Mid-Autumn Festival is less than a month away and Singapore’s pastry chefs are once again pushing the boundaries of tradition with inventive mooncakes. While traditional baked mooncakes still hold their charm, it’s the delicate snowskin mooncakes that continue to capture our attention.
Characterised by their soft, chewy exterior made from glutinous rice flour and their endless flavour possibilities, these mooncakes have become canvases for culinary creativity. Over the years, chefs have begun creating their own interpretations of these mooncakes. From fruit-infused truffle pairings to tea-scented lotus pastes and even alcohol-inspired creations, there’s plenty to choose from, with one for every palate.
This year, options continue to be extensive, with hotels like InterContinental Singapore dreaming up creations that honour traditional tea appreciation with its unique tea-infused lotus paste. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore has debuted its Rum & Raisin Snowskin Mooncake, offering earthy, chocolatey and boozy flavours. Speaking of alcohol-inspired mooncakes, Raffles Hotel Singapore’s iconic Champagne Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake continues to be a staple in its snowskin mooncake lineup, alongside new boozy creations.
Whether you’re seeking something unique to share at family gatherings or a luxurious set for gifting, there’s no shortage of options. Here are some of Singapore’s best traditional baked mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.
Best snowskin mooncakes to try in Singapore this Mid-Autumn Festival
Raffles Sentosa Singapore has introduced its inaugural Mooncake Collection in time for Mid-Autumn Festival. Find classic and contemporary creations, including the Raffles Sentosa Sling Snowskin Mooncake. Inspired by the resort’s signature cocktail, this creation was dreamed up by cluster head of mixology Daniel Anthony and executive Chinese chef Ling Heng Yao. The tropical mooncake sees decadent chocolate truffles encased in a rich paste with tangy notes of passionfruit and calamansi, earthy watermelon skin and delicate rose nectar.
The mooncakes are housed in a sleek keepsake box beautifully adorned with flora that can be found around the resort. Along with the mooncakes, the set also features a bottle of the signature Raffles Sentosa Sling cocktail.
The Raffles Sentosa Sling Snow Skin Mooncake is priced at S$118. Order online or at Royal China from now until October 6.
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InterContinental Singapore’s Royal Heritage Tea Snow Skin Mooncake Series pays tribute to the elegance of traditional tea appreciation. Its sweet creations comprise a luscious truffle core wrapped in tea-infused lotus paste. The Black Nectar Tea with Pomegranate Truffle Ball for example, is filled with earthy white lotus paste and a tart pomegranate truffle centre. You won’t want to miss the limited edition InterContinental Negroni Lychee Martini Truffle Ball Mini Snow Skin Mooncake. An ode to the hotel’s signature cocktail, this mooncake is made with a Negroni truffle centre and premium white lotus seed paste. This exclusive mooncake is encased in a turquoise metal tin box decked in the iconic hotel facade.
The Royal Heritage Tea Snow Skin Mooncake Series is priced at S$102 for a box of four. The InterContinental Negroni Lychee Martini Truffle Ball Mini Snow Skin Mooncake is priced at S$108 for a tin of eight. Mooncakes are available for pre-order online or at Man Fu Yuan and collection is available from now until October 6.
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Beyond traditional mooncakes, the popular Mango Pomelo Snow Skin Mooncake makes a return. The delectable creation by Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo features a sweet mango with fresh pomelo centre. It’s encased in a soft and chewy snowskin. Mooncakes come in a traditional hand-crafted red box adorned with the restaurant’s signature golden motifs.
The Mango Pomelo Snow Skin Mooncake is priced at S$95 for a box of four. Available to order online and at Pan Pacific Singapore’s Mooncake Booth from now until October 6. Delivery and self collection options are available.
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The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore’s popular Champagne Truffle Mini Snowskin Mooncakes makes a return this Mid Autumn Festival. This treat features a champagne truffle centre wrapped in sweet lotus past and a chewy snowskin. Making its debut this year is the Rum & Raisin Snowskin Mooncake, another boozy treat which balances flavours of creamy chocolate, raisins and rum.
Each flavour is available individually or can be mixed and matched to create your own personalised set. Mooncakes come in sets of eight and are housed in an elegant musical box complete with floral motifs.
Mooncake sets are available from S$98 online. Available for order from now until October 6. Both self-collection and delivery options are available.
