Best Baked & Snowskin Mooncakes to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival 2022 With!

The season for mooncakes and the Mid-Autumn Festival is fast approaching, but it’s never too early to get a head start on snatching up your desired baked and snowskin treats! This year welcomes a plethora of exciting new flavours, classics that stay true to tradition, and the return of favourites that are back by popular demand.

Not to mention, every one of them comes in stylish gift boxes that are undoubtedly pleasing to the eye. Here’s the low down on where you can get the best mooncakes in Singapore!

Ding Bakery

Ding Bakery is back to impress once again with their stunning mooncake boxes packed with delicious goodies that will make for the perfect gift for business associates and loved ones alike. This year sees their signature baked treats presented in an elegant, treasure chest-inspired box made with premium suede and genuine aniline leather trimmings. 

Look forward to savouring the classics such as the Signature White Lotus Double Yolk Mooncake ($83.90 for four pieces) and Traditional Pandan Double Yolk Mooncake ($83.90 for four pieces), both of which come with options of no yolk. Ding Bakery has also rolled out a series of delicious new creations in their Assortment of Baked Mooncakes ($86.90) comprising White Lotus Double Yolk, Pandan Double Yolk, Traditional Mixed Nuts and Organic Matcha.

Revel in their decadent line of snowskin mooncakes that includes a luxurious Highland Mao Shan Wang Snowskin Mooncake ($86.90). Wrapped in a delicate, chewy snowskin is pure AAA Grade Mao Shan Wang durian flesh harvested from the mountains of Pahang. This undeniable best-seller will win over many with its rich, intense, and delectable flavours. 

We’re also excited to get a first look at the Assortment Snowskin Mooncake ($86.90 for eight pieces) featuring an array of new, modern flavours for folks of all ages to enjoy! Low in sugar with no preservatives added, inventive delights of French Earl Grey Lavender, Korean Yuzu, Authentic Gula Melaka and Treviso Tiramisu await.

Enjoy their early bird promotion of 30% off all mooncakes from now till 22 August 2022, and free delivery on all orders above $100 when you make your purchases via https://www.dingmooncake.com/.

Golden Moments

Everyone loves a good durian snowskin mooncake and Golden Moments crafts one of the best durian snowskin mooncakes out there! Featured by many top media, make this Mid-Autumn Festival one to remember with their Signature Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncake ($128.80) that is filled with 100% pure Mao Shan Wang durian puree in bamboo charcoal snowskin dusted with gold. This creamy decadent treat is fit for royalty! Another popular flavour is Docello Hazelnut Chocolate Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncake ($128.80) that marries a richly indulgent nutty chocolate with bittersweet durian. Looking for a boozy treat, the Lychee Martini Snowskin Mooncake ($108.80) which sees lychee-infused paste paired with martini in truffle balls will be right up your alley.

Enjoy a local twist in the Pandan Snowskin Mooncake ($108.80). Expect smooth lotus paste amped up with the fragrance of pandan and finished off with truffle balls in the heart of this delectable treat. Try all four varieties of snowskin mooncakes with the Assorted 4 Flavour Box ($128.80). Have a penchant for baked mooncakes? The Golden Lava Custard Mooncake ($88.80) revolutionises tradition with an oozy molten lava core of salted egg infused with French butter for an amazingly rich gastronomic experience. Gift A Golden Luxury, Gift Golden Moments. Perfect gifting for friends and family.

In celebration of their 5th anniversary, Golden Moments is having a 1-for-1 promotion for all mooncake products till 10 August 2022! All boxes of Golden Moments mooncakes come with a little festive gift of $200 dining and lifestyle vouchers from brands such as Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Everdesk+ Zalora, Deerma, Ruhens, Kenwood and many more. 

From 11 August 2022, stand a chance to win attractive prizes worth up to $30,000 from TCL Electronics, Dunlopillo, ErgoTune Chair, Iuiga, Lumos Projector and more, through their SPIN AND SURE WIN campaign!

Golden Moments mooncakes are available for purchase online from now till 10 September 2022 and at their pop-up booths at Takashimaya, TANGS Orchard, TANGS Vivo, NEX, J8, WestGate, selected NTUC Finest, SHELL, Cold Storage and 7-11 from 4 August 2022.

Aroma Truffle

Take your Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations to the height of decadence with Aroma Truffle’s highly anticipated Truffle Mao Shan Wang Durian Mooncakes ($108)! These rich, flavour-packed, eight bite-sized treats come in an absolutely grand two-tier midnight box embellished with gold and the silhouette of the truffle forest in Spoleto, Italy, giving it a touch of mystery and class. Each set comes with four decadent Onyx Truffle MSW Snowskin and four Frosty MSW Snowskin Mooncakes along with a complimentary Eight Treasure Organic Tea and a set of gold-plated cutlery. Fancy!

