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古早味蛋糕Old-Fashioned Egg Cake
Say it gǔ zǎo wèi dàn gāo
Also called Taiwanese castella · Taiwanese sponge cake · giant castella
Opens Google Maps with the Chinese name “古早味蛋糕”, so you also find the local shops an English search misses
What is Old-Fashioned Egg Cake?
A big, light sponge cake baked in a large tray and sold by the slab, often still warm from the oven. Soft, eggy and jiggly, in plain, cheese or chocolate versions. 古早味 means “old-time flavour”.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$100–250 per cake
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Specialty bakeries, often with a queue when a new batch comes out; Tamsui is known for them. Half cakes are usually available.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Old-Fashioned Egg Cake near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “古早味蛋糕”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “gǔ zǎo wèi dàn gāo”.
