Mooncake

Mooncakes: Love 'Em or Hate 'Em, They're Back with a Bang!

Dive into the delightful world of mooncakes where traditions meet innovations! 🍵🌕

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the air is thick with the tantalizing scent of mooncakes once again! This year, the spotlight shines on traditional flavours and creative designs that catch the eye and the palate. Many eager food lovers are ready to dive into these delightful pastries, but it seems like everyone has their personal preference. Interestingly, for young Malaysians, the mixed nut mooncake is either a cherished childhood treat or a dreaded delicacy that sparks strong opinions! Where do you stand on this polarizing pastry?

Meanwhile, a heartfelt family story unfolds around the beloved mooncake moulds that helped save a historical business, Seong Ying Chai, which had closed its doors in 2016. Thanks to the founder’s grandson who injected fresh passion into the family legacy, the business has secured a spot in the hearts of mooncake aficionados once again. The store, which dates back to 1935, has revived its offerings of traditional mooncakes that now enjoy renewed popularity—proof that sometimes, nostalgia is the sweetest ingredient of all!

Innovation is also in the air, with vibrant new contenders shaking up the mooncake scene! Owner Eddie Tan of Cake Tella has attracted attention with his out-of-the-box creation—alcohol-infused ice cream snow skin mooncakes! Fusing thrilling flavours with age-old traditions, his modern take on this classic dessert showcases that the mooncake spirit is alive and kicking, appealing to the adventurous foodie within us all. Could these be the perfect after-party treat for this year’s festive celebrations?

But wait, there's more! The Johorean seasonal business, Baba Nana, is turning heads with its Nyonya-inspired snow skin mooncakes that include flavours like Ang Ku Kueh and Pulut Tai Tai. Opening its doors just for a month, this charming venture reminds us of the vibrant cultures underpinning the festival and how food connects families across generations.

Did you know that mooncakes date back over a thousand years, originally thought to be used as a vehicle to relay secret messages during uprisings? And in modern times, the largest mooncake ever made weighed an astonishing 3,000 kilograms in 2011! Who knew mooncakes could have such a storied past and be the centre of such innovative creations? This Mid-Autumn Festival, whether you love them or hate them, mooncakes are here to delight—and possibly to start some friendly debates amongst friends!