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How to Choose the Best Pineapple Mooncake Mold
Pineapple Moon Cake

How to Choose the Best Pineapple Mooncake Mold

- by Lucas Miller

If you are a Chinese native, you may be homesick during mid-autumn. Mooncakes are a treasured gift during this time of year. The good news is that pineapple mooncake molds can be used anywhere you go. You can bake and eat these delicious desserts without ever going back to China! But how do you choose the right pineapple mooncake mold? Here are some tips to help you choose the best one for your needs.

Easy to clean

While it may be a pain to remove the cake from a traditional wooden mooncake mold, you can now find molds that are easier to clean and reuse. Most mooncake molds come with detachable centers and are great for many different types of mooncakes. While the pineapple mold has a removable center, this does not mean that you should skip the step altogether. A simple wipe- down of the mold should be enough …

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How to Make Moon Cake Coconut Filling
Coconut Mooncake

How to Make Moon Cake Coconut Filling

- by Lucas Miller

If you’re wondering what to use to make the coconut filling in your mooncakes, read on. In this article, we will discuss the use of Cashew butter, Coconut paste, Lotus seed paste, and Pumpkin seed paste. We’ll also talk about how to make the moon cake skin. Once the filling is ready, it’s time to make the mooncake skin. You’ll need to prepare the coconut paste, first.

Cashew butter

To make cashew butter in moon cake coconut filling, you’ll need a small amount of the coconut flour. A tablespoon of coconut flour equals about 1/2 cup. The consistency of cashew butter should be soft but firm enough to roll into a ball. You can also substitute almond flour for the coconut flour. However, this substitution will result in a different texture and mouthfeel. Depending on the brand of cashew butter you use, you may need more or less of it.…

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Making the Best Mid-Autumn Recipe - Mooncakes
Mid Autumn Festival Moon Cake

Making the Best Mid-Autumn Recipe – Mooncakes

- by Lucas Miller

For weeks leading up to the Mid-Autumn festival every year, mooncakes and festival snacks abound. Many of these products were produced weeks ago and imported from places across the globe. If you’re living in the United States, finding fresh products to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn festival can be very difficult. Whether you’re celebrating with family and friends, or just looking for some good, traditional Chinese fare, stick around for some Mid-Autumn recipes and tips.

Making the Best Mid-Autumn Recipe - Mooncakes

Background

Traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a major holiday across China, Taiwan, and Vietnam and is rife with traditions and history. As could be expected, food plays a major role in this autumn holiday.

Traditional Foods

One of the most visible and traditional Mid-Autumn recipes on display is often the mooncake. While many varieties exist, traditional mooncakes have a soft outside crust with …

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