalized cakes, Fresh by Kyla also has a wide range of menus offering different kinds of pastries such as eclairs, chocolate cheesecake, carrot cake, cheesecake donuts, bread, brownies, smores, babycakes, and lemon cakes!
How to Order?
For inquiries on Fresh by Kyla’s menu, you can simply message them on Facebook and Instagram. Meanwhile, placing your order is very simple! Just fill out the Order Form, wait for their confirmation, settle your payments, and finally, wait for your beautiful cakes to arrive!
Fresh by Kyla accepts GCash and bank transfer from BPI as modes of payment for the convenience of everyone. For further inquiries, just leave a message and they’ll surely get back to you!
