Cuerva Bakeshop - Home of the award-winning Mango Torte

What is now Cuerva Bakeshop was once just a hobby of Paz Reyes-Cuerva, then a housewife and stay-at-home mom of three young boys in the late 50's.

      Paz, or Pacita, as she was called by those close to her, loved working in the kitchen and this was obvious in the delectable delights that came out of it.  Sharing her culinary creations with friends and family  slowly widened her “customer” base.  
      Paz’s first “bestseller” was her macapuno roll which was eventually featured in “Women’s” magazine in the late 50’s. This was followed by the mango cake which was featured a few years later in the same magazine as well as in a major newspaper.

      During her travels abroad, Paz made pastry shops an indispensable part of her itinerary. It was after one European trip that she was inspired to create the Honey Cake that became a best-seller for decades. The Honey Cake was included for several consecutive years in the “best list” of another major newspaper along with her ensaymada and cinnamon rolls. The now-famous and multi-awarded mango torte came soon after and has become the current day best-seller. Both the Honey Cake and Mango Torte are Paz Cuerva originals that have since had numerous bakeries trying to come up with similar products.

      What makes Paz Reyes-Cuerva cakes stand out in an industry which offers so many choices?

    Paz Reyes-Cuerva tweaked every recipe to make it conform to her discerning palate. She used only the best ingredients and refused to compromise on substitutes. Before they became available locally,  she even had ingredients imported from abroad. This is the legacy she has left and which Paz Reyes-Cuerva Bakeshop is compelled to maintain.

      Today, Paz's middle son, Tony, runs the bakery's daily operations with the help of his Pastry Chef daughter.

   Come and try out our bestsellers, or any of our other desserts and add them to your list of favorites!