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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa052.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://izzycooking.com/mooncake/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://izzycooking.com/mooncake/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/mooncake\/","crawl_time":1771957366,"first_indexed_time":1630762879,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,izzycooking!\/mooncake\/ s443","src_root_hash":"12304504419100073052","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What is Mooncake and 15 Easy Mooncake Recipes - IzzyCooking","meta_descriptions":["A mooncake (月饼)is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 16 Easy Mooncake Recipes that you can make at home this year!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my \ndisclosure policy\n.\nA\nmooncake\n(月饼) is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15\nEasy Mooncake Recipes\nthat you can make at home this year!\nThe festival is all about moon watching and appreciating the beauty of the moon. It is believed that the moon is at its biggest, brightest and fullest during the festival. These delectable cakes are an important part of the festival and are commonly shared among friends and family. \nMooncakes are delicious sweet treats with a flaky, slightly sweet crust filled with a thick paste made from red bean paste or lotus seed paste. Traditionally, mooncakes are imprinted with symbols or characters symbolizing harmony, prosperity or good luck.\nHow to Make Chinese Mooncake?\nThere is a very high demand for mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, causing the price to escalate. Baking your own mooncake is a fun hobby that can also save you some money. For the sweet red bean filling, you can either make it from scratch or purchase it ready made. The flaky pastry is usually made with flour, egg and golden syrup. You’ll also need a\nmoon cake mould\nto make them at home.\nWhat Does Mooncake Taste Like?\nThe taste and texture of mooncake will depend on its ingredients. There are many variations of mooncake, with different fillings and different methods of preparing the outer crust. Traditional mooncakes are made with a sweet, flaky pastry similar to pie crust. They are most commonly filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, which has a smooth creamy texture and a sweet, earthy taste.\nBest Mooncake Recipes\n1.\nSnow Skin Mooncakes\nThis Vietnamese variation of the mooncake is sweeter than the Chinese variety. Snow skin mooncakes are not baked like regular mooncakes are.\n2.\nChinese Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes\nThis is a traditional Chinese Mooncake recipe that shows you how to make your own red bean filling from scratch.\n3.\nChocolate Mooncakes\nThese delectable mooncakes are chocolate flavored with a Ferrero Rocher in the centre.\n4.\nOreo Mooncakes\nEast meets West with these cookie-and-creme inspired mooncakes. This is a no-bake recipe that requires only three ingredients.\n5.\nVietnamese Mooncakes\nAlso known as\nbanh deo\n, Vietnamese Mooncakes contain tasty fillings like mixed nuts and candied fruit.\n6.\nLava Custard Mooncakes\nLava custard mooncakes have a thick, sweet centre that flows like lava once the cake is cut in half.\n7.\nDurian Mooncake\nDuran is a tropical fruit with a sweet, custardy texture. It’s the perfect filling for these irresistible mooncakes.\n8.\nIce Cream Mooncakes\nThese aren’t your typical mooncakes. Ice cream mooncakes have a similar appearance to traditional ones, expect filled with ice cream!\n9.\nJapanese Mochi Snow Skin Mooncakes\nThis no-bake mooncake is filled with soft, chewy mochi. They’re served chilled and are much easier to make than you think.\n10.\nCantonese Mooncake with Salted Egg Yolk\nSweet and salty Cantonese mooncakes are both beautiful and delicious. This recipe used lotus seed paste instead of red beans for the filling.\n11.\nVegan Mooncakes\nThese plant-based mooncakes come in three pretty colors – white, pink and green. You’ll also learn how to make a purple sweet potato paste filling.\n12.\nLotus Paste Mooncakes\nCreamy lotus paste is encased in a flaky, sweet crust for these mooncakes. Finish it off with a honey glaze.\n13.\nGreen Tea Mooncakes with Red Bean Fillings\nThese festive mooncakes are a beautiful green color, thanks to matcha powder. Fill with a traditional sweet red bean paste and enjoy.\n14.\nPineapple Filled Gluten-Free Mooncakes\nThese mooncakes are pretty in pink and filled with a sweet pineapple filling. Best of all, they’re gluten-free so the whole family can enjoy them.\n15.\nEasy Mooncake Recipe\nMade with pastry dough and a rich sweet filling, these Cantonese-style mooncakes are rich and delicious.  This recipe is easy to make and follow the instructions step-by-step for a mouth-watering treat!\nMooncake Flavors:\nWhat are Mooncakes Filled with?\nThe most common and traditional filling for mooncakes is red bean paste sweetened with golden syrup. Contemporary recipes feature other delicious fillings such as lotus paste, fruit, purple sweet potato paste and even ice cream. Mooncake pastry has a similar texture to pie crust and can be paired with similar fillings, too.\nWhere to Buy Mooncakes?\nAround the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival, many Asian food stores begin selling mooncakes. If you’re not able to find any in your area, or if you want to get them at other times of the year, your best bet is to shop online. Mooncakes can be found in this\nAmazon shop\n, run by a traditional Chinese bakery. If you live in China, you can find mooncakes at Starbucks during the Mid-Autumn festival season.\nYou May Also Like\nClassic Mango Mochi\nJapanese Daifuku\nLychee Jelly With Coconut Flavor\n▢\n60\ngrams\ngolden syrup\n▢\n20\ngrams\ncanola oil\n▢\n1\/4\nteaspoon\nlye water\n▢\n100\ngrams\ncake flour\n,\nplus more for dusting\n▢\n220\ngrams\nlotus paste\n,\nor red bean paste\n▢\n10\nsalted egg Yolk\n▢\n2\negg\n,\nbeaten for brushing the mooncakes\nTo Make the Pastry Dough\nMix together golden syrup, canola oil and lye water in a large bowl.\nAdd cake flour and mix with a spatula until the dough starts to form.\nWrap the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for about 40 minutes.\nTo Make the Mooncake Filling\nDivide the lotus paste into 10 equal-sized balls.\nFlatten each ball and wrap each salted egg yolk with the lotus paste. Set aside.\nTo Assemble & Bake\nPreheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.\nTake the pastry dough out of the fridge and divide it into 10 equal-sized balls.\nDust a cutting board with cake flour and place a ball on top. Place a piece of parchment paper and roll it out using a rolling pin.