The viral dessert in New York, the Raindrop Cake created by Darren Wong, draws its inspiration from Japan’s Mizu Shingen Mochi. Its transparent, round, smooth appearance and simple yet delicious taste have sparked curiosity and discussion among New Yorkers.
Raindrop Cake has gained immense popularity in New York. (Image source / Raindrop Cake)
Mizu Shingen Mochi from Yamanashi Prefecture is a popular local specialty. (Image source / Kinseiken)
The ingredients of Raindrop Cake are roasted soybean flour and brown sugar syrup. Photos shared widely on social media have generated significant attention and discussion, making it one of the dessert topics that defined New York’s food scene in 2016. It uses a water droplet as its brand logo, and is also referred to as Waterdrop Cake.
Many netizens jokingly compare the transparent, colorless Raindrop Cake to a saline breast implant. (Image source / Raindrop Cake)
Simple plating and seasoning create the Raindrop Cake’s transparent visual and unique mouthfeel. (Image source / Raindrop Cake)
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