During this chaotic stay-at-home period, I have sought solace in delicious and comforting food. If there is one silver lining that emerged from the Covid-19 crisis, it must be the influx of home bakers and small business owners that have blossomed during the circuit breaker, all while spreading positivity online. In fact, some of the baked goods I have seen online have been so incredibly creative and have become my latest obsessions! From customized cakes, to authentic Filipino pastries, Lalaine Bakes is the humble home baker just for you.

I am Lalaine Sola, owner of Lalaine Bakes and a proud member of FILMIS. I have been baking my heart out since I first purchased my stand mixer, May of 2020. I am a self-taught Filipina baker based in Berkel en Rodenrijs, South Holland and was born and raised in the beautiful islands of the Philippines where mouth-watering food is an important part of every Filipino’s life. I learned about cooking and baking by watching my parents and my sister make their magic in the kitchen and that is when my love and respect for home-made food began.

My bestseller is the Ube Cheese Pandesal. Chewy purple buns flavoured the colour of Ube and filled with special cheese have been making a huge splash in the Filipino community. Same goes with my take on Cheesy Ensaymada also known as the Filipino brioche. A traditional Filipino soft bread slathered with delicate butter on top and finished with grated cheese. My version of rich and decadent Chocolate Crinkles also receives praises from my customers. Also, creating elegant and customized cakes is something that I really enjoy doing. Whether it’s your birthday, a special occasion or just because you are in the mood to indulge in a simple pleasure, I’ve got you covered!

I have always had an uncontrollable desire and love for baked goods. I bake simply because I love doing it and seeing the smiles on other people’s faces after they have eaten something that I made brings me so much joy. Baking is what I do best, and I will definitely do it every single day with pleasure. Lalaine Bakes is a perfect balance between creating beautiful cakes and satisfying the cravings of every Filipino living in the Netherlands. And being able to share it with everyone is indeed the icing on the cake!

Follow my crumbs on Facebook and Instagram @lalainebakes. For orders and inquiries, feel free to send me an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0640406677.