\nPlace the mooncake filling in the center of each flattened dough.\nPinch the four corners of the dough, and pinch the remaining corners together, shaping it into a ball.\nPress it in the mold, then turn it over onto the cutting board. Push down firmly. Slowly push the dough out and place it onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough and fillings.\nBake for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the surface with egg wash. Place them back into the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes or until the mooncakes have turned golden brown.\nRemove from the oven and let them cool down. Serve and enjoy!\nCalories:\n203\nkcal\n|\nCarbohydrates:\n26\ng\n|\nProtein:\n6\ng\n|\nFat:\n8\ng\n|\nSaturated Fat:\n2\ng\n|\nPolyunsaturated Fat:\n2\ng\n|\nMonounsaturated Fat:\n4\ng\n|\nTrans Fat:\n1\ng\n|\nCholesterol:\n228\nmg\n|\nSodium:\n21\nmg\n|\nPotassium:\n42\nmg\n|\nFiber:\n1\ng\n|\nSugar:\n15\ng\n|\nVitamin A:\n307\nIU\n|\nCalcium:\n34\nmg\n|\nIron:\n1\nmg\nNutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.\nAbout Izzy\nI'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.\nYou May Also Like:","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/mooncake\/#main-content)\n\n[Get 3 Secrets to Solve Your Cooking Frustrations →](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/subscribe\/)\n\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/recipe-index\/)\n  - [Air Fryer](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/air-fryer\/)\n  - [Dessert](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/dessert\/)\n  - [Dinner](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/dinner\/)\n  - [Drinks](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/drinks\/)\n  - [Japanese Food](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/japanese-food\/)\n  - [Side Dish](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/side-dish\/)\n  - [Slow Cooker](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/slow-cooker\/)\n  - [Sous Vide](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/sous-vide\/)\n  - [Starbucks Copycat Drinks](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/starbucks-copycat-drinks\/)\n  - [Stir Fry](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/stir-fry\/)\n- [Cooking Basics](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/cooking-basics\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/about-us\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/contact-us\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/) › [Holiday](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/category\/holiday\/)\n\n# What is Mooncake and 15 Easy Mooncake Recipes\n[![Avatar photo](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='64'%20height='64'%20viewBox='0%200%2064%2064'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/author\/izzycooking\/)\n\nPublished by [Izzy](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/author\/izzycooking\/)\n\non Sep 23, 2023, Updated Nov 21, 2023\n\n5 from 1 vote\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/mooncake\/#wprm-recipe-container-17657)[Rate Recipe](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/mooncake\/#respond)[Pin Recipe](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/mooncake\/&media=https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mooncake-1.jpg&description=What%20is%20Mooncake%20and%2015%20Easy%20Mooncake%20Recipes \"Share on Pinterest\")\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my [disclosure policy](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/privacy-policy\/).\n\n*A **mooncake** (月饼) is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15 **Easy Mooncake Recipes** that you can make at home this year\\!*\n\n![A mooncake (月饼)is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15 Easy Mooncake Recipes that you can make at home this year\\!](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mooncake-1.jpg)\n\nThe festival is all about moon watching and appreciating the beauty of the moon. It is believed that the moon is at its biggest, brightest and fullest during the festival. These delectable cakes are an important part of the festival and are commonly shared among friends and family.\n\n## **What is a Mooncake?**\nMooncakes are delicious sweet treats with a flaky, slightly sweet crust filled with a thick paste made from red bean paste or lotus seed paste. Traditionally, mooncakes are imprinted with symbols or characters symbolizing harmony, prosperity or good luck.\n\n## **How to Make Chinese Mooncake?**\nThere is a very high demand for mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, causing the price to escalate. Baking your own mooncake is a fun hobby that can also save you some money. For the sweet red bean filling, you can either make it from scratch or purchase it ready made. The flaky pastry is usually made with flour, egg and golden syrup. You’ll also need a [moon cake mould](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kSeEJ9) to make them at home.\n\n## **What Does Mooncake Taste Like?**\nThe taste and texture of mooncake will depend on its ingredients. There are many variations of mooncake, with different fillings and different methods of preparing the outer crust. Traditional mooncakes are made with a sweet, flaky pastry similar to pie crust. They are most commonly filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, which has a smooth creamy texture and a sweet, earthy taste.\n\n## **Best Mooncake Recipes**\n![Snow Skin Mooncakes](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n### 1\\. [Snow Skin Mooncakes](https:\/\/delightfulplate.com\/vietnamese-snow-skin-mooncakes-banh-deo\/)\nThis Vietnamese variation of the mooncake is sweeter than the Chinese variety. Snow skin mooncakes are not baked like regular mooncakes are.\n\n### 2\\. [Chinese Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.sugarbearbakes.com\/blog\/sweet-red-bean-mooncakes)\nThis is a traditional Chinese Mooncake recipe that shows you how to make your own red bean filling from scratch.\n\n### 3\\. [Chocolate Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.anncoojournal.com\/chocolate-mooncake-with-ferrero-rocher\/)\nThese delectable mooncakes are chocolate flavored with a Ferrero Rocher in the centre.\n\n### 4\\. [Oreo Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.corellebrandsasia.com\/en\/tips-recipes\/recipes\/recipeitem\/recipeitem\/recipe-109)\nEast meets West with these cookie-and-creme inspired mooncakes. This is a no-bake recipe that requires only three ingredients.\n\n### 5\\. [Vietnamese Mooncakes](https:\/\/delightfulplate.com\/vietnamese-mooncakes-banh-trung-thu\/)\nAlso known as *banh deo*, Vietnamese Mooncakes contain tasty fillings like mixed nuts and candied fruit.