The Cooking Auntie

Discover Malaysia’s finest baked goods

The Cooking Auntie offers a delectable selection of Malaysian-Chinese inspired baked goods, crafted from traditional recipes and wholesome ingredients. Growing up frequenting the traditional Chinese confectionery shops and Hainanese coffeeshops that are abundant in Malaysia’s old town of Ipoh, it is such teatime treats from home that inspired The Cooking Auntie. From flaky pastries to traditionally made kaya coconut jam, each treat delivers a taste of Malaysia’s rich culinary tradition and nostalgia of home.

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Inspired by the iconic Seremban Siu Bao (芙蓉烧包) from Malaysia, ours is a golden, flaky pastry with a rich, savory filling. Instead of the usual pork, we’ve given it a delicious twist with our signature BBQ chicken—tender, flavorful, and wrapped in buttery layers of pastry that melt in your mouth.

$4 per piece | $44 per dozen

Miso Almond Cake

This Miso Almond Cake is our gluten-free love letter to the classic Hainanese butter cake — ultra moist, tender and full of nostalgia. The miso adds a subtle savory depth, enhancing the almond’s nuttiness and bringing a beautiful balance of sweet and salty in every bite. Available in round or square shaped cakes. GF

$26 (round 9′ cake)

Coconut Almond Cake

Our Coconut Almond Cake is a gluten-free delight that brings together the nostalgic warmth of old-school butter cake with a tropical twist. Ultra moist and tender, this cake’s rich almond base is beautifully lifted by fragrant coconut, creating a perfect balance of sweet and subtly nutty flavors. Available in round or square shaped cakes. GF

$26 (round 9′ cake)

Mochi Snow Skin Cake

Experience the perfect fusion of traditional and modern with our Mochi Snow Skin Cake. Inspired by the classic snow skin mooncake, this dessert features a soft, chewy mochi-like skin that’s chilled to give you that refreshing snow skin texture. Inside, a luscious red bean paste filling adds a rich, subtly sweet contrast. Every bite is an absolutely delightful treat—light, refreshing, and utterly satisfying. GF

$5 per piece

Moon Cake

Our traditional mooncakes are a cherished seasonal delight, available exclusively during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

_{Each year, we craft a unique selection inspired by the season and our passion for baking. From classic baked mooncakes to delicate snow skin, buttery pineapple shortbread, and flaky spiral pastry mooncakes, we rotate flavors and styles to keep every festival fresh and exciting. Be sure to check back annually to discover this year’s inspired creations and celebrate the season with us.}

Kaya Puff

Our Kaya Puffs are a nostalgic treat with a wholesome twist — made with organic virgin coconut oil and pure butter for a light, flaky pastry that melts in your mouth. Each puff is generously filled with our signature slow-cooked caramel or pandan kaya and wrapped in layers of pastry.

$18 per box (6 pcs)

Chinese Crumble Cookie

Chinese Crumble Cookie is our version of traditional Chinese Walnut Cookie (核桃酥). Each cookie, with their signature crackly tops, is made with fragrant peanut oil without any walnuts. It delivers a smooth and crisp bite that melts in your mouth, without any nuts poking into your gums. *contains peanut oil

$10 per box (20 pcs)

Pineapple Pastry

Inspired by Malaysian and Taiwanese pineapple tarts (凤梨酥), our Pineapple Pastry is made with pure French butter to bring you that rich, melt-in-your-mouth, buttery goodness like that of shortbread. Shaped like a pineapple, each piece holds a fragrant, tangy-sweet pineapple jam center.

$15 per box (6 pcs)

Kaya

Discover the rich, nostalgic flavors of our handcrafted Pandan Kaya and Traditional Hainanese Kaya. Made in small batches with fresh coconut milk, farm eggs, and fragrant pandan, our creamy coconut jam is the perfect pair to breakfast toasts. Whether you love the floral notes of pandan or the deep caramel tones of traditional Hainanese kaya, every spoonful is smooth (I mean really smooth), aromatic, and made with care—just like how Auntie used to make it. GF

Nyonya Kuih

Our Nyonya kuihs such as Kuih Kosui (碗仔糕) and Angku Kuih (红龟粿) are made with natural ingredients for color and flavorings – such as pandan leaves, coconut sugar and orange sweet potatoes. All are carefully handcrafted the traditional way. Special order required ahead of time, with a minimum order of 40 pcs.