Hong Kong – Premium cake brand Lady M is reimagining Mid-Autumn indulgence this year with a new Roasted Black and White Sesame Series, launching September 1, 2026, across all its Hong Kong and Macau outlets. The collection features two inventive creations—Black Sesame Mochi Mille Crêpe and the world-first Black Sesame White Sesame Mochi Sponge Cake—that transform the familiar taste of sesame glutinous rice balls into elegant French patisserie.
A Modern Take on a Timeless Treat
Lady M, renowned for its painstakingly layered mille crêpe cakes, has drawn inspiration from the warm, comforting essence of traditional black sesame tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) often enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The new series showcases “extreme roasting” techniques, selecting plump black sesame seeds and roasting them with precise temperature control to unlock a deep, nutty aroma. That roasted base is then paired with freshly made mochi every day, creating a chewy contrast that elevates the dessert beyond typical cake textures.
The Black Sesame Mochi Mille Crêpe stands out with a glossy black sesame mirror glaze on top. Beneath that, over twenty gossamer-thin crêpe layers are spread with the roasted black sesame cream. Hidden inside is a soft, handmade mochi coated in black sesame sugar powder—each bite delivers a satisfying tug against the silky cream, echoing the soul of tangyuan but reimagined as a refined French layered cake.
Dual Delectable Offerings
Lady M’s second creation, the Black Sesame White Sesame Mochi Sponge Cake, marks a global first for the brand. This cake layers a fluffy black sesame sponge with white sesame cream made from mascarpone and Kuuki, a century-old Japanese sesame brand prized for its delicate nuttiness. When sliced open, the interior reveals a core of thick black sesame mochi and a rich white sesame cream filling, offering a dual-sesame experience that shifts from earthy to mellow with each forkful. The contrast between the airy sponge, creamy layers, and chewy mochi aims to satisfy both sesame enthusiasts and mochi devotees.
Pricing and Availability
Both cakes will be available from September 1, 2026, at all Lady M locations in Hong Kong and Macau, with limited daily slices. Whole cakes are now open for online pre-order as of August 28, 2026, with the earliest pickup starting September 4.
| Item | Slice (HKD) | 6-inch whole (HKD) | 9-inch whole (HKD) |
|——|————-|——————-|——————-|
| Black Sesame Mochi Mille Crêpe | $78 | $510 | $780 |
| Black Sesame White Sesame Mochi Sponge Cake | $74 | $490 | $740 |
Quantities are limited, and prices are subject to the official terms of Lady M’s ordering platform.
Broader Impact on Festive Desserts
Lady M’s latest series reflects a growing trend among luxury dessert houses to reimagine holiday classics through a contemporary lens. By fusing the nostalgic taste of sesame mochi with meticulous French pastry techniques, the brand not only attracts traditionalists but also draws in younger diners seeking novel flavor combinations. As Mid-Autumn approaches, this collection offers an alternative to mooncakes and sugary glutinous rice balls—one that still honors the festival’s spirit of reunion and warmth, but with a sophisticated, globally inspired twist.
For dessert lovers in Hong Kong and Macau, the window to secure a whole cake online is now open. Those who miss the pre-order period can still try their luck at individual slices in-store starting September 1, though daily supply is expected to be tight.