\n\n![Lava Custard Mooncakes](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Durian Mooncake](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n### 6\\. [Lava Custard Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.philips.com.hk\/en\/c-e\/ho\/philips-chef\/recipe-overview-page\/desserts-baked-goods\/lava-custard-mooncake)\nLava custard mooncakes have a thick, sweet centre that flows like lava once the cake is cut in half.\n\n### 7\\. [Durian Mooncake](https:\/\/rasamalaysia.com\/durian-mooncake\/)\nDuran is a tropical fruit with a sweet, custardy texture. It’s the perfect filling for these irresistible mooncakes.\n\n### 8\\. [Ice Cream Mooncakes](https:\/\/ketchupwithlinda.com\/ice-cream-mooncakes\/)\nThese aren’t your typical mooncakes. Ice cream mooncakes have a similar appearance to traditional ones, expect filled with ice cream\\!\n\n### 9\\. [Japanese Mochi Snow Skin Mooncakes](https:\/\/whattocooktoday.com\/easy-pandan-mochi-mooncakes-custard-filling.html)\nThis no-bake mooncake is filled with soft, chewy mochi. They’re served chilled and are much easier to make than you think.\n\n### 10\\. [Cantonese Mooncake with Salted Egg Yolk](https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/cantonese-mooncake\/)\nSweet and salty Cantonese mooncakes are both beautiful and delicious. This recipe used lotus seed paste instead of red beans for the filling.\n\n![Vegan Mooncakes](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Lotus Paste Mooncakes](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n### 11\\. [Vegan Mooncakes](https:\/\/theplantbasedwok.com\/snow-skin-mooncakes-vegan\/)\nThese plant-based mooncakes come in three pretty colors – white, pink and green. You’ll also learn how to make a purple sweet potato paste filling.\n\n### 12\\. [Lotus Paste Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.huangkitchen.com\/plain-lotus-paste-mooncakes\/)\nCreamy lotus paste is encased in a flaky, sweet crust for these mooncakes. Finish it off with a honey glaze.\n\n### 13\\. [Green Tea Mooncakes with Red Bean Fillings](https:\/\/www.ricenflour.com\/recipe\/how-to-make-matcha-mooncake-with-red-bean-filling\/)\nThese festive mooncakes are a beautiful green color, thanks to matcha powder. Fill with a traditional sweet red bean paste and enjoy.\n\n### 14\\. [Pineapple Filled Gluten-Free Mooncakes](https:\/\/lightorangebean.com\/pineapple-filled-gluten-free-snow-skin-mooncakes\/)\nThese mooncakes are pretty in pink and filled with a sweet pineapple filling. Best of all, they’re gluten-free so the whole family can enjoy them.\n\n### 15\\. [Easy Mooncake Recipe](https:\/\/gimmeyummy.com\/easy-chinese-moon-cake-recipe\/)\nMade with pastry dough and a rich sweet filling, these Cantonese-style mooncakes are rich and delicious. This recipe is easy to make and follow the instructions step-by-step for a mouth-watering treat\\!\n\n## Mooncake Flavors: **What are Mooncakes Filled with?**\nThe most common and traditional filling for mooncakes is red bean paste sweetened with golden syrup. Contemporary recipes feature other delicious fillings such as lotus paste, fruit, purple sweet potato paste and even ice cream. Mooncake pastry has a similar texture to pie crust and can be paired with similar fillings, too.\n\n## **Where to Buy Mooncakes?**\nAround the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival, many Asian food stores begin selling mooncakes. If you’re not able to find any in your area, or if you want to get them at other times of the year, your best bet is to shop online. Mooncakes can be found in this [Amazon shop](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kOVSm1), run by a traditional Chinese bakery. If you live in China, you can find mooncakes at Starbucks during the Mid-Autumn festival season.\n\n**You May Also Like**\n\n- [Classic Mango Mochi](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/mango-mochi\/)\n- [Japanese Daifuku](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/daifuku\/)\n- [Lychee Jelly With Coconut Flavor](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/lychee-jelly\/)\n\n![These Chinese Mooncakes are so easy to make at home and taste much better than the store-bought version. It’s one of our favorite mooncake recipes for Mid-Autumn Festival.](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='200'%20height='200'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%20200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n5 from 1 vote\n\n## 15 Best Mooncake Recipes (Easy Chinese Mooncake Recipe & More)\nBy: Izzy\n\nThese Chinese Mooncakes are so easy to make at home and taste much better than the store-bought version. It’s one of our favorite mooncake recipes for Mid-Autumn Festival.\n\nServings: 10\n\n[Pin Recipe](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fizzycooking.com%2Fmooncake%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fizzycooking.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F08%2FMooncake-1.jpg&description=15+Best+Mooncake+Recipes+%28Easy+Chinese+Mooncake+Recipe+%26amp%3B+More%29&is_video=false) [Rate Recipe](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/mooncake\/#comment) [Print Recipe](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wprm_print\/15-best-mooncake-recipes-easy-chinese-mooncake-recipe-more)\n\n### Equipment\n- [Moon Cake Mould](https:\/\/amzn.to\/38FqPDC)\n- [Baking Sheet](https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YeoriZ)\n\n### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x\n- ▢\n  60 grams golden syrup\n- ▢\n  20 grams canola oil\n- ▢\n  1\/4 teaspoon lye water\n- ▢\n  100 grams cake flour, plus more for dusting\n- ▢\n  220 grams lotus paste, or red bean paste\n- ▢\n  10 salted egg Yolk\n- ▢\n  2 egg, beaten for brushing the mooncakes\n\nCook Mode\n\nPrevent your screen from going dark\n\n### Instructions\n#### To Make the Pastry Dough\n- Mix together golden syrup, canola oil and lye water in a large bowl.\n- Add cake flour and mix with a spatula until the dough starts to form.\n- Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for about 40 minutes.\n\n#### To Make the Mooncake Filling\n- Divide the lotus paste into 10 equal-sized balls.\n- Flatten each ball and wrap each salted egg yolk with the lotus paste. Set aside.\n\n#### To Assemble & Bake\n- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.\n- Take the pastry dough out of the fridge and divide it into 10 equal-sized balls.\n- Dust a cutting board with cake flour and place a ball on top. Place a piece of parchment paper and roll it out using a rolling pin.\n- Place the mooncake filling in the center of each flattened dough.\n- Pinch the four corners of the dough, and pinch the remaining corners together, shaping it into a ball.