Every Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore brings one delicious dilemma should you go for classic baked mooncakes or snow skin mooncakes? Both are festive favourites, yet they couldn’t be more different in taste, texture, and tradition.
Whether you’re a long-time mooncake lover or a first-time buyer, this quick guide helps you decide which one suits your palate best with inspiration from Bread Garden’s Mooncake Collection.
What Are Classic Mooncakes?
Classic mooncakes, often called traditional baked mooncakes, are the most recognisable type. They have a golden-brown pastry crust made with flour and golden syrup, encasing rich fillings like lotus paste, salted egg yolk, or mixed nuts.
Why People Love Them
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Timeless flavour: Sweet-savoury balance between lotus paste and salted yolk.
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Symbolic value: Represent unity, prosperity, and family tradition.
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Perfect with tea: Their richness pairs beautifully with Chinese tea after dinner.
Top picks from Bread Garden:
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White Lotus Double Yolk Baked Skin Mooncake — smooth, fragrant, and full of festive meaning.
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Macadamia Nuts with Single Yolk — aromatic and crunchy with natural sweetness.
If you love tradition, warmth, and nostalgia, the classic baked mooncake never goes out of style.
What Are Snow Skin Mooncakes?
Snow skin mooncakes are the modern, no-bake alternative soft, chewy, and served chilled. Their pastel colours and creative fillings make them a hit among younger audiences and dessert lovers.
Made with glutinous rice flour and stored in cool temperatures, they deliver a refreshing contrast to the rich baked variety.
Why People Love Them
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Light and less sweet: Great for Singapore’s humid weather.
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Visually appealing: Comes in elegant, colourful designs.
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Creative fillings: From fruit-infused to creamy cheese blends.
Best-sellers from Bread Garden:
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Raspberry Cheese Snow Skin Mooncake — creamy and tangy, perfect for modern palates.
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Matcha Red Bean Snow Skin Mooncake — earthy, smooth, and lightly sweet.
If you enjoy refreshing desserts or want something unique for gifting, snow skin mooncakes are a must-try.
Which Should You Try This Year?
If you’re new to mooncakes or looking to surprise your guests, the answer might be: both.
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Choose classic baked mooncakes for elders, family gatherings, or corporate gifting — they carry heritage and symbolism.
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Go for snow skin mooncakes when gifting friends, couples, or younger family members — they’re trendy, vibrant, and fun.
For the best of both worlds, explore Bread Garden’s Mooncake Gift Sets — elegant assortments combining both traditional and snow skin favourites in one box.
Takeaway
Classic baked mooncakes deliver comfort and nostalgia, while snow skin mooncakes offer creativity and freshness. Whichever you choose, both celebrate togetherness — the true spirit of Mid-Autumn.
Make this year’s celebration special with handcrafted mooncakes from Bread Garden’s Mooncake Collection freshly made, beautifully packed, and perfect for gifting.