Seasonal Sweets: Fall Desserts to Try in Manila
Craving something sweet this October? Beyond trick-or-treating and buckets of candy and chocolates, there’s just something about fall that makes the world a sweeter, cozier place.
Even if we don’t get crunchy leaves or chilly autumn breezes, Manila still finds a way to make fall feel delicious. As the rainy season sets in, cafés and dessert spots around the city are embracing the cozy spirit of autumn with treats that taste like comfort. Think cinnamon, caramel, pumpkin spice, and everything nice! We even looked into the new suite of flavors that are currently trending and craved for this season.
From decadent cakes to indulgent pastries, here are some fall-inspired dessertsand flavors you can try around Manila to bring that cozy, autumn feeling, even when it’s pouring outside.
Pumpkin Pie – Bungalow Café
Nothing screams fall more than pumpkin. It’s practically synonymous with the season, and there’s nothing wrong with going traditional.
Bungalow Café and Bakery in Molito serves up some of the most indulgent pastries, breads, and snacks. They have a bright and airy restaurant space, which is the perfect place to sit down and have a slice of their Pumpkin Pie made with spiced marshmallow. Talk about yum!
You can pre-order a whole pie on their website to share with your loved ones, which is priced at P2,200.
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French Apple Pie - Sugarhouse
Another one of our favorite fall staples is the Apple Pie. When we think of this dessert, we usually imagine it served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, but there is a traditional recipe that originated in the West that serves it with cheese! The savory contrast makes the dessert sweeter and enhances the warmth of its flavor.
Sugarhouse offers this delightful mix with their French Apple Pie, made with cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery streusel, and served with whipped cream and cheese.
You can enjoy a slice for P325 at their café in Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, or grab one to go from their pastry shop in Santolan Town Plaza, San Juan. It’s also available for online orders. This dessert comes in petite (P995) and 8-inch (P2,495) pies, and, like many of their treats, it even has a sugar-free variant!
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Apple Crumb Loaded Jar – M Bakery
If you can’t get enough of Apple Pie, why not try M Bakery’s decadent version, which puts this iconic dessert in a jar? Exclusively available at their Opus Mall and Ayala Malls Veris North branches, the Apple Crumb Loaded Jar (P190) has a cinnamon-apple filling, crumb topping, and scoops of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, topped with pie dough stick and vanilla sauce. It’s basically apple pie in a frozen dessert form!
M Bakery also has an impressive array of fall-inspired desserts that are mostly available all year round. So the next time you’re looking for a cozy coffee break, we recommend having some of their treats like the Apple Walnut and Cranberry Muffin (P225 each), the Caramel Pecan cheesecake (P295 per slice), and their Maple Pecan and Apple Cinnamon scones (P195)!
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Sagada Coffee Mallow Cake – K & L Cafe
A good slice of cake always hits the spot, and this sweet confection from K & L Café by Blushing Cupcakes will surely satisfy your fall cravings. The moist mocha chiffon cake is filled with a decadent choco ganache filling, covered with torched mallow icing, and drizzled with their special caramel sauce. It’s delightfully sweet with a touch of warmth from the coffee flavor, making it the ideal autumn treat!
Perfect for gatherings and holiday celebrations — because in the Philippines, it’s never too early to party, you can get this cake for P850. Do note that orders need to be made one to two days before they can be picked up. You can order by messaging them directly on their Instagram account or calling them through Viber at +63 995 280 2188.
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Caramel Pecan Rolls – ROLLS Dessert Kitchen
Crowned by DoorDash as the fastest-growing fall flavor of the year, Pecan is steadily becoming the flavor of fall, and we’re not complaining! Although a great Pecan Pie is always a treat, how about trying a gooey cinnamon roll version?
ROLLS Dessert Kitchen offers a delightful array of rolls, and one of them is the baked Caramel Pecan Rolls, topped with roasted pecans and a caramelized sauce. This sweet dessert is a great addition to any potluck or even a nice snack paired with a steaming cup of coffee.
These rolls are available for a minimum order of 6 pieces (P525). You can also order 12 pieces (P950) or a 9-inch Cinnacake version (P1,100) to share. Orders can be made online here and can be picked up at their HQ in Quezon City.
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Carrot Cake – Wildflour Café & Bakery
You can enjoy a good slice of Carrot Cake any time of the year, but it’s especially tied to the fall season. Carrots are typically harvested in fall and early winter, making them a seasonal staple. Combined with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, which are common in many autumn recipes, Carrot Cake becomes the perfect hearty and comforting dessert for the cooler months.
Wildflour’s classic Carrot Cake has been voted one of the best carrot cakes in the metro. It’s soft and moist, with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting. You can enjoy a hearty two-layer slice for P330 at one of their cafes or have a mini cake (P1,400) or whole cake (P3,300) to go and share with your loved ones. You can order here.
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