Mooncake 2023

 

Ding Bakery

Ding Mooncake ushers in the mid-autumn festival with a variety of traditional as well as snowskin mooncake flavors. For 2023, customers can once again enjoy their Signature White Lotus Mooncake which comes with no or double yolks. For a tinge of local flavors, the Traditional Pandan Mooncake which comes with no or double yolks is another crowd pleaser. Customers can purchase these separately or as a box of assorted flavors.

Ding Mooncake’s snowskin mooncake flavors are all new this year. Bite into the creamy Fuerte Avocado Snowskin Mooncake, refreshing Thai Young Coconut Snowskin Mooncake, sweet and smoky Kyoto Hojicha Snowskin Mooncake as well as the intense and flavorful Piedmont Hazelnut Snowskin Mooncake. Each box of snowskin mooncakes comes with 2 pieces of each flavor. Durian lovers can check out their MSW Durian Premium Snowskin Mooncake made with real and authentic Mao Shan Wang Durian from the highlands of Pahang.

The box: Ding Mooncake has two types of mooncake boxes. Baked mooncakes are stored in a hand-crafted box with touches of chinoiserie. These are made to resemble treasure chests and can be repurposed to store jewelry and other valuable items. Snowskin mooncakes are housed in tin boxes and come with accompanying chiller bags.

Dates: Now until 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$108per box (4pcs baked) / S$132 per box (8pcs snowskin)

Order here (40% + 25% discount; free delivery with minimum S$100 order; S$6.90 fee for orders below S$100)

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore presents the Jade Signatures Mooncake Collection this year with notable tea-infused mooncakes sitting alongside traditional variants. Notable flavors include the Green Tea with Multi Grain Brown Sugar Baked Mooncake which is beautifully mellowed with warm, toffee-like notes and the full-bodied Assam Tea with Lemon, Mung Bean and Raisin Baked Mooncake that strikes a luscious balance between tamarind and citrus. Non-tea baked flavors this year include the Milk Lotus Seed Paste with Macadamia Nuts and Dried Cranberries Baked Mooncake and Mango Lotus Seed Paste with Pineapple and Melon Seed Baked Mooncake and these sit alongside traditional flavors such as the Low Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk Baked Mooncake.

The box: Fullerton Hotel’s mooncakes will come in different types of boxes. The Jade Signature Mooncake Collection is presented in long red boxes adorned with imagery of peony and peacocks. Alternatively, customers can also opt for Clifford Pier’s tingkat for the baked mooncakes.

Dates: Now until 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$86 per box (4pcs traditional)

Order here (use exclusive promo code: IWANDER20 for 20% discount Jade Signatures mooncakes)

Andaz Singapore

*TOP PICK* 5 on 25 at Andaz Singapore presents a whimsical collection of mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival 2023. Guests can savor two new flavors and two other all time favorites by the hotel’s culinary team. Making a debut this year is a new sweet and savoury Citrus Surprise mooncake. Inspired by Kampong Glam’s melting pot of cultures, this mooncake comes with an interesting trio of ingredients caramel, miso and yuzu. The umami of the miso cuts through the rich caramel paste, while the addition of yuzu white chocolate lends an uplifting zing and citrusy aroma. Another must try is the Gula Galore mooncake. Chef Francis infuses smooth lotus paste with rich caramel-like Gula Melaka and adds high quality pecan nuts for an extra layer of crunch and texture. Aside from these new flavors, 5 on 25 also has the traditional Silver Lotus mooncake which comes with double egg yolks. 

The box: Andaz Singapore’s mooncake box comes as a two-tier box with a design showcasing the shophouses of Kampong Glam. This was conceptualized by homegrown lifestyle brand, Binary Style.

Dates: Now until 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$86 (4pcs assorted traditional)

Order here (34% off + additional discount voucher + low delivery fees)

 

Baker’s Brew

For Mooncake Festival 2023, Baker’s Brew presents the Rosé Chloe Collection – four individually-wrapped mooncakes in a stylish tweed bag. Baker’s Brew’s traditional baked mooncakes are made with no added preservatives and contain lower sugar for guilt-free enjoyment. The collection features the Traditional Single Yolk Baked Mooncake, Gula Melaka with Dessicated Coconut Mooncake made with palm sugar riddled with desiccated coconut for extra bite, Charcoal Black Sesame Baked Mooncake which is filled with premium black sesame paste and the Yam Single Yolk Mooncake with the earthiness of yam and intensified in flavor with a salted egg yolk baked to perfection within. Customers can order boxes of 4 mooncakes comprising these assorted flavors or with just the Traditional Single Yolk Baked Mooncake.