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Crystal Jade Group’s Autumn Duo Petite Snow Skin Mooncakes collection features two new flavours: Roasted Pistachio Mochi and Roasted Brown Rice Mochi Chocolate. The former is layered with lotus paste, roasted pistachio pasted and chopped roasted pistachio and wrapped in a mochi layer and smooth snow skin. The latter features smoky roasted genmai (brown rice) in a chocolate truffle. It’s encased in lotus paste and enveloped in a marbled brown snow skin.
The Autumn Duo Petite Snow Skin Mooncakes is priced at S$46 for four pieces and S$76 for eight pieces. Pre orders can be placed online until October 3 and at various outlets until October 6. Collection is available from now until October 6. Delivery is available at S$20 per location with three days advance notice.
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Raffles Hotel Singapore has added three bold new creations to this year’s snowskin mooncake lineup: Soursop & Gin, Merlot & Fig and Pistachio & Apricot. Try the Merlot & Fig Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake for a rich treat that’s inspired by the sun-drenched Mediterranean. For a more refreshing option, the Soursop & Gin Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake has a gin-infused truffle core that’s wrapped in a silky white lotus paste.
Of course, Raffles Hotel Singapore’s Champagne Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake continues to be a staple on the lineup. The iconic mooncake features a delicate truffle filled with champagne-infused cream. It’s encased in white lotus paste and wrapped in delicate snow skin.
Mooncakes are available from S$97 nett for a box of eight. Purchase from now until September 30 online and at Raffles Singapore’s Raffles Mooncake Booth. Collection of online orders are only available until October 3.
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This patisserie is celebrating the festive season with the Snowskin Mooncake Set. Four flavours are available, such as the Peach Tie Guan Yin, a light and delicate mooncake that blends floral tie guan yin tea with peach ganache. For a richer treat, the Banana Speculoos is a dessert-like treat filled with smooth banana cream and spiced speculoos. Mooncakes are recommended to be enjoyed chilled within two days of collections.
The Snowskin Mooncake Set is priced at S$68.70 and available online. Purchase two boxes for 20 per cent off and three boxes for 30 per cent off from now until September 15.
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If you’re one for unique flavours, you’ll want to Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant’s refreshed lineup of snowskin mooncakes. The Avocado with Brown Sugar Milk Tea Praline reimagines bubble tea in mooncake form. Find a rich brown sugar milk tea praline wrapped in a creamy gula Melaka-infused avocado paste. A soft snowskin completes the dessert. The Sea Salt Chocolate with Pistachio Kunafa Praline is another new addition. This treat pairs rich velvety chocolate with crawly pistachio praline. Crispy golden kunafa adds a crunch to each bite.
Mooncakes come housed in a chic flamingo pink gift box that’s finished with a red handle and gold-toned magnetic clasps. It’s adorned with delicate floral,s including peonies and daisies.
The Avocado with Brown Sugar Milk Tea Praline and Sea Salt Chocolate with Pistachio Kunafa Praline is priced at S$94 for eight pieces. The Assorted Snowskin Mooncakes box is priced at S$92 for eight pieces. Mooncakes are available to order online, with collection and deliveries available from now until October 6.
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Goodwood Park Hotel’s mooncake lineup honours time-honoured traditions with a local twist. Anticipate mooncakes with notes of tropical fruits and florals, like the Majestic Chrysanthemum Yuzu Mango Snowskin Mooncake. Available a part of the limited edition 125th Anniversary Special Gift Set, the mooncake is layered with yuzu cream, mango puree and mango cubes. The showpiece is housed in a sleek woven basket. Along with the Chrysanthemum Yuzu Mango snowskin mooncake, find local flavours like the nostalgic Chendol snowskin mooncake and Creamy Lotus Seed Paste with Kaya Mochi snowskin mooncake.
The 125th Anniversary Special Gift Set is available for S$88. Snowskin mooncakes are available in two pieces from S$50 and four pieces from S$80. Order online from now until October 6.
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Chocolate aficionados can savour Venchi’s Fase Lunare Collection this Mid-Autumn Festival. The mooncake collection is inspired by the different phases of the moon and pays homage to both tradition and Italian creativity. Three indulgent mooncakes are available: Honey and Walnut, Tea and Biscuits, and Extra Dark Nibs. The latter is perfect for those who enjoy intense dark chocolate, featuring a dark almond chocolate shell and base filled with rich dark chocolate dotted with crunchy cacao nibs. Share the Fase Lunare Collection Luxury Double Layer Gift Box with loved ones and savour its three mooncake flavours alongside 16 different chocolates.
The Fase Lunare Collection Luxury Double Layer Gift Box is priced at S$178 and available to purchase online and in-stores.
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