Last week we rounded up some of the best mooncakes this year, and you might've noticed that they're all from established brands, restaurants and hotels. Here at Trending.SG, we're all for supporting local, so we also want to shine a light on some of our homegrown home bakers!
And now that Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, it seems like many home bakers have switched from cookies and burnt cheesecakes to – you guessed it – mooncakes.
@rachelrax
Galaxy-themed mooncakes anyone? These delightful little mooncakes are sure to wow your Instagram followers as well as your tastebuds. If you want something that's neither traditional nor snowskin mooncakes, these mousse-like mooncakes by @rachelrax are available in five flavours: Oriental Lotus with Salted Egg, Honey Purple Sweet Potato Lotus with Taro, Yuzu Lotus with Lemon Curd, Black Sesame Lotus with White Sesame Peanut, and Mao Shan Wang Puree.
Prices start from $68 for a box of four. Order here!
@tablebakes.sg
Not a fan of traditional mooncakes? Or love 'em but worried about the cholesterol? We love it when there's a healthier version of our favourite local treats! These jelly mooncakes by tablebakes.sg are available in five classic and two premium flavours: Chendol, Dragonfruit Black Sesame, Matcha Red Bean, Mango Sago, Milk Choco Oreo, Pandan Red Bean, Mango Lava and Durian Puree.
Prices start at $22 for a box of four classic flavours. Order via DM.
@tasteabakes
@tasteabakes started out with burnt cheesecakes but they've also started making snowskin mooncakes for Mid-Autumn! They are 100% homemade with no preservatives, no artificial colouring and less sugar. Look forward to four flavours with Blue Pea with Lotus, Matcha with Red Bean, Original with Sweet Potato & Cranberry and Sweet Potato with Taro.
Prices start at $26 for a bundle of two. Order via DM.
@thepatiobaker
Flaky yam mooncakes might not be very common, but they're sure a thing! If they're your favourite type of mooncakes, consider supporting @thepatiobaker's Rainbow Teochew Orh Nee Mooncakes! They come with single yolks too, and even sugar-free options for those who are health-conscious. Make sure you make your order soon because slots are filling up fast!
Enquire about prices and order via DM.
@corine_n_cake
These mooncakes almost look too cute to eat! Choose from two flavours: White Lotus with Whole Salted Egg, Durian Lotus with Whole Salted Egg and five designs: Totoro, Gudetama, a rose, bunny, or piggy. Can't decide which to order? You can also mix and match designs and flavours!
DM for more info about prices and how to order.
@charlesbakery
We've had sweet and savoury mooncakes, but what about spicy ones? Made with lotus paste and nyonya sambal, these unique mooncakes are sure to hit a new spot. Want something more traditional? @charlesbakery is also making traditional assorted nuts mooncakes made with bak kwa, walnuts, bitter almonds, regular almonds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds.
$58 for a box of four. Order via DM!
@allyear.sg
We celebrate Mid-Autumn with our families, but why not include our pooches too? These Japanese Sweet Potato Skin Mooncakes with Pumpkin and Salmon Filling are made specially for your doggos. Since the festival is all about completeness and unity, it makes complete sense to include all of our family members.$12.70 for two. Find out more here and DM to order.