PrintSugar Rush: Soft Cake from Hon Cafe
Soft cake is one of those basic Chinese bakery items that hits the spot when all you want is something simple, soft, and sweet—oh, and cheap. For only 85¢, you get a large, super moist and light spongy cake nub topped with a few slivered almonds that are more for decoration than flavor. Although spongy in texture, it's not like a typical sponge cake—it's considerable lighter and has a bit of chew.
While you don't have to go to Hon Cafe for this cake, we've designated Hon Cafe as our most oft-visited Chinese bakery mostly because it's open until 10:30 p.m. (much later than most other Chinese bakeries), making it a great late-night snack destination.
Hon Cafe
70 Mott Street, New York NY 10013 (nr. Canal Street; map)
212-219-1431
Previously
Sugar Rush: Tiger Roll at Hon Café
Sugar Rush: $1.25 Sponge Cake at Hon Cafe
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3 Comments:
Girl, you're nonstop with your eatin' :) Awesome!
I tend to support the older generation's bakeries. Firstly, it's cheaper. Secondly, I love to support the older, more historical shops, and thirdly, they usually taste more authentic.
gargupie at 5:00PM on 03/25/09
@gargupie: I would visit the older shops if they were open later...doh. :( I should try to find out what bakeries are open after 10pm (I feel like most close at 8 or 9?). Also, places with seating is a plus.
roboppy at 5:05PM on 03/25/09
Yea, they do closer relatively 'early'. Well, older people like to retire earlier in the day. :)
There's one on Mott Street (betw. Grand St) next to this Vietnamese restaurant that has a long history and ample seats. Check it out!
gargupie at 5:10PM on 03/25/09