\n- Press it in the mold, then turn it over onto the cutting board. Push down firmly. Slowly push the dough out and place it onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough and fillings.\n- Bake for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the surface with egg wash. Place them back into the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes or until the mooncakes have turned golden brown.\n- Remove from the oven and let them cool down. Serve and enjoy\\!\n\n### Nutrition\nCalories: 203kcal \\| Carbohydrates: 26g \\| Protein: 6g \\| Fat: 8g \\| Saturated Fat: 2g \\| Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g \\| Monounsaturated Fat: 4g \\| Trans Fat: 1g \\| Cholesterol: 228mg \\| Sodium: 21mg \\| Potassium: 42mg \\| Fiber: 1g \\| Sugar: 15g \\| Vitamin A: 307IU \\| Calcium: 34mg \\| Iron: 1mg\n\nNutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.\n\nLike this recipe? Rate and comment below\\!\n\nLike this recipe? 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[Privacy Policy](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/privacy-policy\/) • [Accessibility Statement](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/accessibility-statement\/) • Powered by [CultivateWP](https:\/\/cultivatewp.com\/).","attrs_readable_markdown":"This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my [disclosure policy](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/privacy-policy\/).\n\n*A **mooncake** (月饼) is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15 **Easy Mooncake Recipes** that you can make at home this year\\!*\n\n![A mooncake (月饼)is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15 Easy Mooncake Recipes that you can make at home this year\\!](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mooncake-1.jpg)\n\nThe festival is all about moon watching and appreciating the beauty of the moon. It is believed that the moon is at its biggest, brightest and fullest during the festival. These delectable cakes are an important part of the festival and are commonly shared among friends and family.\n\nMooncakes are delicious sweet treats with a flaky, slightly sweet crust filled with a thick paste made from red bean paste or lotus seed paste. Traditionally, mooncakes are imprinted with symbols or characters symbolizing harmony, prosperity or good luck.\n\n## **How to Make Chinese Mooncake?**\nThere is a very high demand for mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, causing the price to escalate. Baking your own mooncake is a fun hobby that can also save you some money. For the sweet red bean filling, you can either make it from scratch or purchase it ready made. The flaky pastry is usually made with flour, egg and golden syrup. You’ll also need a [moon cake mould](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kSeEJ9) to make them at home.\n\n## **What Does Mooncake Taste Like?**\nThe taste and texture of mooncake will depend on its ingredients. There are many variations of mooncake, with different fillings and different methods of preparing the outer crust. Traditional mooncakes are made with a sweet, flaky pastry similar to pie crust. They are most commonly filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, which has a smooth creamy texture and a sweet, earthy taste.\n\n## **Best Mooncake Recipes**\n![Snow Skin Mooncakes](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Snow-Skin-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg)\n\n![Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sweet-Red-Bean-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg)\n### 1\\. [Snow Skin Mooncakes](https:\/\/delightfulplate.com\/vietnamese-snow-skin-mooncakes-banh-deo\/)\nThis Vietnamese variation of the mooncake is sweeter than the Chinese variety. Snow skin mooncakes are not baked like regular mooncakes are.\n\n### 2\\. [Chinese Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.sugarbearbakes.com\/blog\/sweet-red-bean-mooncakes)\nThis is a traditional Chinese Mooncake recipe that shows you how to make your own red bean filling from scratch.\n\n### 3\\. [Chocolate Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.anncoojournal.com\/chocolate-mooncake-with-ferrero-rocher\/)\nThese delectable mooncakes are chocolate flavored with a Ferrero Rocher in the centre.\n\n### 4\\. [Oreo Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.corellebrandsasia.com\/en\/tips-recipes\/recipes\/recipeitem\/recipeitem\/recipe-109)\nEast meets West with these cookie-and-creme inspired mooncakes. This is a no-bake recipe that requires only three ingredients.\n\n### 5\\. [Vietnamese Mooncakes](https:\/\/delightfulplate.com\/vietnamese-mooncakes-banh-trung-thu\/)\nAlso known as *banh deo*, Vietnamese Mooncakes contain tasty fillings like mixed nuts and candied fruit.\n\n![Lava Custard Mooncakes](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lava-Custard-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg)\n\n![Durian Mooncake](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Durian-Mooncake-683x1024.jpg)\n### 6\\. [Lava Custard Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.philips.com.hk\/en\/c-e\/ho\/philips-chef\/recipe-overview-page\/desserts-baked-goods\/lava-custard-mooncake)\nLava custard mooncakes have a thick, sweet centre that flows like lava once the cake is cut in half.\n\n### 7\\. [Durian Mooncake](https:\/\/rasamalaysia.com\/durian-mooncake\/)\nDuran is a tropical fruit with a sweet, custardy texture. It’s the perfect filling for these irresistible mooncakes.\n\n### 8\\. [Ice Cream Mooncakes](https:\/\/ketchupwithlinda.com\/ice-cream-mooncakes\/)\nThese aren’t your typical mooncakes. Ice cream mooncakes have a similar appearance to traditional ones, expect filled with ice cream\\!\n\n### 9\\. [Japanese Mochi Snow Skin Mooncakes](https:\/\/whattocooktoday.com\/easy-pandan-mochi-mooncakes-custard-filling.html)\nThis no-bake mooncake is filled with soft, chewy mochi. They’re served chilled and are much easier to make than you think.\n\n### 10\\. [Cantonese Mooncake with Salted Egg Yolk](https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/cantonese-mooncake\/)\nSweet and salty Cantonese mooncakes are both beautiful and delicious. This recipe used lotus seed paste instead of red beans for the filling.\n\n![Vegan Mooncakes](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Vegan-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg)\n\n![Lotus Paste Mooncakes](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lotus-Paste-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg)\n### 11\\. [Vegan Mooncakes](https:\/\/theplantbasedwok.com\/snow-skin-mooncakes-vegan\/)\nThese plant-based mooncakes come in three pretty colors – white, pink and green. You’ll also learn how to make a purple sweet potato paste filling.