Cut into these velvety, snowskin mooncakes with Aroma Truffle’s gold-plated cutlery and enjoy the pure goodness of Pahang’s golden-hued Mao Shan Wang durian flesh wrapped in a delicate, pearly snowskin layer with Aroma Truffle’s Frosty Snowskin MSW Mooncake. Made with high-quality ingredients and no artificial additives, preservatives or sugar, this delectable 24k gold dusted treat exudes a creamy richness woven with a tanginess that will completely satisfy your palate; perfect for all durian lovers!

For an ultra-luxe gourmet experience, go for the 24K gold-dusted Onyx Truffle MSW Snowskin Mooncake which brings together the world’s boldest and most distinctive flavours into one seriously indulgent mooncake. The imported Italian Black Winter Truffles are infused into the chewy, charcoal snowskin to give it a fragrant aroma that beautifully synchronises with the divine flavours of the smooth Mao Shan Wang durian. Finish it off with their handcrafted Eight Treasure Organic Tea to get the best experience!

Only 2,600 boxes of these handcrafted treats are left for this season, so be sure to make your purchase at any retail store, their website, or head down to the Mid-Autumn Festival Fairs at Takashimaya, VivoCity and NEX. Get 40% off all Aroma Truffle products (except for their mooncakes and capped at $40) when you purchase their Truffle Mao Shan Wang Durian Mooncakes from now till 1 September 2022. While stocks last!

5 Star Dim Sum

Well-loved local dim sum joint 5 Star Dim Sum has just launched their own mooncakes range this year! The perennial favourites such as Single Yolk ($55/4 pieces) or Double Yolk ($60/4 pieces) White Lotus Mooncakes will always have a place in everyone’s heart and are a must-order, for most, every single year. Don’t miss 5 Star Dim Sum’s Teo-Chew Style Walnut Taro Paste with Lava Egg Custard Mooncake ($50/4 Pieces) which has a crispy and flaky exterior, smooth velvety interior, and a molten lava core. This unique creation, which is a dream come true for all who love a myriad of textures in their food, is also available with a single yolk ($50/4 pieces), without yolk ($45/4 piece), and in mini versions ($48-$50/9 pieces).

Apart from baked mooncakes, 5 Star Dim Sum has also rolled out enticing snowflake skin mooncakes — Mini Lava Egg Custard Crispy Snowflake Skin Mooncake ($50/9 Pieces). Crispy snowflake skin sounds intriguing, doesn’t it! Give them a try and let us know what you think! Other tantalising options include Japanese Purple Taro Paste with Lava Egg Custard Mooncake ($50/4 pieces), and Single Yolk Mocha Coffee Paste Mooncake ($55/4 Pieces).

Enjoy a 20% discount on orders placed from now till 02/09/2022 and a 10% discount from 03/09/2022 to 10/09/2022. Self collection is available at 6 participating stores, or you can opt for delivery ($12). Orders of 10 boxes and above will receive free delivery. Call or Message 93492970 to place your orders right now!

Eu Yan Sang

Now, this is definitely a set of mooncakes that will impress the parents, in-laws and bosses! Eu Yan Sang has released two types of luxurious mooncakes that incorporate – you guessed it – premium bird’s nest. Talk about a boon to your health, beauty, and stomach! Savour the delicate flavours of the Red Date Bird’s Nest Mooncakes that nourishes you from the inside out, and be refreshed by the vibrant, citrus notes from the Orange Peel White Lotus Bird’s Nest Mooncakes. 

All mooncakes are made with reduced sugar white lotus paste and come packaged in a garnet red gift box that’s certainly befitting royalty. Their Mid-Autumn gift sets are going at Early Bird Special prices from now till 10 August 2022 and are priced from $88 – $148. Choose from sets that come packaged with Majestic Premium Cave Bird’s Nest or Superior Bird’s Nest Goji Berry Snow Fungus for extra bird’s nest indulgence that are 100% worth splashing out on! Visit their website to make your pre-orders now!

Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore

Tradition and innovation walk hand in hand at Pan Pacific Singapore this Mid-Autumn Festival as Hai Tien Lo presents a stunning series of baked and snowskin mooncakes. Enjoy old-but-gold classics of White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk ($86) and Double Yolk ($88) that stay true to tradition, alongside new additions of White Lotus Paste with Melon Seed ($84) and Pandan Paste with Pumpkin Seeds ($84). 

