Last Updated on March 22, 2023 by Ed Joven
Filipino Mamon Mini-Cakes: A Sweet Treat from the Philippines
Filipino cuisine is known for its unique flavors and use of local ingredients, and one of the most popular desserts in the Philippines is the Mamon.
Mamon is a light, airy, delicately textured sponge cake frequently offered as a snack or dessert. Both locals and visitors love this delectable cake, which has become a fixture in Filipino homes.
History of Mamon
Let me give you a brief history of Mamon mini-cakes. They say it can be traced to the Philippines' Spanish colonial era. The culinary inspirations and customs the Spanish brought were eventually combined with local ingredients and preparation methods.
Spanish and Filipino cuisines were combined and, as a result, gave rise to several well-known Filipino foods and desserts, including Mamon.
Many people believe that Mamon has derived from the "Bizcocho," a famous sponge cake from Spain. However, the Filipinos modified the dish over time, adding their own ingredients, distinctive flavors, and textures to make it their own. Mamon cake is now a beloved delicacy in the Philippines and is available in various variations and styles.
Here are some Mamon variations:
Mamon cake has a basic recipe that usually calls for flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and milk, but many variations use various flavors and ingredients.
Cheese Mamon: Cheese is included in the preparation of this Mamon variant, giving the cake a mildly savory and salty flavor. Those who favor a more delicious dessert frequently choose this.
Ube Mamon: Purple yam, often known as ube, is a common ingredient in Filipino sweets.
Ube extract or ube powder is used to make Ube Mamon, which gives the cake its distinctive purple hue and sweet flavor.
Pandan Mamon: In Southeast Asian cuisine, pandan leaves are frequently used to flavor desserts. Pandan extract is used to make Pandan Mamon. This gives the mini-cake its green appearance and sweet, fragrant flavor.
Mocha Mamon: This Mamon is flavored with coffee and frequently has butter and sugar on top. Including coffee as an ingredient gives the cake a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and fluffy texture.
Special Mamon Ingredients: |
- ยฝ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 eggs (whites and yolks separated)
- 1 cup sugar
- ยผ cup water
- 1 cup cake flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 5 teaspoon fresh orange extract
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, for topping
Serving and Enjoying Mamon:
You can serve Mamon cake as a snack or dessert with coffee or tea with your friends and family. The mini-cakes light and fluffy texture appeals to everyone, and the individual molds make it simple to serve and share.
Our Filipino Mamon Recipe is delectable and a must-try treat that will satisfy your sweet taste, whether you're a tourist visiting the Philippines or a local searching for a delightful sweet quick snack.
These Mamon mini-cakes are popular in the Philippines on special occasions and holidays. It is a typical snack for office employees and students. If you want to try it, you can easily find it in bakeries, pastry stores, convenience stores, and groceries.
Try these Filipino Mini-Cakes :
- Mocha Mamon with Oreo Recipe
- Filipino Egg Tarts Recipe
- Cream Cheese Tarts with Peaches
- Yema Cake Recipe
- Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Truffles
- Mamon with Almonds Recipe
- Polvoron Cupcakes Recipe with Dark Chocolate
- Cebu Torta Cake Recipe
Khitte says
Hi. On your ingredients section, you need 1/2 melted butter. But in your instructions, you asked to put 1/4 cup. Which is the correct amount?
analyst says
the last step was "Brush top of mamon with remaining melted butter"... that's the 1/4 remaining (1/2 - 1/4 = 1/4)
Babes Lagoutte says
1/2tsp cream of tartar substitute =1/2tsp white vinegar or 1/2tsp lemon juice
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ellan says
hello Mr. Ed, are you based here in Pinas, tanong ko lang kung saan pwedeng mabili ang "cream of tartar". Meron ho ba kayong options if this cream of tartar is not available.
Ed Joven says
You can buy it at supermarkets, we use the one from McCormick.
edilweweng says
One of my favorite delicacies... I will try this soon...I am searching for a TORTA cake recipe almost same as mamon My aunt makes a very delicious mouthwatering Torta the usual cake barrio folks serve during fiesta time they either come in regular molds .. Im dying to get hold of a TORTA cake recipe.. my aunt perfected her torta cake through the years she made it as her signature cake and prides it everytime theres special occasion. I hope you can post one here.
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Peggy Greco says
The mamon recipe looks delicious, especially with added cheese! Thanks for recipe!
jennifer says
these look yummy