MUJI’s “Misshapen” Baumkuchen Are The Best ¥180 You’ll Ever Spend

Three flavors. All under $2. Completely addictive.

Every time I walk into a MUJI store in Japan, I head straight to one thing.

Not the stationery. Not the organizers. The “Misshapen” Baumkuchen.

They’re called “misshapen” (不揃い, Fu-soroi) because they’re slightly irregular in shape — which is exactly why they’re cheaper than regular sweets. But the taste? Absolutely perfect.

Here are my three favorites.

① Fermented Butter Baumkuchen

Price: ¥180 (about $1.20)

The moment you open the package, the rich aroma of fermented butter hits you.

It’s simple. But that’s what makes it special. The buttery flavor lingers in the best way possible.

Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

★★★★★ — My #1 pick.

② Mitarashi Dango-style Baumkuchen

Price: ¥250 (about $1.70)

First, let me explain Mitarashi Dango. It’s a traditional Japanese sweet — chewy rice dumplings coated in a sweet soy sauce glaze. Sweet, slightly salty, deeply Japanese.

Now imagine that flavor inside a Baumkuchen. That’s exactly what this is.

Every non-Japanese person I’ve shown this to has said the same thing: “Wait… what IS this?”

★★★★★ — Most unique flavor of the three.

③ Chocolate Baumkuchen

Price: ¥180 (about $1.20)

Not too sweet. Not too rich. Just the right amount of chocolate in every bite.

If you’re buying souvenirs for chocolate lovers, this is your answer.

★★★★☆ — Safe choice, never disappoints.

All three for ¥610 — that’s about $4.

In Japan, you can find these at any MUJI store, usually near the checkout counter.

They’re small enough to carry in your pocket, cheap enough to buy multiples, and good enough to make you go back every week.

Trust me — grab all three.

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