When it comes to snowskin mooncakes, you can’t go wrong with perennial favourites like the Mao Shan Wang Durian Mooncake ($108) which promises a rich, creamy durian paste wrapped in a chewy, charcoal-coloured snowskin that’s accentuated with gold, and the White Lotus Paste with Salted Egg Yolk Mooncake ($86) that pays homage to tradition. For fun, inventive flavours that are sure to impress, go for the subtly enchanting flavours of tea-infused Peppermint Paste with Chamomile Truffle ($86) and floral Rose Lychee ($86). We also love the deliciously rich flavours of the Hazelnut Chocolate with Matcha ($86)!

Mid-Autumn Festival is a season of giving and Pan Pacific Singapore’s opulent Premium Gift Set ($138) is the perfect keepsake for both business associates and loved ones alike. Housed in a gorgeous ruby red box lined with a velvet interior, this limited edition gift box features an assortment of four baked mooncakes as well as a delicate, handcrafted tea set. After all, nothing beats enjoying mooncakes with tea.

Enjoy 15% off all mooncake orders, except the Premium Gift Set, for orders placed from 1 August 2022. All orders require three working days to be processed and can be purchased at the restaurant or via their website at ppsinshop.com.

Collection can be made from 1 August to 10 September 2022 from 11am to 7pm at the hotel’s mooncake booth which will be located on Level 2 of Pan Pacific Singapore (beside JTB Lounge). Delivery is also available from 11.30am to 7pm at a fee.

Hong Kong MX Mooncakes

Providing versatile choices, Hong Kong MX mooncakes is always one to impress all ages. The best-selling lava custard series is back and better than ever, along with a brand new packaging to look forward to! The signature Lava Custard Mooncake ($69.50), using their unique double-baked technique to achieve a luscious ooze and milky crust, a must-have item for Mid-Autumn Festival. Folks who enjoy sampling a party of flavours will love the Lava Quartet Mooncake ($72) that comes laden with the classic Lava Custard, Lava Chocolate, Lava Caramel Macchiato and Lava Cheese. 

Purists who have a penchant for tradition will adore the traditional baked mooncakes series that are low in sugar. Go classic with the White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolk ($69.50) or opt for the mixture of tradition and something new,  the Red Bean Paste with Double Egg Yolk ($64) and Classic Mixed Nuts ($68.50).

We always can’t wait to get our first look at Hong Kong MX character mooncakes! The adorable minions have made a return in a new look featuring Bob! The adorable bobblehead holds three mini Lace Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes, each one featuring a decadent, stretchy texture toffee-like centre that makes it an absolute treat. It also comes with a limited edition 3D package box and paper bag! This year on top of Bob, Spiderman and Dorameon will be making their appearances too!

Enjoy free delivery for purchases above $200 and free gifts for total cart purchases above $100. Visit their website to place your orders today!

Hua Ting Restaurant, The Orchard Hotel Singapore

From the kitchens of Hua Ting Restaurant comes an enticing series of traditional baked mooncakes and delectable snowskin mooncakes. For folks who enjoy old-school favourites of baked goods, partake in classics such as White Lotus Paste with Double Yolk and Macadamia Nuts ($82) and Seeds of Harmony ($80) that come packed with an assortment of nuts. A new exciting variation to look forward to is the Osmanthus Oolong with Macadamia Nuts ($78) — a treat that’s light on the palate but incredibly satisfying at the same time.

Hua Ting Restaurant’s line of snowskin mooncakes is not only pleasing to the eyes, but the flavours are certainly some to be reckoned with. Stay old but gold with the Salted Egg Yolk Custard ($74) or enjoy an uplifting refresher with their all-new Passionfruit with Hazelnuts ($74). Looking to keep the party going? Indulge in the Blueberry with Vintage Hua Diao Wine ($74) and White Lotus Paste with Champagne Ganache ($74).

Enjoy an early-bird promotion of 25% off all mooncakes when you make your purchase from now till 31 August 2022, both online and at the Orchard Hotel Lobby Kiosk. Collection period runs from now till 10 September 2022 from 12pm to 8pm. For more information, visit their website or call 9186 8031.

Man Fu Yuan, InterContinental Singapore

A picture of class and elegance, InterContinental Singapore enchants all with their artisanal baked and tea-infused snowskin mooncakes, not to mention the gorgeous emerald box adorned with motifs of flowers and butterflies that houses these handcrafted creations. Shaped in award-winning Man Fu Yuan’s iconic rose design, the Snow Skin Mooncake: Signature Tea Treasures ($98) unveils four limited-edition flavours with decadent truffle centres. Enjoy the harmonious blend of fruits and tea in the Passionfruit Earl Grey and Lychee Oolong before indulging in fun flavours of Thai Cheese Milk Tea and Sea Salt Caramel Rose. 

