Taipei chiffon cake specialty shop – Adults-only chocolate brownie!

Currently, Migo’s Cakes蜜?拾伍 offers five chiffon cake flavors: lemon, banana, sesame, berry, and Matcha from Jingliuyuan. Each chiffon cake comes in two options: plain cake ($170) or with filling (+$20). The menu changes seasonally based on available ingredients, and a strawberry flavor is set to launch in January.

%Plain chiffon cake $170 / With filling
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Migo’s Cakes蜜?拾伍’s hollow chiffon cake is first coated with a layer of homemade berry jam, then spread with fresh cream, and topped with blueberries. The shop uses freshly molded chiffon cakes prepared that morning and whips the fresh cream to order, so there’s about a 15-minute wait from ordering to serving. The moist and elastic cake pairs well with fresh blueberries and raspberries, or with a dab of the homemade jam and fresh cream. Its mildly sweet and tangy flavor is quite pleasant.

%Plain chiffon cake with filling $170
Enjoy an instant $30 discount on any drink when paired with an in-store meal (discount only valid for dine-in).

Migo’s Cakes蜜?拾伍’s light yellow cake is dotted with green specks resembling lemon zest, giving off a subtle lemon aroma. The middle is filled with freshly whipped cream and topped with homemade yellow lemon sauce. However, the lemon sauce is quite tart and can overpower the cake’s flavor. It’s recommended to use just a small amount of the lemon sauce alongside the cream for a fresher taste.

%Lemon chiffon cake with filling $150
Made with Michel Cluizel chocolate, the dessert is presented on a white plate garnished with self-brewed brandy-flavored raisins and vanilla ice cream, sprinkled with sugar that resembles snowflakes. A small bite reveals a slightly crispy outer layer and a soft inside with the bitter-sweetness of chocolate and a hint of brandy. Paired with the vanilla ice cream, this cool brownie delivers a rich, adult-oriented flavor.

%Chocolate brownie $180 / Comes with side salad and yogurt
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If you enjoy toast that’s crispy but not dry, this sandwich comes with smoked chicken thigh, crisp apple slices, and cucumber. The fillings are tasty, though the curry sauce could be richer. Fresh lettuce is served with a self-made sweet fruit salad dressing, and the yogurt has a self-made kiwi sauce with a nice sweet-tangy flavor. The portion size is just right, though the overall experience isn’t particularly memorable.

Left: Smoked chicken sandwich $160

Made with 100-year-old Kyoto tea house Jingliuyuan’s matcha and fresh milk from Tainan’s Hexiang Ranch. The portion is moderate with a refreshing taste. The matcha has a slight sweetness accompanied by a milky aroma.

Right: Pineapple-passionfruit toast $150

It contains fresh pineapple pulp and passionfruit. We both thought it was a bit too sweet – reducing the sweetness would improve it.

Postscript
Having started learning how to bake cakes a month or two ago, my perspective on desserts has changed. Chiffon cake, which only requires five ingredients – eggs, milk, oil, sugar, and flour – may seem simple in terms of ingredients for a delicious and presentable cake, but it’s actually quite complex. The owner of Migo’s Cakes蜜?拾伍, who is also the sole pastry chef, draws on her chiffon baking experience learned in Japan. She uses local Tainan fresh milk and eggs, along with Japanese low-gluten flour and rice oil, combining them with her own recipe. I appreciate how Migo’s Cakes蜜?拾伍 transforms what might otherwise be ordinary chiffon cakes into charming and elegant treats.

Migo’s Cakes蜜?拾伍 Dessert Café
Address: 3F, No. 77, Lane 77, Chifeng Street, Datong District, Taipei City (3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Shuanglian MRT Station)
Business hours: Closed on Tuesdays
Monday–Sunday: 12:00–21:00
Phone: 02-25506505
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