Endless Creative Shapes: Top 5 Viral Egg Cakes on IG in Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yawen, compiled and reported
 
Simple and delicious egg cakes are a popular budget-friendly afternoon tea choice for many Taiwanese. But nowadays, aside from crispy or fluffy textures, Taiwanese street vendors’ creativity knows no bounds—using unique shapes and designs to catch the eye and warm the heart. Here are 5 viral shaped egg cakes on IG.

1. Red Jade Full Red Heart Egg Cake
The Red Jade Full Red Heart Egg Cake has many branches, some of which are pop-up stores that change locations every few months. What’s particularly special is that each branch offers different shapes, including devilish hearts, rose heart flowers, magic swords, fashion handbags, little train engines, and other exquisite and plump shaped egg cakes. They’re definitely Instagram-worthy treats you’ll want to snap photos of right away.

【Eslite Station Front - First Heart Store】
Address: B1F, K Area, Underground Street, 47 Section 1, Zhongxiao West Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Location: Right behind the Eslite service desk in K Area, diagonally across from Starbucks
Business Hours: 10:00–22:30
 
【FAVtory Quick. Eat. Style - Nanshi Queen Store】
Address: No. 1, Nanjing West Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Location: Next to Daiso at Exit 3 of Zhongshan MRT Station
Business Hours: 11:00–21:30, until 22:00 on the day before holidays

2. Dum Dum Moai Mochi Cake
The Moai Mochi Cake comes in three rather unique flavors: original, sesame, and oolong tea—all unfilled, with a soft and moist texture that’s best enjoyed fresh and warm. The moai cake faces are also delightful, featuring five expressions besides the original blank look, including various playful and cute moods, making every photo lively and fun. It also collaborates with the Moai specialty store and dessert shop Walabi to offer design goods and a food space.

Location: No. 1, Lane 9, Boguan East Street, North District, Taichung City (inside Walabi Drink & Dessert)
Hours: 14:00–18:00