By: The Moody Critic
Not the prettiest cake to behold especially when you remember the mysterious dripping goo from the Goosebumps show. As described by the menu, it is a super-moist chocolate cake with green mint sauce. And how couldn't it be super moist if it was practically bathed with this minty goo from a witch's cauldron? I think what they were trying to replicate here was a lava cake because of its traditional form. If it was a plain chocolate cake, it was way under-cooked and if it was a lava cake on the other hand, it was overcooked. To my dismay, the cafe staff didn't even know what it was.
The cake was extremely moist all over and the mint sauce was overwhelming in terms of amount and taste. After patiently waiting for 30-40 minutes, all I get was this wellspring of Flubber which I strongly suspect was a rushed dessert because of its uneven cooking inside and out manifested by its crusting surface and soft interior.
Speaking of Envy, it reminded me of Fullmetal Alchemist's Envy in his colossal monstrous form or at least what remained of him when the Philosopher's Stone was no more. Remember that FMA's Envy can transform into anything he liked to imitate. As I have mentioned earlier, this ambiguous cake lacks its own identity so I think that is why they called it Envy. I suggest that this dessert should undergo a complete overhaul.
Address: Mother Ignacia St. Quezon City
Full food name: Envy
Price: P158.00
Not the prettiest cake to behold especially when you remember the mysterious dripping goo from the Goosebumps show. As described by the menu, it is a super-moist chocolate cake with green mint sauce. And how couldn't it be super moist if it was practically bathed with this minty goo from a witch's cauldron? I think what they were trying to replicate here was a lava cake because of its traditional form. If it was a plain chocolate cake, it was way under-cooked and if it was a lava cake on the other hand, it was overcooked. To my dismay, the cafe staff didn't even know what it was.
The cake was extremely moist all over and the mint sauce was overwhelming in terms of amount and taste. After patiently waiting for 30-40 minutes, all I get was this wellspring of Flubber which I strongly suspect was a rushed dessert because of its uneven cooking inside and out manifested by its crusting surface and soft interior.
Speaking of Envy, it reminded me of Fullmetal Alchemist's Envy in his colossal monstrous form or at least what remained of him when the Philosopher's Stone was no more. Remember that FMA's Envy can transform into anything he liked to imitate. As I have mentioned earlier, this ambiguous cake lacks its own identity so I think that is why they called it Envy. I suggest that this dessert should undergo a complete overhaul.
Presentation: 5.2Resto: Wicked Kitchen
Taste: 3.1
Texture and consistency: 4.6
Serving size: 6.4
Value for money: 6.0
Overall rating: 4.4/10
Mood: DISGUSTED
Address: Mother Ignacia St. Quezon City
Full food name: Envy
Price: P158.00