\n\n### 12\\. [Lotus Paste Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.huangkitchen.com\/plain-lotus-paste-mooncakes\/)\nCreamy lotus paste is encased in a flaky, sweet crust for these mooncakes. Finish it off with a honey glaze.\n\n### 13\\. [Green Tea Mooncakes with Red Bean Fillings](https:\/\/www.ricenflour.com\/recipe\/how-to-make-matcha-mooncake-with-red-bean-filling\/)\nThese festive mooncakes are a beautiful green color, thanks to matcha powder. Fill with a traditional sweet red bean paste and enjoy.\n\n### 14\\. [Pineapple Filled Gluten-Free Mooncakes](https:\/\/lightorangebean.com\/pineapple-filled-gluten-free-snow-skin-mooncakes\/)\nThese mooncakes are pretty in pink and filled with a sweet pineapple filling. Best of all, they’re gluten-free so the whole family can enjoy them.\n\n### 15\\. [Easy Mooncake Recipe](https:\/\/gimmeyummy.com\/easy-chinese-moon-cake-recipe\/)\nMade with pastry dough and a rich sweet filling, these Cantonese-style mooncakes are rich and delicious. This recipe is easy to make and follow the instructions step-by-step for a mouth-watering treat\\!\n\n## Mooncake Flavors: **What are Mooncakes Filled with?**\nThe most common and traditional filling for mooncakes is red bean paste sweetened with golden syrup. Contemporary recipes feature other delicious fillings such as lotus paste, fruit, purple sweet potato paste and even ice cream. Mooncake pastry has a similar texture to pie crust and can be paired with similar fillings, too.\n\n## **Where to Buy Mooncakes?**\nAround the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival, many Asian food stores begin selling mooncakes. If you’re not able to find any in your area, or if you want to get them at other times of the year, your best bet is to shop online. Mooncakes can be found in this [Amazon shop](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kOVSm1), run by a traditional Chinese bakery. If you live in China, you can find mooncakes at Starbucks during the Mid-Autumn festival season.\n\n**You May Also Like**\n\n- [Classic Mango Mochi](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/mango-mochi\/)\n- [Japanese Daifuku](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/daifuku\/)\n- [Lychee Jelly With Coconut Flavor](https:\/\/izzycooking.com\/lychee-jelly\/)\n\n- ▢\n  60 grams golden syrup\n- ▢\n  20 grams canola oil\n- ▢\n  1\/4 teaspoon lye water\n- ▢\n  100 grams cake flour, plus more for dusting\n- ▢\n  220 grams lotus paste, or red bean paste\n- ▢\n  10 salted egg Yolk\n- ▢\n  2 egg, beaten for brushing the mooncakes\n\n#### To Make the Pastry Dough\n- Mix together golden syrup, canola oil and lye water in a large bowl.\n- Add cake flour and mix with a spatula until the dough starts to form.\n- Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for about 40 minutes.\n\n#### To Make the Mooncake Filling\n- Divide the lotus paste into 10 equal-sized balls.\n- Flatten each ball and wrap each salted egg yolk with the lotus paste. Set aside.\n\n#### To Assemble & Bake\n- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.\n- Take the pastry dough out of the fridge and divide it into 10 equal-sized balls.\n- Dust a cutting board with cake flour and place a ball on top. Place a piece of parchment paper and roll it out using a rolling pin.\n- Place the mooncake filling in the center of each flattened dough.\n- Pinch the four corners of the dough, and pinch the remaining corners together, shaping it into a ball.\n- Press it in the mold, then turn it over onto the cutting board. Push down firmly. Slowly push the dough out and place it onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough and fillings.\n- Bake for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the surface with egg wash. Place them back into the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes or until the mooncakes have turned golden brown.\n- Remove from the oven and let them cool down. 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Boilerpipe Text	This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy . A mooncake (月饼) is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15 Easy Mooncake Recipes that you can make at home this year! The festival is all about moon watching and appreciating the beauty of the moon. It is believed that the moon is at its biggest, brightest and fullest during the festival. These delectable cakes are an important part of the festival and are commonly shared among friends and family. Mooncakes are delicious sweet treats with a flaky, slightly sweet crust filled with a thick paste made from red bean paste or lotus seed paste. Traditionally, mooncakes are imprinted with symbols or characters symbolizing harmony, prosperity or good luck. How to Make Chinese Mooncake? There is a very high demand for mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, causing the price to escalate. Baking your own mooncake is a fun hobby that can also save you some money. For the sweet red bean filling, you can either make it from scratch or purchase it ready made. The flaky pastry is usually made with flour, egg and golden syrup. You’ll also need a moon cake mould to make them at home. What Does Mooncake Taste Like? The taste and texture of mooncake will depend on its ingredients. There are many variations of mooncake, with different fillings and different methods of preparing the outer crust. Traditional mooncakes are made with a sweet, flaky pastry similar to pie crust. They are most commonly filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, which has a smooth creamy texture and a sweet, earthy taste. Best Mooncake Recipes 1. Snow Skin Mooncakes This Vietnamese variation of the mooncake is sweeter than the Chinese variety. Snow skin mooncakes are not baked like regular mooncakes are. 2. Chinese Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes This is a traditional Chinese Mooncake recipe that shows you how to make your own red bean filling from scratch. 3. Chocolate Mooncakes These delectable mooncakes are chocolate flavored with a Ferrero Rocher in the centre. 4. Oreo Mooncakes East meets West with these cookie-and-creme inspired mooncakes. This is a no-bake recipe that requires only three ingredients. 5. Vietnamese Mooncakes Also known as banh deo , Vietnamese Mooncakes contain tasty fillings like mixed nuts and candied fruit. 6. Lava Custard Mooncakes Lava custard mooncakes have a thick, sweet centre that flows like lava once the cake is cut in half. 7. Durian Mooncake Duran is a tropical fruit with a sweet, custardy texture. It’s the perfect filling for these irresistible mooncakes. 8. Ice Cream Mooncakes These aren’t your typical mooncakes. Ice cream mooncakes have a similar appearance to traditional ones, expect filled with ice cream! 