Three rich layers of flavor～Maple Pudding Cheese Cake a must-try for cheese lovers

▲ Mizqi’s Signature Cake – Maple Pudding Cheese Cake. (Photo / Reporter Xu Enle, same below)

Reported by Xu Enle / Taipei

As the Spring Festival holiday draws to a close, if you’d rather not go out for an outing, why not enjoy an exquisite cake paired with coffee at home for a delightful afternoon tea? Located in Taipei’s Xinyi District, “Mizqi Professional Bakery” is renowned for its cheese desserts, and its classic signature “Maple Pudding Cheese Cake” with its rich, smooth texture has captivated many female customers.

This hidden gem, “Mizqi Professional Bakery,” located on Dadao Road, has been in business for 16 years. Though its exterior is unassuming, only insiders know it offers over 13 varieties of cakes as well as customized birthday cakes. The shop first gained fame for its full moon cakes, but its most popular item is the “Maple Pudding Cheese Cake,” which combines imported Canadian maple syrup with cheese. The outer layer is a bouncy, jelly-like maple pudding, the middle is wrapped with caramel pudding, and the inner layer is a heavy cheese cake. One bite instantly reveals the delicate blend of three textures, with just the right level of sweetness that’s not cloying—making you want to have one after another, leaving you exclaiming, “So happy!”

“I value the quality of the cake itself and insist on using high-quality, fresh ingredients while continuously developing new products,” says owner Fang Mingyan, who started as an apprentice at a traditional bakery at age 14 before moving on to Xiangshuai Pastry and Jinye Cake to hone her skills in rolled pastries and Western-style cakes. She says her passion for baking has never waned throughout her life. Especially as customers become more discerning about the texture and taste of desserts, she not only tries innovations but also spares no expense on selecting high-quality raw materials to ensure customer satisfaction and health. With over 30 years of experience, her eyes sparkle with enthusiasm for cakes—she’s truly one of Taiwan’s top-tier master bakers!


▲ Mizqi – French Apple Tart, the crust smells even more fragrant when warm.

Additionally, the shop’s second most popular dessert, the “French Apple Tart,” features fresh apples paired with a crispy tart crust, emitting a subtle, refreshing aroma with a delicate and refreshing taste, making it equally beloved. Owner Fang Mingyan says that the filling combines local ingredients, using small, tart apples simmered with sugar. The result is a filling that is neither too soft nor too hard, rich and moist, unlike some apple tarts that taste empty inside.


▲ Mizqi – Raw Chocolate Brownie.
For those who don’t have a sweet tooth, Mizqi also offers the “Raw Chocolate Brownie.” The owner uses 73% Belgian raw chocolate, offering two distinct layered flavors—the first is a bittersweet raw chocolate, and the second is the smooth texture of the cake. Its overall delicate and soft flavor overturns the usual dry, hard impression of brownies. It’s specially enhanced with imported American walnuts, whose rich aroma instantly blooms on the taste buds. The owner adds that there’s also a counter at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung, and in the future, they hope to establish brand stores in northern, central, and southern Taiwan so more people can experience the happiness they’re committed to.

▲ Mizqi Head Chef Fang Mingyan has extensive baking experience and presents the latest product – Fresh Milk Roll (left); the traditional large cake is also one of Mizqi’s long-time bestsellers.

Mizqi Professional Bakery (Closed from New Year’s Eve to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year)
Taipei Main Store
Address: No. 48, Dadao Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2759-8166

Taichung Shin Kong Branch (Open as usual)
Address: B2, No. 111, Section 2, Taichung Port Road, Xitun District, Taichung City
Phone: 04-2254-0471