Pineapple cakes originated as pastries during Taiwan’s agricultural transformation and have in recent years become an internationally recognized Taiwanese treat. Sunnyhills in Nantou has become one of the most talked-about brands. Through its collaboration with local agriculture, each piece of tangy and sweet pineapple cake not only delights people’s taste buds but also supports the livelihoods of local farmers. Meanwhile, Yen Shin-Fa Cookies in Taichung is a historical bakery that has been blending Eastern and Western pastry traditions since the Japanese colonial era. The smooth filling is the result of nearly a century of careful crafting by the family. Even though they faced dark times of debt, they managed to hold their ground, one pastry at a time.