By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Renowned online group-buying dessert brand Yani sparked a nationwide craze in Taiwan after launching its "Fresh Cream Roll" in 2013. In addition to the original flavor, the brand has continuously refined its offerings, introducing many new delicious varieties including extra-dark chocolate, matcha fern cake, and sakura swirl, among other bestsellers. Over the past four years, it has launched more than 30 flavors.
The Six Delicious Equations of Yani’s Fresh Cream Roll. (Photo provided by Yani)
Yani stated: “Among the many flavors of fresh cream rolls, the most enduring and popular is the simplest and most unadorned 'Original Flavor Fresh Cream Roll,' which accounts for over 50% of all fresh cream roll sales. As the original flavor celebrates its fourth year, it adheres to the Six Delicious Equations—insisting on using fresh cream sourced from Hokkaido, employing Japanese cake-specific flour to create a 'breathable' choux pastry, and ensuring daily fresh preparation. With the perfect ratio and the skilled hand-rolling technique of our chefs, we craft an unforgettable, top-tier velvety texture.”
The velvety-textured Original Flavor Fresh Cream Roll. (Photo provided by Yani)
With the arrival of the hot summer, Yani has introduced a range of golden-hued new products themed around “mango.” The “Yani Fresh Cream Roll – Fresh Mango” (priced at NT$485) features whole, tender, and juicy “Zai Huang” Irwin mangoes, rolled into refreshing fresh cream to create a light and delicious treat. The new “Mango Fresh Cream Ice Cream” perfectly blends the sweet and tangy flavor of mango with Hokkaido fresh cream, delivering a refreshing mango aroma and a delicate creamy texture. Among the tart selections, the “Fresh Mango Ding Ding” (priced at NT$560) takes the spotlight—a bright, golden mango tart that fully retains the rich aroma of mango, complemented by mango custard and soft cake, offering a delightful surprise with every bite.
Yani has introduced a range of golden-hued new products themed around mango. The “Fresh Mango Fresh Cream Roll” carefully selects whole “Zai Huang” Irwin mangoes, rolled into refreshing fresh cream to create a light and delicious treat. (Photo provided by Yani)
In Japan, June 6th is “Cake Roll Day,” not only because the cross-section of a sliced cake roll resembles the number 6, but also because the Japanese pronunciation of 6 is similar to that of the word for “roll” (cake). Therefore, Yani has designated the 6th of every month as “Yani Fresh Cream Roll Day.” Through this special occasion, Yani hopes to remind people in Taiwan to share Yani Fresh Cream Rolls with their beloved family and close friends. Through this simple delight, it aims to bring profound happiness. June 6th is also the annual birthday of the “Yani Fresh Cream Roll.” To celebrate, Yani has created a unique “Sharing Outfit,” paired with a cheerful “Yani Theme Song” to choreograph a “Sharing Dance.” Yani invites its fans to become “Seeds of Sharing,” hoping that every consumer who loves Yani will share the joy and happy moments of enjoying delicious desserts with more family and friends.
To celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Fresh Cream Roll, Yani has created a unique “Sharing Outfit” and choreographed a “Sharing Dance” to the cheerful Yani theme song. (Photo provided by Yani)
The reason behind the enduring popularity of the Yani Fresh Cream Roll lies in its commitment to the “Six Delicious Equations,” which include “like drinking a glass of fresh Hokkaido milk,” “breathable choux pastry,” “the perfect ratio,” “carefully selected ingredients for delicious and safe eating,” “freshly handmade with skilled hand-rolling,” and “innovative flavors.” Furthermore, there have been no reductions or adjustments to the recipe or ingredients in the four years since its launch. Yani has only made slight adjustments to the baking temperature of the cake body, aiming to ensure that the fresh cream roll retains excellent freshness and a plump crust even after baking and refrigeration. Through its long-standing commitment to the “Six Delicious Equations,” Yani has created the No. 1 best-selling delicious fresh cream roll, hoping to bring the wonderful taste and deep memories of sharing happiness with family and friends.
To celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Fresh Cream Roll, from now until June 30th, present your Enjoy Card, make a single top-up of NT$3,000 and make a purchase to receive one Original Flavor Fresh Cream Roll (limit one per card, redeemable until July 31st, excluding the Tainan store). Purchasing the “Yani Fresh Cream Roll – Fresh Mango” with the Enjoy Card also enjoys a special price of two rolls for NT$888.