Gallop into Chinese New Year 2026 with these horse-themed goodies

Chinese New Year 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, and you know what that means — a galloping stampede of horse-shaped, equine-themed, and otherwise stallion-inspired treats to herald the coming of the powerful Zodiac animal.

Though there will of course be the customary horse-themed yusheng platters — complete with flowing mane hewn from julienned carrots, no doubt — you can also expect a slew of cakes, biscuits, and other sweet goodies to delight this festive season.

If you’re looking to gussy up a home party with horse-themed snacks, read on for a hit list of majestic Chinese New Year 2026 treats befitting the Year of the Horse.

Horse-shaped butter cake, Goodwood Park Hotel

In the world of festive four-legged delights, the selection at Goodwood Park Hotel’s The Deli stands out for its mix of inspired flavours and artistry.

Take The Charming Stallion, a show-stopping 1.5kg centrepiece of a butter cake that springs to life over a gruelling two-day hand-carving process overseen by hotel pastry chef Joe Tan.

The charming chocolate ingots on the back add an auspicious touch to the nostalgic treat, though diners of a more traditional persuasion might prefer the horse- and gourd-shaped selection of festive nian gao.

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Horse-themed macarons, Pan Pacific Singapore

Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Singapore’s collection of sweet and savoury New Year goodies takes an equine-inspired turn with its Lunar New Year Prosperity-themed macarons and chocolates.

These treats are emblazoned respectively with horse motifs and the Chinese characters for horse — not quite as grand as a huge centrepiece, though we daresay they’re better-sized for delivering festive cheer to everyone at the party.

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Dark chocolate horse sculpture, Janice Wong

Leave it to award-winning homegrown chocolatier Janice Wong to figure out how exactly to turn the year’s Zodiac animal into delicious — and widely available — edible art. The star of her Lunar New Year festive collection features a shell of 70 per cent dark chocolate cradling rich, creamy cashew praline.

It’s almost too pretty to eat, though your guests will most definitely tuck in once they’ve had a taste of a sea-salt-enriched chocolate hoof or two. It is available a la carte, or as part of an indulgent festive hamper with Champagne and other sweet treats.

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Festive horse-themed snacks, Old Seng Choong

Homegrown snacks brand Old Seng Choong leaps into the Year of the Horse with a suitably equine-themed livery for many of its festive treats — ranging from its newly elevated bak kwa infused with the smoke of applewood, to its crowd-favourite range of newfangled pineapple tarts impregnated with auspicious mandarin orange or truffle-scented bak kwa.

It’s not only the boxes that will be carrying the banner of the horse, though, as certain snacks will also come with a limited-edition scarf bearing — you’ve guessed it — an illustrated horse along with other auspicious motifs.

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Seasonal chocolates, Godiva

Legendary Belgian chocolatier Godiva marks the turn of a century, dishing out artisanal treats with a limited-release seasonal collection, including flavours such as salted dark caramel chocolate, orange raspberry white chocolate, and crispy crunch chocolate carre. 

Each chocolate comes adorned with the silhouette of Lady Godiva and her faithful steed, lending the celebratory edition an apt sense of cosmic symbolism.

Adding to the grandeur of the festivities — three unique gift boxes in the guise of a lantern, a mandarin plush and a wooden horse, though you can also opt for a more classic carrier emblazoned with the motif of an elegant stallion in red and gold.

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Year of the Horse macarons, voco Orchard Singapore

Gallop into the Lunar New Year with D9 Cakery at voco Orchard Singapore, a property under the IHG Hotels & Resorts Group. The star stallion this festive season?

Adorable Year of the Horse macarons, sharing the stage with an equally auspicious dessert table of kumquat pineapple tarts shaped like a lion dancer’s mask, a 15-piece mahjong praline box, and Zodiac-themed chocolates to boot. 

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Equine-themed gifting box and charm, Lady M

For a Lunar New Year celebration with shades of Lady M’s famed mille crepe cake, zero in on the confectioner’s 2026 Year of the Horse Gift Set and its repertoire of 32 mini crepe biscuits in four flavours: coconut, chocolate hazelnut orange, vanilla, and raspberry.

As you can probably guess by now, half of the fun comes in the equine-themed gifting box, which features a moire pattern that simulates a horse in motion as you pull the box open.

That’s not the only keepsake you’ll be getting, as the set also comes with a collectable vegan leather horse bag charm.

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Chocolate horse and ingot sculpture, Shangri-La Singapore

If you’re looking for bountiful centrepieces with a little restraint, Shangri-La Singapore has got you covered with the suitably named Majestic Horse of Triumph — a bijou, 125g milk chocolate masterpiece that doesn’t skimp on the Chinese New Year details.

Everything from the flowing mane and saddle to the equine-themed idiom and auspicious clouds hearken to the year of the horse, as do the appropriate sprinkling of golden chocolate ingots.

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