Another exclusive snowskin mooncake that will bring you to the height of luxury is the limited edition InterContinental Negroni Truffle Snow Skin Mooncake ($126). This premium treat makes for quite the boozy indulgence!

The Mid-Autumn Festival is also an apt season for gifting and the Assorted Premium Baked Mooncakes ($106) is the perfect way to reflect it. Designed by Executive Chinese Chef Aaron Tan, this exquisite collection includes a sophisticated ivory tea set that is sure to capture all hearts. Of course, the lucky recipient will also get to feast on baked mooncakes featuring irresistible flavours of Black Sesame, Sakura Shrimp, Pineapple Matcha and Oolong Cashew.

Purchases made on InterContinentalShoppe.sg from now till 17 August 2022 can enjoy 30% savings on selected mooncakes while orders made from 18 August to 10 September 2022 onwards can enjoy 25% savings on selected mooncakes. Walk-in purchases are available at Man Fu Yuan Shoppe at the Level 1 side entrance of InterContinental Singapore from 25 July to 10 September 2022.

For more information, visit singapore.intercontinental.com/mooncakes, email sinhb-festive@ihg.com or call 6825 1131 / 1132.

Paradise Group

Paradise Group is ready to make this Mid-Autumn Festival a truly unforgettable one. Alcohol enthusiasts will fall head over heels in love with the Liqueur Snow Skin Mooncakes ($68) made up of a series of delicate treats infused with a variety of liqueurs. Take a mini gastronomic trip to Japan with the invigorating flavours of the Yuzu Sake with Chestnut Paste, before going on a little coffee break with the Irish Coffee Liqueur with Lotus Paste. We also love the vibrant elegance of the Martell Cherry with Lotus Paste and, of course, who doesn’t enjoy a classic Lychee Martini with Jasmine Paste?

For those who prefer to stick to the status quo of tradition, take your pick amongst Paradise Group’s traditional baked mooncakes that include Pure White Lotus Paste ($58), White Lotus Paste with Single or Double Yolk ($64/68) and White Lotus Paste with Assorted Nut ($66). Can’t decide on just one? Get all four with the Assorted Traditional Baked White Lotus Paste Mooncakes ($66). 

Other wildly popular favourites that shouldn’t be missed out on are the Mini Baked Custard with Molten Salted Egg Yolk ($60), featuring an indulgent blend of sweet and savoury goodness at its core, and Teochew Yam Pastry with Single Yolk ($60) that sees fresh yam paste (made upon order) coupled with salted egg yolk, pine nuts and a white sesame seed base, all encapsulated in a flaky pastry. (Note: both mooncakes requires advance order)

Citibank and Maybank Credit or Debit Cardmembers, and PGR Members can enjoy exclusive discounts of 15% off all mooncakes from 1 August to 14 August 2022 and 10% off from 15 August to 10 September 2022. Not a member? You can still enjoy 10% off all mooncakes from 1 August to 14 August 2022 and a 20% discount for bulk orders of above 50 boxes.

Pre-order starts from 1 August while collection of mooncakes is available from 12 August 2022 onwards at all Paradise Group restaurants except Le Shrimp Ramen, LeNu and Canton Paradise Noodle and Congee House.

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

You can always count on Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel to pull out all the stops with their wide repertoire of premium baked and snowskin mooncakes. Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant is set to usher in the Mid-Autumn Festival with a medley of new flavours and classics, designed to please everyone from all walks of life. 

Open new doors into the gastronomical world with Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s newest line of snowskin mooncakes. Revel in the sweetness of fruity, summer-like flavours with the Tropical Soursop Vanilla ($80) and Peach Passionfruit Truffle Blueberry ($80). We also love a bold mooncake and the Cognac Truffle Tiramisu ($82) certainly packs a punch. Can’t decide on one? The Assorted Snowskin Mooncakes ($80) includes all three flavours, and the White Lotus Seed Paste with Salted Egg Truffle. The elegant Superior Rose Bird’s Nest with Golden Custard Paste ($108) and Pure ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Premium Grade Durian ($98) are also back by popular demand!

Nothing screams classic quite like traditional baked mooncakes and the new tea-infused Imperial “Long Jing” Tea with Pumpkin Seeds Baked Mooncakes ($82) takes the festivities up a notch. The aroma of the high-end, premium tea leaves melds beautifully with the lotus paste and the score of pumpkin seeds adds a lovely nutty hint to the baked treat. Indulge in more of these golden brown treats in a box of Assorted Baked Mooncakes ($80) that includes old-but-gold classics of White Lotus Seed Paste with Double and Single Yolk and White Lotus Seed Paste with Macadamia Nuts. 

