Estrel's Caramel Cakes

Estrel's Caramel Cakes Founder. Estrella Narvas Ylagan (February 22, 1910 - June 4, 1989) loved baking and she devoted most of her free time to this passion. Healthy ingredients.

Estrel’s Caramel Cakes specializes in made-to-order chiffon cake covered with caramel icing, and desserts such as Food for the Gods, Baked Leche Flan, Apple Squares, Sans Rival and Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies. Like many home enterprises in the baking arts, what started as a hobby eventually became a business. Miss Ylagan, as she was addressed by her staff, though, conscientiously retained craft

in her new project and made it a point to bake on a non-commercial scale. She always believed that homemade cakes made for the best cakes because of their unmatched refined quality. Estrel’s started operations as Estrella’s in 1946 on Lepanto Street in Manila, but after a few years moved to a better location on historic Azcarraga (now Recto Avenue). In the late ‘40s, kitchen operations mostly involved Miss Ylagan’s sisters and relatives, who happily took turns doing all the baking steps manually. For over 50 years, Estrella’s operated on the second floor of the Laperal Building (still surviving) on Recto. For 50 years, too, customers didn’t mind climbing four flights of stairs into the open decorating area of the kitchen to pick up their cakes—or to place their repeat orders. During those years, Miss Ylagan already had some hired staff and, just to round off it seems the cake shop’s tradition for homemade goodness, still some relatives working for her. Starting in the ‘70s, cakes were transported from Recto to Miss Ylagan’s residence on Scout Tobias, Quezon City to service nearby residents. By 2001, the late Alice Ylagan Navarro (Miss Ylagan’s youngest sister) and her daughters formally opened a shop on Scout Tobias to make it more convenient for customers. To ensure quality consistency, Estrel’s operates only one kitchen. It’s presently run by the Navarro sisters, Joy, Gina, and Mia. Estrel’s has always been and still is a made-to-order cake shop. In recent years, however, it has welcomed baking limited orders of small round cakes for walk-ins. Estrel’s uses only fresh ingredients and absolutely no preservatives. To ensure freshness, all its cakes are baked on the day they are due for pickup. Although they're best eaten on the same day they're picked up, the cakes may be refrigerated for another day or two. Through 66 years of inspired baking, Estrel’s Caramel Cakes has remained faithful to its recipes—and to the traditional, time-tested methods of home baking.

Easter is a time of hope, renewal, and the quiet joy of being with the people who matter most.For 80 years, Estrel’s has...
04/04/2026

Easter is a time of hope, renewal, and the quiet joy of being with the people who matter most.

For 80 years, Estrel’s has had the privilege of being part of those moments: the family tables, the reunions, the simple pleasure of sharing something made with care.

Wherever this Easter finds you, we hope it brings you peace, rest, and a little sweetness.

A Blessed Easter to all.

20/03/2026
Wishing you and your families a Happy New Year! As the year turns, familiar traditions take root in new places.Estrel’s ...
05/01/2026

Wishing you and your families a Happy New Year!

As the year turns, familiar traditions take root in new places.

Estrel’s now welcomes South Metro Manila and travelers alike at NAIA Terminal 3, offering a small batch of ready-made caramel cakes, prepared as they always have been.

See you at Level 2 of the NAIA Terminal 3 Food Hall. We are open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Some Christmas traditions are quietly passed down like stories after Noche Buena, family gathered close, and the cake at...
24/12/2025

Some Christmas traditions are quietly passed down like stories after Noche Buena, family gathered close, and the cake at the center of the table. Thank you for letting Estrel’s be part of your Christmas. Maligayang Pasko!

Season’s Greetings! To give our staff their much-deserved rest from the holiday rush, Estrel’s will be observing the fol...
24/12/2025

Season’s Greetings! To give our staff their much-deserved rest from the holiday rush, Estrel’s will be observing the following schedule for our Quezon City and NAIA Terminal 3 stores.

Thank you for your continued patronage!

Estrel’s Caramel Cakes has just landed at NAIA Terminal 3.For eight decades, Estrel’s has remained true to Estrella Ylag...
13/12/2025

Estrel’s Caramel Cakes has just landed at NAIA Terminal 3.

For eight decades, Estrel’s has remained true to Estrella Ylagan’s original caramel cake recipe, that’s baked fresh, piped by hand, and made with care.

This December, we bring this timeless classic to NAIA Terminal 3, welcoming travelers and making homecomings much sweeter.

Make us part of your journey at NAIA Terminal 3, Level 2 Mezzanine Food Hall, open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Design #74 & #75 are now available! You may now call or drop by our shop to place an order. Thank you!
25/10/2025

Design #74 & #75 are now available! You may now call or drop by our shop to place an order.

Thank you!

Starting July 15, 2025, Estrel's will be updating its price list. Orders placed on or before July 15 will still be charg...
11/07/2025

Starting July 15, 2025, Estrel's will be updating its price list. Orders placed on or before July 15 will still be charged at the current rates.

Please note that the new prices will apply only to products purchased from our shop at 54 Scout Tobias, Quezon City.

As always, we truly appreciate your continued support.

Father’s Day spots are filling up fast! Call now to reserve yours.Thank you!
13/06/2025

Father’s Day spots are filling up fast!

Call now to reserve yours.

Thank you!

Slots are now open for Father's Day orders!Treat the amazing dads in your life to something special.You may place your o...
07/06/2025

Slots are now open for Father's Day orders!

Treat the amazing dads in your life to something special.

You may place your orders online https://estrelscaramelcakes.com/ or call us at 83767315, 83717938, 83722965 and 83767317.

Secure your spot now before they fill up!

Order today and make this Father's Day one to remember.

Address

54 Scout Tobias Corner Scout Limbaga Streets, Barangay Laging Handa
Quezon City
1103

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4am
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

Website

https://estrelscaramelcakes.com/

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Estrella N. Ylagan (February 22, 1910 - June 4, 1989) loved baking and she devoted most of her free time to this passion. Like many home enterprises in the baking arts, what started as a hobby eventually became a business. Miss Ylagan, as she was addressed by her staff, though, conscientiously retained craft in her new project and made a conscious effort not to bake on a commercial scale. She had always believed that homemade cakes made the best cakes because of their unmatched refined quality.

Healthy ingredients. Estrel’s uses only fresh ingredients and absolutely no preservatives. To ensure freshness, all its cakes are baked on the day they are due for pickup. Although they are best eaten on the same day they are picked up, the cakes may be refrigerated for another day or two.

Through 70 years of inspired baking, Estrel’s Caramel Cakes has remained faithful to its recipes—and to the traditional, time-tested methods of home baking.