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7.28.2012

Foodie Goodie | Mer-Nel's Chocolate Cake.

Best. 
Chocolate cake. 
Ever.




If you're  from Los Banos, or a UPLB (University of the Philippines Los Banos) student/alumni, or a resident of Laguna, I'm pretty sure you're familiar with this heart-shaped cake. I know, too, that my claim of Mer-Nel's being the best chocolate ever would go uncontested.

What began in 1996 as a small business to support their family's needs has flourished to become a household name and a very popular brand of cakes and pastries. From a humble little bakeshop, this business of Ms. Merle and Mr. Nelson Balicao (guess where the name Mer-Nel's came from, haha) has grown big, and continues to grow bigger.

Aside from the original store along Lopez St., in Los Banos, Mer-Nel's now has a restaurant and function hall located along South Superhighway, and a branch at SM City Calamba.

Mer-Nel's Place
#65 National Highway, Brgy. Maahas, Los Banos, Laguna. 
+63495361145 +63495364544
mernelsplace@gmail.com

Shared with Food Friday, Food Trip Friday, Heavenly Treats, Yummy Sunday, i Heart macro, Pink Saturday, Blue Monday. 

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29 comments:

  1. AnnSat Jul 28, 04:26:00 AM GMT+8

    What a cute cake!! Hello I'm Ann visiting from Food Friday and FTF :)

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  2. i♥pinkc00kiesSat Jul 28, 06:41:00 AM GMT+8

    I heard this is really good. But quite far from our place. Sana they hav a manila branch.

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  3. Dude for FoodSat Jul 28, 10:58:00 AM GMT+8

    It's really inspiring to read about small family-run business succeeding, nice post!

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  4. UnknownSat Jul 28, 11:57:00 AM GMT+8

    I could atest to that! Mer-Nel's cake is definitely the best! There are a lot more customers there than the other cake shop you'll find near UPLB gate.

    I miss this! I'll buy one this Wednesday when I visit there. I'm a UPLB alumna btw. ^___^

    http://cosplayrune.blogspot.com

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  5. CzjaiSat Jul 28, 01:20:00 PM GMT+8

    Hi Reika!
    It's nice to have fellow UPLB alumni visit my blog. :)

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  6. UnknownSat Jul 28, 01:50:00 PM GMT+8

    whoahhh!! upon looking at the thumbnail, I already knew its from mer nels! I've tasted this and its really effin good :)

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  7. Lourdes EspanolSat Jul 28, 09:10:00 PM GMT+8

    I have a sweet tooth and I can eat any flavor of cake. I haven't tried Mer-Nel's though.

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  8. Mich of Mich Eats and ShopsSat Jul 28, 09:38:00 PM GMT+8

    My roommate in uni was from Los Banos so she brought us cake from there! :D It was yummy indeed. I can still remember it. Miss ko na yan! :D

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  9. LVSun Jul 29, 12:04:00 AM GMT+8

    I would love a slice of that cake, but it's a little too far away.

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  10. The Mommy Roves Sun Jul 29, 01:33:00 AM GMT+8

    looks like a delish cake!! yum <3

    Rovie, The Bargain Doll

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  11. The Mommy Roves Sun Jul 29, 01:34:00 AM GMT+8

    super cute ng keychains! want to have one too :)

    Rovie, The Bargain Doll

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  12. UnknownSun Jul 29, 01:56:00 AM GMT+8

    havent tried their cakes but it looks sooo yummy! i want the flower candies! hahaha


    Carizza
    www.carizzachua.co.cc

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  13. RovieSun Jul 29, 07:45:00 AM GMT+8

    Looks colorful and delicious.

    Very inspiring success story!

    Here for FTF!

    http://foodandfoodtrips.com/2012/07/a-simple-dinner-on-her-20th-birthday.html

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  14. Grysh CoSun Jul 29, 10:05:00 PM GMT+8

    I havent heard of mernel but the chocolate cake sure looks yummy!

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  15. emzkieMon Jul 30, 11:45:00 AM GMT+8

    that cake look so good! very pretty as well. thanks for sharing!

    visiting from YS
    http://mydailybabble.info/2012/07/tgifridays-with-my-parents/

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  16. JimMon Jul 30, 02:37:00 PM GMT+8

    It's so colourful.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  17. JimMon Jul 30, 02:39:00 PM GMT+8

    Colourful cake.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  18. SmilingSallyMon Jul 30, 03:49:00 PM GMT+8

    It sure looks delicious. Happy Blue Monday.

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  19. UnknownMon Jul 30, 05:35:00 PM GMT+8

    Looks delicious!

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  20. ChieMon Jul 30, 08:11:00 PM GMT+8

    yummy indeed...and beautifully designed cake.

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  21. Sumi GoMon Jul 30, 08:32:00 PM GMT+8

    That cake sure looks so chocolatey! Too bad though LB is really a long way from where I live. I'll make sure to try it when I'm in the area though.. :)

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  22. rayaMon Jul 30, 08:42:00 PM GMT+8

    wow! that looks yummy! i'd see to it that I'd taste their cake when I'll visit relatives in LB! I love the buco pie there too.. here for YS.. hope you could drop by mine, too!
    http://www.eatdrinkblog.info/kimchi-restaurant/

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  23. PieMon Jul 30, 09:42:00 PM GMT+8

    What a cute cake. I'll remember the name, thanks.

    My Blue.

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  24. emzkieTue Jul 31, 04:56:00 AM GMT+8

    is here again from Blue Monday

    http://www.asahmreviews.net/2012/07/juniors-derek-heart-rope-bead-tube-dress/

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  25. UnknownTue Jul 31, 08:33:00 AM GMT+8

    pretty icing :) Hope you can stop by at my blue monday: http://www.heartscontentofamama.com/2012/07/vince-moments-on-our-drive-rest-stops.html

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  26. January ZeleneTue Jul 31, 09:33:00 AM GMT+8

    that cake looks delicious..:)

    Dropping by from Blue Monday…Magic English , Trike Ride and Blue Cupcake Thanks!

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  27. maiylahTue Jul 31, 11:13:00 AM GMT+8

    i think i saw a Mer-Nel's bakeshop along Lopez Avenue during my college days at LB...but haven't tried their cakes yet. i think am missing a lot! lol.

    thanks so much for sharing and linking over at Food Friday, Czjai

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  28. Chubskulit RoseWed Aug 01, 10:26:00 AM GMT+8

    Sa kulay pa lang masarap na!! Late visit from Blue Monday. Come aand see my BLUE, when you get a chance. Your comment will be greatly appreciated!

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  29. Jessica CassidyThu Aug 02, 09:26:00 PM GMT+8

    I love the decorations :-) am sure it taste delightful Sis :-) Dropping by from Yummy Sunday :-)

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