What is a Momoyama mooncake?
A Momoyama mooncake is a baked Cantonese mooncake with a pale, tender skin that takes its colour from natural ingredients instead of from browning in the oven. It is baked, not chilled, which is what separates it from a snowskin mooncake.
Are Momoyama mooncakes less sweet than traditional mooncakes?
The skin carries less sugar than a classic baked skin, so what you taste first is the paste rather than the sweetness. Colour comes from the ingredients themselves — no artificial colouring.
What flavours are in the 2026 Momoyama range?
Four:
– Pure White Lotus with Salted Egg Yolk — the classic pairing of smooth white lotus and a rich, savoury yolk, in a Momoyama skin.
– Uji Matcha White Lotus with Valrhona Yuzu Chocolate — earthy ceremonial-grade Uji matcha against the tang of yuzu paste and Valrhona yuzu chocolate.
– Chocolate Lotus with Pistachio Crunch — built after the viral pistachio kunafa, rebuilt with Italian pistachio paste, whole pistachios and Belgian chocolate lotus.
– Mixed Berry Lotus with Raspberry Rose — rose petals folded through the paste with freeze-dried raspberry for a sour lift.
Each mooncake weighs 185g. Contains gluten (wheat), tree nuts, egg, peanuts and soy.
Which box should I choose?
Three keepsake formats, four pieces in each:
– L’Écrin · Keepsake Box — 4 pieces
– Le Coffret · Collector’s Tin — 4 pieces
– La Malle · Travel Trunk — 4 pieces, with a handle
Momoyama mooncake delivery in Singapore
Delivery is free on orders above $120. These are pre-order, with delivery dates from 24 August to 30 September 2026 — pick your date at checkout.
Where can I buy La Levain’s Momoyama mooncakes?
Order on this page for islandwide delivery, or choose self-collection at the bakery, 23 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209193.
How long do Momoyama mooncakes keep?
Three months, kept in a cool dry place away from heat and direct sunlight, at room temperature. No refrigeration needed.
What is the difference between Momoyama and traditional Cantonese mooncakes?
The skin, and the sugar. A traditional Cantonese mooncake has a dense, glossy brown skin pressed with a moulded pattern. A Momoyama skin is paler and softer, coloured by its ingredients, and lower in sugar. Both are baked and both are made by hand in La Levain’s own Singapore kitchen. If you want the classic instead, see the Traditional Cantonese Mooncake; to try both in one box, see the Assorted Traditional & Momoyama box.