The box: The Rosé Chloe Collection comes in a stylish tweed bag with velvet interior and matching leather strap. Exuding the luxurious allure of a designer bag, it makes for a highly attractive gift to friends and loved ones.

Dates: Now to 29th September 2023

Prices: S$92 for traditional set / S$98 for assorted set

Order here (enjoy 25% off with promo code: “BBSAUTUMN25” up to 7th September 2023)

Bread Garden

Bread Garden continues its tradition of offering the largest assortment of mooncake flavors. The bakery which specializes in handcrafted delights throughout all major festivals, has no less than 36 different flavors of traditional and snowskin mooncakes this year. New variants for 2023 include the Raspberry Cheese Snowskin Mooncake, where the natural sweetness and tartness of raspberry and creamy cheesecake meld seamlessly with chocolate bits, to the Yuzu Mango Snowskin Mooncake, a zesty and refreshing creation which is an upgraded version of Bread Garden’s popular mango series. Among baked flavors, highlights include the Golden Emerald which features a velvety-smooth lotus seed paste hidden in a layer of pandan and with salted egg yolk in its core. Those intending to impress may avail of Bread Garden’s many mooncake gift sets such as the Diamond Grandeur Set, a box with 4pcs of mooncakes comprising one each of the Golden Emerald, Charcoal Golden Emerald, Golden Red Emerald and Golden Royale mooncakes.

Bread Garden’s mooncakes can be purchased online or from one of their 4 outlets. They have branches in Bukit Batok, Segar, Woodlands and Yishun.

The box: Bread Garden has different types of boxes depending on the kind of set purchased. Pictured above is the black diamond metal box which encase their durian mooncakes. Those who purchase the Diamond Grandeur Set will see their mooncakes encased in a mini luggage type of box. 

Dates: Now until 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$54 per box (4pcs baked) / S$72 per box (4pcs snowskin)

Order here (early bird discount of 20% for all mooncake variants up to 26th August)

Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s new Assorted Mini Snowskin mooncakes allude to both Summer Pavilion and Republic for being recognized as one of Asia’s 50 Best. Adapted from Republic’s Kim Sisters cocktail, the new Irish coffeetini flavor is comprised of a white lotus seed paste with an Irish coffee liqueur-infused dark chocolate truffle at its core. Other classic flavors to look forward to include the White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk, Mini Snowskin Green Tea and Snowskin “Mao Shan Wang” Durian mooncake – revered for its creamy texture and bittersweet taste.

The box: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s exquisite leather-woven mooncake vanity boxes are available in blush pink and baby blue. They feature velvet interiors with dual compartments, an elastic interior pocket, a Ritz-Carlton bag tag and a matching shoulder chain.

Dates: Until 29 September 2023

Prices: From S$88 (box of 8 snowskin) / S$92 (box of 4 baked)

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Yellow Ribbon Bakery

Yellow Ribbon Bakery presents a unique and purposeful premise to their mooncake collection with the seasonal Halal pastries specially handcrafted by inmates, where every bite carries a story of redemption and second chances. For 2023, the inmate-bakers have specially created a unique Honey Purple Potato Mooncake with Coconut and Yam, a mildly sweet mooncake that replaces duck yolks with desiccated coconut and yam. This creation was conceptualized as part of the inmates’ skills development and stands as a testament to their innovation and determination. Classic flavors like Baked White Lotus Mooncake with Melon Seeds, Baked White Lotus Mooncake with Single Yolk and Baked White Lotus Mooncake with Double Yolk are also available. Customers can purchase the Second Chance Sampler Box which is a treasure trove of diversity and has 1 of each of these flavors, or the Yellow Ribbon Premium Box which comes with 2 pieces each of the Baked White Lotus with Double Yolk and Honey Purple Potato mooncakes. Single-flavored mooncake sets are also available. With each mooncake that finds its way into your hands, you’re not just indulging in a delightful treat. You’re participating in a narrative of transformation, empowerment, and hope.

Complete with wooden cutlery and matching paper carrier, each mooncake set also includes 2 sachets of the exclusive Vivid Tea with compliments of Dilmah Tea.

The box: Adapted from an inmate-artist painting, this year’s mooncake box illustrates an ‘Unadulterated Lotus’ in gold, signifying the inmates’ hope to emerge from a dark past and lead a purposeful life through self-determination, love and second chances.

