Egg Cakes (雞蛋糕)

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雞蛋糕Egg Cakes

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What is Egg Cakes?

Egg Cakes (雞蛋糕) is one of Taiwan’s popular desserts, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. Small, fluffy sponge cakes baked in cute molds shaped like chicks, fish or animals, sometimes filled with custard or chocolate. Best eaten warm.

What does it taste like?

  • Soft and fluffy
  • Eggy sweetness
  • Warm
  • Light

How much does it cost?

NT$30–60 per bag

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Night markets and street stalls, often near schools and parks.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “雞蛋糕”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “jī dàn gāo”.