Title
Cake mould
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
British Malaya and Singapore
Dimension
Object size: Dia: 23,
x D: 8 cm
x D: 8 cm
Accession No.
2008-06227
Collection of
This is a “Kueh Bahulu” mould made from brass. This is a Nonya cake usually shaped like a button. The ingredients include eggs, sugar, flour, cooking oil, vanilla essence and bicarbonate of soda. The mixture is poured into the mould and baked in an oven till golden brown. “Kueh Bahulu” are common snacks offered in the homes of Peranakan Chinese during the Chinese New Year festivities.
