Pumpkin Perfection! - Wifely Steps

I told you I’d let you know when I’d find a good pumpkin pie here in Manila right? Well, I haven’t found it yet. But I did find the perfect pumpkin cupcake at Cupcakes by Sonja. Yowza!!!

When I saw a row of her Pumpkin Sweet Spice cupcakes behind the glass, I almost jumped for joy. Of course I didn’t since the place was packed and we didn’t want crushed toes now, did we?

I ordered one cupcake. Just one little cupcake. I was taking the cupcake out for a test drive after all. I didn’t eat it right away though. I brought it home, chilled it a bit and then bit into its orange perfection.

Now, can you say L-O-V-E? It tasted absolutely divine. One bite into its pumpkin goodness and I was absolutely taken. The pumpkin taste was not strong — it blended perfectly with the spices and the delicious bottom crust. The topping (cream cheese I think?) was a perfect accent too. Memories of sharing Pumpkin Pie with my Aunt at Bakers Square came to mind. Ooh la la.

I did remember to take out my camera, but that’s all I did — remember. My hands were too busy opening the little cupcake box. And before I knew it — camera, what camera? Add to that how my dear husband decided to split the cupcake with me. I didn’t think he would like it since it was, well, pumpkin. He went “Wow!” at first bite though so literally, I just had half a cupcake. Much to my frustration really.

This might be a seasonal cupcake though, so you and I better go over to Serendra. Each pumpkin cupcake costs P100, but I’m telling you that it’s absolutely worth it. I’m counting the hours till I get to sink my teeth into another Pumpkin Sweet Spice cupcake. And this time, it’ll be all mine. It’s okay to be a little bit selfish, especially if it concerns a cupcake as divine as this!

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.

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Tanya
November 12, 2007 at 10:25 am (16 years ago)

I made pumpkin pie.. and it was bomb! I don’t make pies but I had to that day. 😀 I got the recipe from allrecipes.com I made the vanilla pumpkin pie. 😀 DANG it was good!

Damn, vanilla pumpkin pie. I can smell it already. You should’ve taken a picture girl!!!
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Cookie
November 12, 2007 at 11:37 am (16 years ago)

Talaga!! I love Sonja’s cupcakes but I didn’t get the chance to sample this one. I’m not a fan of pumpkin kasi..sayang..mukhang masarap pa naman as you described it

I wasn’t a fan of pumpkin too but after that pumpkin pie experience during my vacation, my mind changed. Buying this cupcake, I was still a little bit apprehensive but one bite was all it took to ease away the tension. I loved it!
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dhey
November 12, 2007 at 2:39 pm (16 years ago)

oooohhhh!!! A and i should try this kahit once pag pupuntahan ko siya sa market! market! sounds like another food trip destination next payday. thanks miss toni!

Yey! Try mo ha and then let me know if you like it. 😀
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Christine
November 12, 2007 at 5:20 pm (16 years ago)

I loved that pumpkin spice cucpake of Sonja’s too! She has a lot of new ones and my favorite of which is the pistachio berries and cream – omigod heavenly!! Super worth the money everytime!

Now THAT I have to try. I saw the Pistachio Berries and Cream cupcake but didn’t order it. The call of the Pumpkin Sweet Spice cupcake was stronger. But HA! I will order that next time too. Thanks for the tip!!! And yes, super worth the money!
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ladycess
November 12, 2007 at 5:47 pm (16 years ago)

i have not tasted any of sonja’s cupcakes yet a friend said to me that sonja’s cupcakes are kind of overrated, hindi naman daw ganon ka-spectacular, so i lost interest. and then my sister disagreed vigorously, she praised them to high heavens. and now here you are. the ayes have it. subukan ko na:)

Here’s the thing — some of the cupcakes are pretty much everyday fare, but she also has cupcakes that super stand out — like this one! I also love her lemon cupcakes (whoops, forgot the whole title) and the Berry Delight Cheesecake cupcake (uh-oh, forgot that one too…). Maybe they tasted so good I forgot what they were called. Hehe. I hope you do get to try this Pumpkin one!
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Em Dy
November 12, 2007 at 7:18 pm (16 years ago)

Haven’t tried Sonja’s cupcakes either or any of the cupcakes now popular. But when I do, will try the pumpkin one.

And when you do, I hope you can let me know how you find them.
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Ruy
November 12, 2007 at 9:45 pm (16 years ago)

Awww… It’s really sweet seeing that you love your husband so much that you shared half of that tiny Sonja’s cupcake which you loved, so dearly (with a little frustration yes, but that’s very understandable). =)
I guess it can now be said that love is a Sonja’s Pumpkin Sweet Spice cupcake shared between between hungry wife and husband…=)

Uh, yes, that was love. *grumble* Hehehehe. Kidding!!! We’ll get one each next time though! 😀
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Kay
November 12, 2007 at 9:50 pm (16 years ago)

ooohhh … I gotta try that … I wonder when I can go there though …

When you do taste one, let me know ha? I want to know how many people here like it!
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kayni
November 12, 2007 at 10:03 pm (16 years ago)

P100 for a pumpkin cupcake? Is that expensive?

Yes, it is expensive. It’s quite a high-tier bakeshop, but some of the cupcakes are verrry much worth the price. This Pumpkin one is definitely worth my hundred pesos!
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jeff
November 13, 2007 at 8:19 am (16 years ago)

Yup, Sonjas Cupcakes are a bit expensive… havent tried the pumpokin one though…will keep it in mind.. thanks

Some of the cupcakes are very much worth the high price. Like this pumpkin one!
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