Dates: Ongoing

Prices: From S$55 (box of 4pcs); S$5 from every box sold will be donated to the Yellow Ribbon Fund which supports ex-offenders and their families.

Order here (10% early bird discount to the first 500 Second Chance Sampler Box sold)

Shangri-la Singapore

For Mid-Autumn Festival 2023, Shangri-la Singapore is once again offering its traditional baked mooncakes in reduced sugar versions. Bestsellers such as White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with no / single / double yolk are crafted in low sugar versions. Other baked flavors such as Mixed Nuts with Chicken Ham and the new Yam with Shredded Coconut Mooncake and Spirulina Mung Bean with Bird’s Nest Charcoal Mooncake are also available.

For those looking to impress, Shangri-la Singapore’s Mooncake Selection Gift Box contains 9 pieces of their Mini 50-Year Aged Mandarin Peel Red Bean mooncakes with infusions such as yuzu, rose and osmanthus.

The box: Depending on the flavor of mooncake purchased, Shangri-la Singapore’s mooncake box for 2023 will come in either red standing type, red drawer type, baby blue drawer type or yellow standing type cases. These boxes can be repurposed to store jewelry and other keepsakes.

Dates: From now until 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$78 per box (4pcs baked)

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Emicakes

*Cheap Mooncake Deal* Emicakes is another dependable brand when it comes to baked mooncakes and durian snowskin mooncakes and their price point is usually slightly cheaper than competing brands. For 2023, durian lovers can once again savor their D24 Durian Mooncake. Emicakes uses smooth wagashi snowskin for the exterior, with aromatic D24 durian flesh within. For a higher grade of durian, Emicakes also has the Mao Shan Wang Mooncake filled with the creamy goodness of the king of fruits. Customers can choose to purchase boxes of either kind and also have the option to have half D24 / half Mao Shan Wang mooncakes. Among traditional baked mooncakes, they are among the lowest priced. Their White Lotus Single Yolk Baked Mooncakes are selling for well below S$40 for 4pcs.

The box: Emicakes’ mooncakes are presented in a light-colored rectangular tin box. 4pcs sets are encased in square boxes.

Prices: From S$31 (box of 2pcs) / S$35.90 (box of 4pcs baked mooncakes)

Dates: Now until 29th September 2023

Order here (S$4.99 delivery fee or self-pick up from one of their 8 outlets for free)

Capitol Kempinski Singapore

Capitol Kempinski Singapore is once again offering all of their mooncakes in handy mini versions for 2023. Among snowskin flavors, highlights this year include the Matcha Mochi Snowskin – rich matcha flavor with a mochi core is enveloped in a delicate snow skin for a bitter-sweet mooncake that brings the distinctive earthy aromatics of Japanese green tea. The glorious Champagne Truffle Snowskin makes a return with white chocolate, whipped cream, champagne, champagne paste, white lotus paste and champagne truffle.

Among their range of traditional mooncake flavors, the Mini White Lotus Paste with Egg Yolk leads this year’s pack as a standard to their collection. Encased within is pure lotus paste with a golden salted egg yolk, scrumptiously nestled in its core.  The Mini White Lotus Macadamia Nuts meanwhile brings with it a satisfying crunch to the affair with macadamia nuts interspersed throughout the pure lotus paste. A new flavor for 2023 is the Mini Almond with Red Bean Paste baked mooncake which comes with actual bits of almond within the red bean filling of the pastry.

The box: This year’s mooncakes from Capitol Kempinski Hotel are housed in a two-tier tin box with the facade of the Capitol Building on one side and the Stamford House on the other.

Dates: Now to 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$88 per box (8pcs traditional / 8pcs snowskin)

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Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

2023’s mooncake collection from Crowne Plaza Changi Airport include the Gula Melaka Walnut Latte, a new flavor that tempts with its smooth paste and distinctive aroma of palm sugar and crunchy walnut. This new offering sits alongside perennial favorites such as the White Lotus Paste with Double / Single Yolk, Low Sugar White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts and Assorted Nuts baked mooncakes. Their snow skin mooncakes this year are inspired by local desserts, comprising new flavors – Teochew Orh Nee as well as Ondeh Ondeh, among others.

The box: The hotel’s mooncake box takes the form of an orange or blue casing that can be repurposed to store trinkets. It is notable for its gold-hued airplane drawer handle.