The gourmands who enjoy the finer things in life will enjoy toasting to the festivities with all-new Golden Black Truffle Baked Mooncakes with Jamon Iberico Ham & Single Yolk ($88). This new creation is also available in the Premium Gift Set ($238) which comes with a bottle of Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut (375ml).

Enjoy an early-bird 20% discount on online orders from now till 14 August 2022, and a 15% discount from 15 August to 10 September 2022. Not only that, self-collection orders get an additional 8% discount.

For more information, visit www.celebratorydelights.com/mooncakes, call 6831 4708, email singaporemarriott.festive@marriott.com or drop by the mid-autumn booth at the hotel’s forecourt entrance from 7 August 2022 onwards.

Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Swinging into the Mid-Autumn festivities full force is Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium with a bounty of seasonal goodies that include the returning signature favourites, and brand-new flavours from the kitchen of Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant. This year’s series of snowskin mooncakes has not just one, but three flavours making their debut. Make your Mid-Autumn Festival a boozy celebration with the Rum & Raisin Praline ($73) and Lychee Martini Praline ($73) or find a taste of summer in the fruit-forward Soursop Paste with Dragon Fruit ($73). Can’t settle on just one flavour? The Assorted Mini Snowskin Mooncakes ($76) gives you a taste of everything including hot favourite Peranakan Durian, Green Tea Chrysanthemum Praline and Pandan Champagne. 

And of course, tradition hasn’t been forgotten with the timeless Low Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk Baked Mooncake ($82). Handcrafted in-house, this classic treat lets you indulge without stressing over your sugar intake! 

Fans of the Teochew Yam Paste with Single Yolk Mooncake ($82) will be pleased to know that this deliciously flaky treat is back after a two year hiatus. The beautifully golden pastry is just as toothsome as ever, beholding an amazingly smooth yam paste, and salted egg yolk. Another returning classic is the Mini Baked Egg Custard with Half Yolk Mooncake ($74), featuring a rich, velvety custard and egg yolk within a baked outer layer.

The mooncakes are available for pre-order from now till 6 September 2022 via their e-shop, with collection and delivery available from 8 August 2022. Enjoy 35% off both traditional baked and snowskin mooncakes with promo code <MOONCAKE35> and 20% off signature series mooncakes with <SIGNATURE20> before 9 August 2022.

For more information, visit their website, email xin.sinhi@ihg.com or call 3138 2531. 

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant, Carlton Hotel Singapore

Carlton Hotel Singapore and Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant seek to impress with their beautifully hand-crafted mooncakes of both the baked and snowskin variety. Making its debut this year is the Mini Sakura Milk Tea Snowskin ($80). The lovely blush-pink snowskin is imbued with the delicate aroma of cherry blossoms, which perfectly complement the luscious milk tea paste dotted with chocolate crunch bits. Love this Japanese-inspired twist? Don’t miss out on the Mini Green Tea, Yuzu & Plum Snowskin ($80), and the ever-popular Mini ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian Snowskin ($88). 

Whether you’re sticking to tradition or looking for something with a twist, the baked mooncakes series has something for everyone! The Traditional Mixed Nuts ($86), Red Lotus Paste with Double Yolk ($86) or White Lotus Paste with Single/Double Yolk ($82/86) will not disappoint. We’re most looking forward to their unique Mini Walnut Moontarts with Yolk ($80) that sees the perennial white lotus paste and salted egg yolk wrapped in a fragrant crust peppered with walnuts.

Receive your festive treats in a hologram flower-adorned trapezium gift box (made entirely of sustainable materials!) that opens up to unveil your mooncakes nestled in vibrant pink shelving. Classy and elegant, this makes the perfect gift for loved ones, business associates and even yourself!

Enjoy an early-bird discount of 30% off all mooncake orders made from now till 12 August 2022. From 13 August to 10 September 2022, enjoy 25% off orders of 30 boxes or less, and 30% off orders of 31 boxes or more.

Make your purchases online from now till 2 September at celebrations.carltonhotel.sg, or at Carlton Hotel Lobby booth from 1 August 2022. For enquiries, visit carltonhotel.sg/midautumn, call 6349 1292 or email restaurants@carltonhotel.sg.

We hope you’ve found yourselves the perfect set of mooncakes that will bring festive cheer to you and your loved ones. Team MTC is off to scarf down more mooncakes and we wish you a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!