9. Japanese Mochi Snow Skin Mooncakes This no-bake mooncake is filled with soft, chewy mochi. They’re served chilled and are much easier to make than you think. 10. Cantonese Mooncake with Salted Egg Yolk Sweet and salty Cantonese mooncakes are both beautiful and delicious. This recipe used lotus seed paste instead of red beans for the filling. 11. Vegan Mooncakes These plant-based mooncakes come in three pretty colors – white, pink and green. You’ll also learn how to make a purple sweet potato paste filling. 12. Lotus Paste Mooncakes Creamy lotus paste is encased in a flaky, sweet crust for these mooncakes. Finish it off with a honey glaze. 13. Green Tea Mooncakes with Red Bean Fillings These festive mooncakes are a beautiful green color, thanks to matcha powder. Fill with a traditional sweet red bean paste and enjoy. 14. Pineapple Filled Gluten-Free Mooncakes These mooncakes are pretty in pink and filled with a sweet pineapple filling. Best of all, they’re gluten-free so the whole family can enjoy them. 15. Easy Mooncake Recipe Made with pastry dough and a rich sweet filling, these Cantonese-style mooncakes are rich and delicious. This recipe is easy to make and follow the instructions step-by-step for a mouth-watering treat! Mooncake Flavors: What are Mooncakes Filled with? The most common and traditional filling for mooncakes is red bean paste sweetened with golden syrup. Contemporary recipes feature other delicious fillings such as lotus paste, fruit, purple sweet potato paste and even ice cream. Mooncake pastry has a similar texture to pie crust and can be paired with similar fillings, too. Where to Buy Mooncakes? Around the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival, many Asian food stores begin selling mooncakes. If you’re not able to find any in your area, or if you want to get them at other times of the year, your best bet is to shop online. Mooncakes can be found in this Amazon shop , run by a traditional Chinese bakery. If you live in China, you can find mooncakes at Starbucks during the Mid-Autumn festival season. You May Also Like Classic Mango Mochi Japanese Daifuku Lychee Jelly With Coconut Flavor ▢ 60 grams golden syrup ▢ 20 grams canola oil ▢ 1/4 teaspoon lye water ▢ 100 grams cake flour , plus more for dusting ▢ 220 grams lotus paste , or red bean paste ▢ 10 salted egg Yolk ▢ 2 egg , beaten for brushing the mooncakes To Make the Pastry Dough Mix together golden syrup, canola oil and lye water in a large bowl. Add cake flour and mix with a spatula until the dough starts to form. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for about 40 minutes. To Make the Mooncake Filling Divide the lotus paste into 10 equal-sized balls. Flatten each ball and wrap each salted egg yolk with the lotus paste. Set aside. To Assemble & Bake Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Take the pastry dough out of the fridge and divide it into 10 equal-sized balls. Dust a cutting board with cake flour and place a ball on top. Place a piece of parchment paper and roll it out using a rolling pin. Place the mooncake filling in the center of each flattened dough. Pinch the four corners of the dough, and pinch the remaining corners together, shaping it into a ball. Press it in the mold, then turn it over onto the cutting board. Push down firmly. Slowly push the dough out and place it onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough and fillings. Bake for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the surface with egg wash. Place them back into the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes or until the mooncakes have turned golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool down. Serve and enjoy! Calories: 203 kcal \| Carbohydrates: 26 g \| Protein: 6 g \| Fat: 8 g \| Saturated Fat: 2 g \| Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g \| Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g \| Trans Fat: 1 g \| Cholesterol: 228 mg \| Sodium: 21 mg \| Potassium: 42 mg \| Fiber: 1 g \| Sugar: 15 g \| Vitamin A: 307 IU \| Calcium: 34 mg \| Iron: 1 mg Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used. About Izzy I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home. You May Also Like:
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Please read my [disclosure policy](https://izzycooking.com/privacy-policy/). A mooncake* (月饼) is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15 Easy Mooncake Recipes that you can make at home this year\!* ![A mooncake (月饼)is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15 Easy Mooncake Recipes that you can make at home this year\!](https://izzycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mooncake-1.jpg) The festival is all about moon watching and appreciating the beauty of the moon. It is believed that the moon is at its biggest, brightest and fullest during the festival. These delectable cakes are an important part of the festival and are commonly shared among friends and family. ## What is a Mooncake? Mooncakes are delicious sweet treats with a flaky, slightly sweet crust filled with a thick paste made from red bean paste or lotus seed paste. Traditionally, mooncakes are imprinted with symbols or characters symbolizing harmony, prosperity or good luck. ## How to Make Chinese Mooncake? There is a very high demand for mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, causing the price to escalate. Baking your own mooncake is a fun hobby that can also save you some money. For the sweet red bean filling, you can either make it from scratch or purchase it ready made. The flaky pastry is usually made with flour, egg and golden syrup. You’ll also need a [moon cake mould](https://amzn.to/3kSeEJ9) to make them at home. ## What Does Mooncake Taste Like? The taste and texture of mooncake will depend on its ingredients. There are many variations of mooncake, with different fillings and different methods of preparing the outer crust. Traditional mooncakes are made with a sweet, flaky pastry similar to pie crust. They are most commonly filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, which has a smooth creamy texture and a sweet, earthy taste. ## Best Mooncake Recipes ![Snow Skin Mooncakes](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ### 1\. [Snow Skin Mooncakes](https://delightfulplate.com/vietnamese-snow-skin-mooncakes-banh-deo/) This Vietnamese variation of the mooncake is sweeter than the Chinese variety. Snow skin mooncakes are not baked like regular mooncakes are. ### 2\. [Chinese Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes](https://www.sugarbearbakes.com/blog/sweet-red-bean-mooncakes) This is a traditional Chinese Mooncake recipe that shows you