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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 to remove any remaining cake.

While mooncake molds are useful for making mooncakes, they are also great for making other goodies. Aside from pineapples, you can also use mooncake molds for cutting cookies and bath bombs. They will add an extra touch of quality to any project. Although they look like a lot of work, they are also quite effective in the household. Here are some tips on how to clean your molds:

Toxin-free

If you’re looking for a quality mold for making pineapple mooncakes, then you’ve come to the right place. There are many molds on the market today, …

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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.

This ingredient gives the mooncake’s crust a tender texture. It’s also a great substitute for peanut butter. Cashew butter is made by mixing oil and ground cashews. The consistency should be thick but not runny. If you don’t have cashew butter, peanut butter will do the trick. It will taste just as good. Besides, peanut butter has the advantage of being creamy and won’t get soggy if you mix it with milk.

Coconut paste

When making coconut paste moon cake filling, you can use a mixture of roasted sesame seeds, sugar, and steamed coconut to create a delicious, sweet treat. …

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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 a sweet, dense filling in the center. Other foods that are enjoyed during this time are things like pumpkin and taro to bring good health and good luck respectively. Other foods include wine with osmanthus flower and river snails, each of these is also tied to lore bringing happiness and bright eyes to those who consume them during the festival.

Simple mooncakes

Making mooncakes along with other Mid-Autumn recipes can be quite a challenge without access to traditional ingredients or mixes. In order to easily make this recipe, stopping by an Asian grocery will help speed up the process. Try …

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