During Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) Chinese people across the globe enjoy a delicious tradition — mooncakes to share with family and friends while celebrating the moon. Mooncakes are traditionally filled with either red bean or lotus paste along with an egg yolk. There are many variations such as matcha, custard, or chocolate to accommodate more modern tastes. However, in recent years we have been seeing brands get truly creative with their cakes, varying from ridiculously extravagant to absurdly weird.
Here are some mooncakes that you might wish or not wish to have:
KFC Spicy Chicken Mooncakes
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Looks like The Colonel wanted to craft some cakes too. Who knows, maybe they’re finger-lickin’ good?
Louis Vuitton Mooncakes
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Designer mooncakes for designer taste. The presentation is incredible. I hope unlike the Neverfull bag, we can get full from these cakes!
Green Common Plant-Based Vegan Mooncakes
It’s common knowledge that mooncakes are pretty caloric. They are by no means an everyday food. Companies like Green Common have introduced a new breed of health-conscious mooncakes that we can feel less guilty about. Their new flavors include Figs with Pistachio & Oat and Mixed Nuts with Blueberry & Purple Sweet Potato.
Gucci Mooncakes
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Is that a chest of treasure? Mooncakes? Okay, same thing. Gucci made sure their box would leave us starstruck.
Hennessy Snowskin Mooncakes
Yes, you can get litty off of mooncakes. Hennessy is offering a special Mid-Autumn Festival package with a handle of Henny, moon-shaped ice molds, coasters, a cocktail book, and two Hennessy-infused mooncakes.
Oreo Mooncakes
Western snack meets Eastern tradition.
Audemars Piguet Piano-Finished Mooncake Cabinet with Shadow Puppet Display
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Dinner AND a show.
Lady M’s Mooncake Lantern
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Beloved cake Boutique Lady M teamed up with Netflix this year to craft a beautiful mooncake box that doubles as a lantern. The box celebrates Netflix’s upcoming animated film, “Over the Moon”.
Starbucks Coffee Mooncakes
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Coffee with Caramel and Hazelnut, Lychee Black Tea, Pandan Lotus Paste with Egg Yolk, and Salted Caramel Chocolate.
Tiffany and Co. Mooncake Train
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All aboard for cakes and class!
Ferrari Mooncakes
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When these mooncakes come in their own Ferrari but you’re still driving a 2003 Honda Civic.
Dior Mooncakes
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It’s like opening the doors to a mooncake Narnia.
Hermès Bunny Astronauts
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Hermès’ box pays homage to the myth of moon goddess Chang’e. She had a rabbit companion with her on the moon.
Versace Mooncake Chest
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It looks like it could be a beautiful antique!
Godiva Chocolate Mooncakes
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Uhm, yeah, can I get one of these for my free chocolate of the month?
Durian Truffle Mooncakes with 24k Gold Bar
So just so you know, these mooncakes come with a 24k gold bar. Durian AND gold.
