One year of mouthwatering cakes at Maridel's

It was almost a year ago when I had my first bite of what Maridel's has to offer. I remembered ordering not only one but two "sinful" desserts that I finished in no time while the two ladies a table from me had a hard time finishing theirs. I was in a dilemma of which to order - their best seller Snicker's Pie (above) or the one that first caught my attention - Frozen Lemon Meringue (below). To come out of it, i just ordered them both. And while the latter became one of favorite orders, the Snickers Pie made me appreciate the creation more than the chocolate bar.

Then I also discovered how delicious their Banoffee Pie was with chilled wholes bananas that gives an icy sensation in every bite.

The Vodka Bundt Cake also intrigued me because of the "vodka". It smelled and tasted good but I never had the chance to have been drunk with it as it is a fast selling item.

Now here's one of the most unique and most "bloggable" cakes at Mardiel's - Guava Cake. Its made from native guavas and it smells and tastes like one. Not to mention it's color motif is like the native fruit - green outside and pinkish inside.

The Cinnamon Rolls are one of my favorites - soft and fluffy then with a rich bite of cinnamon. Though I also had the chance of tasting the original recipe of Ms Maridel which are just squares.

Another eye catcher is this Crepe Cake made with alternating layers of crepes and lemon cream then smothered with blueberry sauce.

Their version of Napoleones is also good - crisp and flaky and the filling's just tamed not to overpower the tastebuds.

And there are many more like her signature Potato Praline Cake, the Ube Damier, Heaven and hell, Death by Chocolate, Choco Exquisite, Ice Cream Turtle Pie, Ice Cream Burger and a lot more. My most recent cake was this meringue based cake with kiwi-mango? combination and I forgot the name. Nonetheless, it was another discovery as every time I go to Maridel's there is always almost something new.

Indeed one year has gone by and I still haven't tried everything what Maridel's has to offer, oh well, there's always the next year and the other... Happy 1st year anniversary Maridel's and more cakes and pastries to come.

From Maridel's Facebook Page

MARIDEL'S IS TURNING 1 ON OCT.23, 2012! To celebrate our big day, we're doing an hourly raffle so you get a chance to take home free mini cakes! We're also giving away t-shirts for every whole cake purchase. Come celebrate with us! We hope to see you there! ;)

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