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In anticipation of my family's arrival for Christmas I've been researching sweet treats to order from home bakers. I personally find the desserts and cakes in the Philippines to be the best in the world, and the creme de la creme are those made and sold straight from people's homes. My family and I have a sweet tooth. Growing up in HK, every time someone would come visit from the Philippines, we'd ask them to handcarry boxes of sans rival, buttercake and Brazo de Mercedes. Now those very familiar desserts have spawned creative variations with every home baker adding their signature touch to call it their own.

I came across http://dessertcomesfirst.com/ a Manila food writer who writes about, among many other food delights, the pleasures of homebaking. Here are some home baked cakes I found on her site that I can't wait to order and try. My family and I are sure to sail through this Christmas on a sugar high!

Pistachio Sans Rival

Jill Sandique of Dèlize33 Sunrise Drive, Cubao, Quezon City721-7022, 497-8811, (0905) 252-2517, (0922) 826-2673(ask for Lea, Mimi, or Vangie)Allow a minimum of 2-3 days for your order(s).

Caramel Cake 44 Samar Ave. Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City 11030915.992.1636926.1239monica.deluzuriaga@gmail.com*For orders please call, text, or PM (private message) through Facebook or Friendster or Multiply*Minimum 2 days notice is required for orders.*Pick up is at the address above.

Mango Torte

Dulcelin 36 Times St.West Triangle, Q.C.374-2165 / 374-2167 mobile: 0917-5352592

Strawberry Charlotte of Sweet Bella Sweet Bella844-0680 / 844-9905 / 0928-50250271730 Banyan St.Dasmariñas Village, Makatisweetbellacakes@yahoo.com

Trio of Frozen Brazos from Karen Young

Karen’s Kitchen (KEY Specialty Foods)428 Adalla St. Palm Village, Makati632.8982280

Cheesecake of Jill SandiqueJill Sandique of Dèlize33 Sunrise Drive, Cubao, Quezon City721-7022 (ask for Lea, Mimi, or Vangie). Allow a minimum of 2-3 days for your order(s).