Cake, a love story.
Discovering the best cakes of Mexico City
Cakes are like jewelry—reserved for moments of celebration, indulgence, and ritual. Even birthday cakes carry a certain spiritual weight: we gather, we light candles, we whisper wishes into frosting and flame. They’re not just desserts. They’re intention made edible.
My obsession with cake began early. I’d spend hours lost in my mother’s cake recipe books, wide-eyed and wonderstruck—as if I were paging through a gallery of edible Picassos. The colors, the flourishes, the sheer fantasy of it all. These weren’t just sweets—they were sculptures. Stories. Escapism in sugar.
Historically, cakes trace back to ancient Egypt—humble, round, unleavened breads baked on hot stones. Thankfully, time and taste have elevated the form. Today, we’re spoiled with layers, ganache, sponges, mousses, and the kind of culinary poetry that makes your eyes close on the first bite.
That early fascination never faded. I like to think of myself as a cake sommelier—always evaluating the moisture-to-crumb ratio, the sweetness levels, the texture and temper. And yes, I’ve got a running list of my favorite cakes across Mexico City.
Take a peek at my inspiration board. And if I’ve missed a slice that moved you—send it my way. I’d love to add it to the list.
Matcha Cake - Uroboros Alquimia con Café
Pumpkin Pie / Marmota or Trucha. Note this is only seasonal.
Tres Leches / W Repostera
Fig Tart / Contramar. THE classic spot in Mexico City with a hard-to-choose postre list, everyone has their favorite, but hands-down the fig tart shines above the rest.
Berry mille feuille / Lardo
Comote Cardomomo/ Trucha
Almond Croissant (not a cake but) / Forte. Not your usual almond croissant, they mix a marzipan buttery filling that is highly addictive.
8. Amour à Lafolie/ La Vitrine
9. Carrot Cake, Marzipan, Matcha Cake / Macorina
10. Homemade Snickers / Espiritu Sano
