Celebrate National Cake Day with these must-try cakes at Araneta City
Cake is everything.
It’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “party.” Birthdays, graduations, promotions, even the smallest wins, many moments are marked with cake. One slice can spark a smile; a whole cake can turn into a memory shared with the people who matter. It’s the dessert that says, “This moment matters.”
On National Cake Day, it’s a gentle reminder that life’s small joys are worth noticing. A slice of cake can be more than just a treat, it can be a pause, a quiet celebration, and a simple way to appreciate the moments that make life sweeter.At Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City, there is no shortage of treats that capture this feeling.
Here are the must-try cakes available at Gateway Mall 2.
Yema Sansrival
Nono’s, Ground Floor, Coliseum Plaza
Nono’s welcome the season with their iconic Yema Sansrival that is almost impossible to forget. The crisp layers of cashew meringue give way to creamy yema custard, while butter icing and toasted cashews add a nutty richness that lingers long after the last bite.
Shizuku Mille Crepe, Pandan Coconut
Paper Moon, Ground Floor, The Lagoon
Paper Moon introduces their New Holiday Crêpe Alert, the Shizuku Mille Crêpe in our exclusive Pandan Coconut flavor. A delicate, handcrafted mille crêpe with real coconut bits and silky pandan cream. Topped with a gentle pandan swirl and soft, snow-like white chocolate shavings. Light, balanced, and perfect for the calm sweetness of the season.
Mini Carrot Cake
Café Mary Grace, Upper Ground A
Mary Grace Cafe brings its own charm with a new mini carrot cake–moist, spiced just right, dotted with crunchy walnuts, and finished with silky cream cheese frosting. Beyond the carrot cake, the café’s collection includes Black Velvet, Chocolate Truffle, and Sea Salt Caramel Vanilla. Delicate lace cakes come in round or rectangular shapes, while the whimsical Garden Cake design is offered in mini or regular sizes, making it easy to find a cake that feels just right for the moment at hand.
Salted S’mores
For those who love playful indulgence, Caramia Cakes & Gelato presents the salted s’mores cake: soft chocolate buttercake layered with light chocolate cream, lightly toasted marshmallow icing, and a crisp graham crust. From November 28 to 30, a 30% weekend offer makes it the perfect excuse to treat yourself—or someone else—to a slice.
Pistachio Crunch
Conti’s, Level 2
Avail of Conti’s Pistachio Crunch, a dessert that remains a crowd favorite for its playful mix of flavor and texture. Each bite starts with a nutty pistachio topping that gives way to crisp, delicate kataifi, offering a satisfying crunch that lingers just long enough to savor. It’s the kind of cake that feels made for moments like watching Wicked: For Good also happening at the mall, where colors, creativity, and a touch of whimsy meet and drizzling it with pistachio sauce and dried roses makes each bite even more unforgettable.
In the end, no matter the flavor or style, cake is everything. And while Gateway Mall 2 offers plenty of irresistible options, Araneta City is full of hidden sweet treasures waiting to be discovered, each one ready to delight your taste and fit every craving, proving that life’s sweetest joys are often just a slice away.