how to make your own red bean filling from scratch. ### 3\. [Chocolate Mooncakes](https://www.anncoojournal.com/chocolate-mooncake-with-ferrero-rocher/) These delectable mooncakes are chocolate flavored with a Ferrero Rocher in the centre. ### 4\. [Oreo Mooncakes](https://www.corellebrandsasia.com/en/tips-recipes/recipes/recipeitem/recipeitem/recipe-109) East meets West with these cookie-and-creme inspired mooncakes. This is a no-bake recipe that requires only three ingredients. ### 5\. [Vietnamese Mooncakes](https://delightfulplate.com/vietnamese-mooncakes-banh-trung-thu/) Also known as banh deo, Vietnamese Mooncakes contain tasty fillings like mixed nuts and candied fruit. ![Lava Custard Mooncakes](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Durian Mooncake](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ### 6\. [Lava Custard Mooncakes](https://www.philips.com.hk/en/c-e/ho/philips-chef/recipe-overview-page/desserts-baked-goods/lava-custard-mooncake) Lava custard mooncakes have a thick, sweet centre that flows like lava once the cake is cut in half. ### 7\. [Durian Mooncake](https://rasamalaysia.com/durian-mooncake/) Duran is a tropical fruit with a sweet, custardy texture. It’s the perfect filling for these irresistible mooncakes. ### 8\. [Ice Cream Mooncakes](https://ketchupwithlinda.com/ice-cream-mooncakes/) These aren’t your typical mooncakes. Ice cream mooncakes have a similar appearance to traditional ones, expect filled with ice cream\! ### 9\. [Japanese Mochi Snow Skin Mooncakes](https://whattocooktoday.com/easy-pandan-mochi-mooncakes-custard-filling.html) This no-bake mooncake is filled with soft, chewy mochi. They’re served chilled and are much easier to make than you think. ### 10\. [Cantonese Mooncake with Salted Egg Yolk](https://redhousespice.com/cantonese-mooncake/) Sweet and salty Cantonese mooncakes are both beautiful and delicious. This recipe used lotus seed paste instead of red beans for the filling. ![Vegan Mooncakes](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Lotus Paste Mooncakes](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ### 11\. [Vegan Mooncakes](https://theplantbasedwok.com/snow-skin-mooncakes-vegan/) These plant-based mooncakes come in three pretty colors – white, pink and green. You’ll also learn how to make a purple sweet potato paste filling. ### 12\. [Lotus Paste Mooncakes](https://www.huangkitchen.com/plain-lotus-paste-mooncakes/) Creamy lotus paste is encased in a flaky, sweet crust for these mooncakes. Finish it off with a honey glaze. ### 13\. [Green Tea Mooncakes with Red Bean Fillings](https://www.ricenflour.com/recipe/how-to-make-matcha-mooncake-with-red-bean-filling/) These festive mooncakes are a beautiful green color, thanks to matcha powder. Fill with a traditional sweet red bean paste and enjoy. ### 14\. [Pineapple Filled Gluten-Free Mooncakes](https://lightorangebean.com/pineapple-filled-gluten-free-snow-skin-mooncakes/) These mooncakes are pretty in pink and filled with a sweet pineapple filling. Best of all, they’re gluten-free so the whole family can enjoy them. ### 15\. [Easy Mooncake Recipe](https://gimmeyummy.com/easy-chinese-moon-cake-recipe/) Made with pastry dough and a rich sweet filling, these Cantonese-style mooncakes are rich and delicious. This recipe is easy to make and follow the instructions step-by-step for a mouth-watering treat\! ## Mooncake Flavors: What are Mooncakes Filled with? The most common and traditional filling for mooncakes is red bean paste sweetened with golden syrup. Contemporary recipes feature other delicious fillings such as lotus paste, fruit, purple sweet potato paste and even ice cream. Mooncake pastry has a similar texture to pie crust and can be paired with similar fillings, too. ## Where to Buy Mooncakes? Around the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival, many Asian food stores begin selling mooncakes. If you’re not able to find any in your area, or if you want to get them at other times of the year, your best bet is to shop online. Mooncakes can be found in this [Amazon shop](https://amzn.to/3kOVSm1), run by a traditional Chinese bakery. If you live in China, you can find mooncakes at Starbucks during the Mid-Autumn festival season. You May Also Like - [Classic Mango Mochi](https://izzycooking.com/mango-mochi/) - [Japanese Daifuku](https://izzycooking.com/daifuku/) - [Lychee Jelly With Coconut Flavor](https://izzycooking.com/lychee-jelly/) ![These Chinese Mooncakes are so easy to make at home and taste much better than the store-bought version. It’s one of our favorite mooncake recipes for Mid-Autumn Festival.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='200'%20height='200'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%20200'%3E%3C/svg%3E) 5 from 1 vote ## 15 Best Mooncake Recipes (Easy Chinese Mooncake Recipe & More) By: Izzy These Chinese Mooncakes are so easy to make at home and taste much better than the store-bought version. It’s one of our favorite mooncake recipes for Mid-Autumn Festival. Servings: 10 [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fizzycooking.com%2Fmooncake%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fizzycooking.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F08%2FMooncake-1.jpg&description=15+Best+Mooncake+Recipes+%28Easy+Chinese+Mooncake+Recipe+%26amp%3B+More%29&is_video=false) [Rate Recipe](https://izzycooking.com/mooncake/#comment) [Print Recipe](https://izzycooking.com/wprm_print/15-best-mooncake-recipes-easy-chinese-mooncake-recipe-more) ### Equipment - [Moon Cake Mould](https://amzn.to/38FqPDC) - [Baking Sheet](https://amzn.to/2YeoriZ) ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x - ▢ 60 grams golden syrup - ▢ 20 grams canola oil - ▢ 1/4 teaspoon lye water - ▢ 100 grams cake flour, plus more for dusting - ▢ 220 grams lotus paste, or red bean paste - ▢ 10 salted egg Yolk - ▢ 2 egg, beaten for brushing the mooncakes Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark ### Instructions #### To Make the Pastry Dough - Mix together golden syrup, canola oil and lye water in a large bowl. - Add cake flour and mix with a spatula until the dough starts to form. - Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for about 40 minutes. #### To Make the Mooncake Filling - Divide the lotus paste into 10 equal-sized balls. - Flatten each ball and wrap each salted egg yolk with the lotus paste. Set aside. #### To Assemble & Bake - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. - Take the pastry dough out of the fridge and divide it into 10 equal-sized balls. - Dust a cutting board with cake flour and place a ball on top. Place a piece of parchment paper and roll it out using a rolling pin. - Place the mooncake filling in the center of each flattened dough. - Pinch