Homemade moon cakes are as diverse from store-bought as night and day, but handful of Chinese make their own any longer, probably mainly because a very good recipe has (at least until now) been difficult to locate. Apparently, it is Chinese tradition to exchange gifts of mooncakes with loved ones and buddies in the course of the Mid-Autumn Festival as a symbol of unity and a lot (And readers, please right me if I am mistaken in any of this, as the custom does not exist in Japan). With their addictively delicious mixture of sweet almond taste, dense, flaky pastry, and the crunchiness of the ample walnut filling, these cakes are a flavorfully unforgettable knowledge. I bought the Japanese mochi flour from Anna Phua this morning, going to attempt tonight.
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A welcome addition to the holiday table, this straightforward frosted layer cake can be created with either canned or homemade puréed pumpkin. Frosting – To a huge bowl (or to the bowl of a stand mixer) add the cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, salt, and whisk until smooth and fluffy or beat with an electric mixer (or use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer). Line the bottom of a 11×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper (this is a should) and lightly grease the sides with oil. Add enough red and yellow food coloring to the frosting mixture to turn it vibrant orange.