Dates: Now until 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$78 per box (4pcs baked) / S$80 per box (4pcs snowskin)

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Yan

While Yan offers traditional baked white lotus mooncakes, many regulars make a beeline for their Thousand Layer Yam Mooncake. Spirals of flaky pastry encase an aromatic filling of sweet and earthy yam paste, available plain or with a salted egg yolk for a savory-sweet treat. These pastries require at least one day advance orders as these are freshly baked. Another popular flavor offered by Yan is the Mao Shan Wang Durian snowskin. Each piece promises to be luscious, creamy and bittersweet with Mao Shan Wang durian pulp enclosed in a soft pastel-yellow snowskin.

The box: Yan’s mooncakes are presented in eco-friendly paper boxes. A pull-open sleeve slides up to reveal swallows taking flight. Within the chest are individually packaged boxes illustrated with vibrant artwork.

Dates: Now until 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$40 per box (2pcs) / S$76 per box (4pcs)

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Raffles Hotel Singapore

The iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore continues to diversify its range of mooncake flavors this year, particularly in the area of snowskin mooncakes. Building on the usual success of their Champagne Truffle Snowskin Mooncake which will again be available in 2023, the property is once again offering the Yuzu and Osmanthus Snowskin Mooncake. Noted for its refreshing taste, yuzu’s tart flavors make for a good union with aromatic osmanthus tea leaves. Two new mooncake flavors from Raffles Hotel Singapore this year include the Sakura and Raspberry Truffle Snowskin Mooncake which incorporates the delicate flavors of fresh raspberries paired with the floral notes of cherry blossoms as well as the Yam and Coconut Rum Truffle Snowskin Mooncake. Here, the sweet notes of rum are mixed with velvety coconut and laced with white chocolate. The praline is enveloped with silky homemade yam paste.

Among traditional mooncake flavors, Raffles Hotel Singapore is offering the Double Yolk with Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste Mooncake, Mother-of-Pearl with Single Yolk and White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake and Pine Nuts with Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake.

The box: Raffles Hotel Singapore’s mooncakes comes in two types. Snowskin mooncakes are packed in the usual square tin boxes while traditional baked mooncakes come in a hard cardboard box.

Dates: Now to 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$97 per box (8pcs snowskin or 4pcs traditional)

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My Mum’s Cookies

*Halal Mooncakes* My Mum’s Cookies presents a number of value gift sets to choose from with its mooncake collection for 2023. The Value Red Mooncake Gift Set suits those who are on a budget. This 2-piece set consists of 1 pieces each of their Low Sugar Lotus and Low Sugar Lotus with Single Yolk mooncakes. You can also kick it up a notch with their Classic Mooncake Gift Set consisting of 2x Low Sugar Lotus with Single Yolk, 1x Low Sugar Lotus with Hawthorne and 1x Low Sugar Lotus. My Mum’s Cookies mooncakes are halal.

The box: Boxes differ depending on the type of set purchased. The Value Mooncake Set comes with a cubic cardboard cake box while other sets come in more elegant packaging.

Dates: Now until 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$34 for box of 2pcs

Order here (S$2 delivery fee)

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

New flavors from Xin Cuisine this year include the Mini Cheesecake Snowskin Mooncake which is filled with white lotus paste and a rich cream cheese praline as well as the Dirty Matcha Snowskin Mooncake which comes with smooth matcha lotus seed paste and a cafe latte praline. Lychee Martini Praline Snowskin Mooncake is the flavor to choose for those who like alcohol-infused treats. Durian lovers can indulge in their best-selling Peranakan Durian Snowskin Mooncake with iconic purplish blue skin. Xin Cuisine’s baked mooncakes this year come in low-sugar versions with the White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake coming in no / single / double yolk versions.

The box: Xin Cuisine’s mooncake box comes in a square shape and a floral motif. It can be repurposed as a jewelry box or to store keepsakes.

Dates: Now until 29th September 2023

Prices: From S$75 (4pcs traditional / 6pcs snowskin)

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Conrad Centennial Singapore

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Golden Peony at Conrad Centennial Singapore is sticking to time-honored classics with its mooncake collection this year. Look forward to yearly bestsellers such as Traditional Baked with Single Yolk in White Lotus Paste, Traditional White Lotus with Melon Seeds and Traditional Baked Double Yolk in White Lotus Paste. One new baked mooncake flavor from Golden Peony this year is the Traditional Baked with Jasmine Green Tea, a homage to the restaurant’s deep appreciation for Chinese tea culture. 

The box: Conrad Centennial Singapore’s baked mooncake boxes are presented in a red round leatherette box with a Chinese floral motif. The boxes can be repurposed to store jewelry and other valuables.

Dates: Now until 29th September 2022

Prices: From S$90 (box of 4pcs baked)

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