Personalized Mother’s Day Campaign: Early-Bird Discounts of Up to 15% Off on 5 Cake Options

Reported by Xiao Wan-Ning, Taipei

As mid-April arrives, Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Major hotels and bakeries are rolling out Mother’s Day cakes to capture business opportunities, with some even offering early-bird discounts to attract attention. In recent years, declining birth rates have become increasingly evident, prompting some businesses to introduce small cakes under 4 inches to tap into the smaller household market. HowToTrip has compiled information on five vendors that not only offer early-bird discounts but also personalized small-sized cakes, allowing readers to compare options before purchasing.

MANCAFE

% Mousse-style cakes limited to 6 inches, pre-order now for 10% off until 5/7, 15% off when buying any 2. (Photo provided by vendor)

MANCAFE, designed in 2014 with the concept of “ribbon/jewelry,” ingeniously combines locally inspired ingredients such as fresh bananas from Pingtung with high-end French ingredients. For the first time, it uses RaviFruit puree made from fresh fruits designated for the World Pastry Cup in Provence, France, along with 70% Belgian Callebaut chocolate and other premium ingredients to create cakes with a fresh, elegant French flair and layered flavors. Prices range from NT$400 to NT$650, making them easily accessible to fans of French desserts on a budget. From now until 5/7, pre-order any 6-inch cake for 10% off, or get 15% off when buying any 2.

agnes b.

% Limited edition from agnès b. Cafe L.P.G., available from April 14 to May 11, priced at NT$140 per slice. (Photo provided by vendor)

To celebrate Mother’s Day, agnès b. Cafe L.P.G. has specially launched a pre-order for the “Strawberry Vanilla Cream Chiffon Cake.” This soft chiffon cake is layered with strawberry and vanilla mousse whipped cream, and is available in different sizes: 4 inches for NT$550, 7 inches for NT$1,050, and 9 inches for NT$1,400. Pre-orders are accepted from now until May 8, with pickup available from May 1 to May 11. Additionally, a mini cake for individual enjoyment is available as a limited-time offer from April 14 to May 11, priced at NT$140 per slice.

85°C

▲ 85°C offers 15% off on pre-orders placed from now until May 8. (Photo by reporter Wei Yu-Ting)
This year, 85°C has introduced five small yet exquisite cakes ranging from 6 to 8 inches, featuring flavors such as strawberry, chocolate, and cheesecake. There’s also the “Berry Fragrant Cake,” which is ideal for takeout. Made with Italian PreGel yogurt ice cream, it’s low in fat and calories, paired with Belgian white chocolate for a refreshing sweet-and-sour taste. Pre-orders placed from now until May 8 are eligible for 15% off.

COLD STONE

▲ COLD STONE offers 10% off on all cakes 6 inches and above from now until May 4. (Photo by reporter Wei Yu-Ting)

COLD STONE is offering 10% off on all cakes 6 inches and above from now until May 4. Purchase the limited-edition “Sweet Garden” ice cream cake and receive a free pillow. Ice cream cake buyers can also enjoy an “I Love U” shaped candle and a cake steel knife set combo. Originally priced at NT$115, the combo is now available for NT$100.

Black as Chocolate

▲ 6-inch Chestnut Rice Wine Pineapple Chocolate Cake (regular price NT$980). (Photo provided by vendor)
Black as Chocolate, known for its rich and delicious chocolate desserts, has once again launched its signature chocolate cake for the season. Following the success of their 2013 pearl powder-infused white peach chocolate cake—a creative and elegantly designed treat that became a hit as a Mother’s Day gift—Black as Chocolate is introducing a new limited-edition creation for this Mother’s Day: the 6-inch Chestnut Rice Wine Pineapple Chocolate Cake (regular price NT$980), offering consumers a stylish new option to celebrate the festive occasion with mom.