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First Taste: A Wedding Cake For The Holidays

From a wedding centerpiece to a petite holiday treat, this buttery, vanilla-scented delight proves that every bite is a reason to celebrate.
December 02, 2025

What better way to ring in the holidays than with a wedding cake? I jest of course, but a celebration is a celebration! And this season, I’m celebrating with the Lusso x Sonja Bordier Butter Wedding Cake, a petite cake that feels both luxurious and nostalgic.

Originally created by pastry chef Sonja Ocampo of Cupcakes by Sonja and café and crêperie by Sonja, as a wedding cake earlier this year, it now makes a limited debut across all Lusso restaurants, and I am delighted that more people get to experience it. As Sonja herself puts it, “This cake was born from a very special day, and I wanted everyone to feel that same joy and love in each bite.”

I’ve always been a devotee of a good buttery yellow cake (yes, even over chocolate cake – as sacrilegious as that may sound to some), and this one has the most gorgeous texture and crumb. The warmth and aroma of the Madagascar vanilla bean sings through every bite, while the Bordier butter—what many chefs consider the finest artisanal French butter—hits that perfect sweet–salty balance. This decadent confection is sure to be a crowd pleaser since Filipinos love a good buttercream where the richness and flavor of the Bordier butter can be most appreciated.

There’s something beautifully old-fashioned about it, too. The vintage swirls, the elegant piping, the single fresh cherry perched on top—I’m absolutely here for the return of that mid-century cake aesthetic. Even in its petite size, it captures the grandeur and whimsy of classic celebration cakes. Every bite feels indulgent without being heavy. And as someone who’s long adored simple butter cakes, this feels like the version I didn’t know I needed.

Made with intention and so much heart, the Lusso x Sonja Bordier Butter Wedding Cake is more than a dessert; it’s a small celebration of love, memory, and the sheer joy of being together. And really, isn’t that what the holidays are all about? With a cake like this, even a tiny bite feels like a celebration worth savoring.

Available at all Lusso restaurants in Metro Manila (Greenbelt 3, Power Plant Mall, and Podium Mall)

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