Moonbakes Celebrates Madras Day with an Exclusive Nostalgic Menu Inspired by Chennai’s Timeless Flavours
Chennai, 22nd August 2025: Chennai has always had a sweet tooth for nostalgia, and this Madras Day, Moonbakes, Chennai finest pastry and dessert studio has whisked that sentiment into a menu as comforting as it is celebratory. The special spread takes Chennaiites on a journey of taste and memory with the Assorted Madras Tea Cake Box, a heartfelt ode to timeless bakery favourites; the Assorted Madras Tres Leches Box, where tradition meets playful indulgence; and the Assorted Madras Puffs Box, a golden, flaky tribute to tea-shop legends. Each creation is steeped in the spirit of the city, echoing the chatter of bustling streets, the magic of cinema halls, and the warmth of family evenings, serving up a decadent slice of the city’s cultural soul.
Bringing to life the warmth of old-school Chennai bakeries, the Assorted Madras Tea Cake Box, features moist and aromatic teatime favourites such as Banana Cake, Carrot Walnut Cake, the much-loved Ghee Cake, and the iconic Iyengar Bakery-Style Honey Cake. Perfectly balanced and baked in small batches, this collection is a slice of nostalgia, made for sharing with family and friends.
For those who enjoy modern desserts with a twist, the Assorted Madras Tres Leches Box offers a luxurious reimagination of Chennai’s flavours in the form of melt-in-the-mouth milk cakes. Each slice is soaked in three kinds of milk and infused with iconic local inspirations – from the bold Mylapore Filter Coffee Tres Leches and fragrant Badam Milk Tres Leches to the playful Sathyam Cinema Caramel Popcorn Tres Leches and the delicate Kalathi Rosemilk Tres Leches. This collection is both indulgent and deeply rooted in the flavours that define the city.
A Madras food celebration is never complete without the city’s beloved bakery puffs, and Moonbakes brings this classic to life with its Assorted Madras Puffs Box. Flaky, golden, and filled with nostalgia, the collection includes the timeless Classic Egg Puff, the fiery Madras Curry Masala Paneer Puff, the street-inspired Pepper Kalan Puff, and the inventive Vada Curry Puff, a delicious twist that blends tradition with contemporary twist.
Freshly baked to order and available for doorstep delivery across Chennai, the Moonbakes Madras Day Menu is ideal for tea-time indulgence, festive gifting, or simply reliving cherished food memories. Each box is thoughtfully curated to remind Chennaiites of the flavours they grew up with, while inviting them to experience these classics in a new light.
This Madras Day, Moonbakes invites the city to celebrate not just its history, but also its flavours – one slice, one puff, and one spoonful at a time.
About Moonbakes:
Moonbakes is a cloud kitchen that was started by Dharani Ranganathan in 2021. It’s one of a kind bespoke bakeries in Chennai that offers a wide variety of desserts that are premium and rich in taste. In order to capture the taste buds of health enthusiasts, Moonbakes has recently forayed into healthy desserts domain with their sister brand “Healthy Moonbakes” that offers a variety of desserts that are Gluten free, Vegan and Sugar free.