the four corners of the dough, and pinch the remaining corners together, shaping it into a ball. - Press it in the mold, then turn it over onto the cutting board. Push down firmly. Slowly push the dough out and place it onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough and fillings. - Bake for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the surface with egg wash. Place them back into the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes or until the mooncakes have turned golden brown. - Remove from the oven and let them cool down. Serve and enjoy\! ### Nutrition Calories: 203kcal \\| Carbohydrates: 26g \\| Protein: 6g \\| Fat: 8g \\| Saturated Fat: 2g \\| Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g \\| Monounsaturated Fat: 4g \\| Trans Fat: 1g \\| Cholesterol: 228mg \\| Sodium: 21mg \\| Potassium: 42mg \\| Fiber: 1g \\| Sugar: 15g \\| Vitamin A: 307IU \\| Calcium: 34mg \\| Iron: 1mg Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used. Like this recipe? Rate and comment below\! Like this recipe? Share it with friends\! 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Readable Markdown	This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my [disclosure policy](https://izzycooking.com/privacy-policy/). A mooncake* (月饼) is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15 Easy Mooncake Recipes that you can make at home this year\!* ![A mooncake (月饼)is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 15 Easy Mooncake Recipes that you can make at home this year\!](https://izzycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mooncake-1.jpg) The festival is all about moon watching and appreciating the beauty of the moon. It is believed that the moon is at its biggest, brightest and fullest during the festival. These delectable cakes are an important part of the festival and are commonly shared among friends and family. Mooncakes are delicious sweet treats with a flaky, slightly sweet crust filled with a thick paste made from red bean paste or lotus seed paste. Traditionally, mooncakes are imprinted with symbols or characters symbolizing harmony, prosperity or good luck. ## How to Make Chinese Mooncake? There is a very high demand for mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, causing the price to escalate. Baking your own mooncake is a fun hobby that can also save you some money. For the sweet red bean filling, you can either make it from scratch or purchase it ready made. The flaky pastry is usually made with flour, egg and golden syrup. You’ll also need a [moon cake mould](https://amzn.to/3kSeEJ9) to make them at home. ## What Does Mooncake Taste Like? The taste and texture of mooncake will depend on its ingredients. There are many variations of mooncake, with different fillings and different methods of preparing the outer crust. Traditional mooncakes are made with a sweet, flaky pastry similar to pie crust. They are most commonly filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, which has a smooth creamy texture and a sweet, earthy taste. ## Best Mooncake Recipes ![Snow Skin Mooncakes](https://izzycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Snow-Skin-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg) ![Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes](https://izzycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sweet-Red-Bean-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg) ### 1\. [Snow Skin Mooncakes](https://delightfulplate.com/vietnamese-snow-skin-mooncakes-banh-deo/) This Vietnamese variation of the mooncake is sweeter than the Chinese variety. Snow skin mooncakes are not baked like regular mooncakes are. ### 2\. [Chinese Sweet Red Bean Mooncakes](https://www.sugarbearbakes.com/blog/sweet-red-bean-mooncakes) This is a traditional Chinese Mooncake recipe that shows you how to make your own red bean filling from scratch. ### 3\. [Chocolate Mooncakes](https://www.anncoojournal.com/chocolate-mooncake-with-ferrero-rocher/) These delectable mooncakes are chocolate flavored with a Ferrero Rocher in the centre. ### 4\. [Oreo Mooncakes](https://www.corellebrandsasia.com/en/tips-recipes/recipes/recipeitem/recipeitem/recipe-109) East meets West with these cookie-and-creme inspired mooncakes. This is a no-bake recipe that requires only three ingredients. ### 5\. [Vietnamese Mooncakes](https://delightfulplate.com/vietnamese-mooncakes-banh-trung-thu/) Also known as banh deo, Vietnamese Mooncakes contain tasty fillings like mixed nuts and candied fruit. ![Lava Custard Mooncakes](https://izzycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Lava-Custard-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg) ![Durian Mooncake](https://izzycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Durian-Mooncake-683x1024.jpg) ### 6\. [Lava Custard Mooncakes](https://www.philips.com.hk/en/c-e/ho/philips-chef/recipe-overview-page/desserts-baked-goods/lava-custard-mooncake) Lava custard mooncakes have a thick, sweet centre that flows like lava once the cake is cut in half. ### 7\. [Durian Mooncake](https://rasamalaysia.com/durian-mooncake/) Duran is a tropical fruit with a sweet, custardy texture. It’s the perfect filling for these irresistible mooncakes. ### 8\. [Ice Cream Mooncakes](https://ketchupwithlinda.com/ice-cream-mooncakes/) These aren’t your typical mooncakes. Ice cream mooncakes have a similar appearance to traditional ones, expect filled with ice cream\! ### 9\. [Japanese Mochi Snow Skin Mooncakes](https://whattocooktoday.com/easy-pandan-mochi-mooncakes-custard-filling.html) This no-bake mooncake is filled with soft, chewy mochi. They’re served chilled and are much easier to make than you think. ### 10\. [Cantonese Mooncake with Salted Egg Yolk](https://redhousespice.com/cantonese-mooncake/) Sweet and salty Cantonese mooncakes are both beautiful and delicious. This recipe used lotus seed paste instead of red beans for the filling. ![Vegan Mooncakes](https://izzycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Vegan-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg) ![Lotus Paste Mooncakes](https://izzycooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Lotus-Paste-Mooncakes-683x1024.jpg) ### 11\. [Vegan Mooncakes](https://theplantbasedwok.com/snow-skin-mooncakes-vegan/) These plant-based mooncakes come in three pretty colors – white, pink and green. You’ll also learn how to make a purple sweet potato paste filling. ### 12\. [Lotus Paste Mooncakes](https://www.huangkitchen.com/plain-lotus-paste-mooncakes/) Creamy lotus paste is encased in a flaky, sweet crust for these mooncakes. Finish it off with a honey glaze. ### 13\. [Green Tea Mooncakes with Red Bean Fillings](https://www.ricenflour.com/recipe/how-to-make-matcha-mooncake-with-red-bean-filling/) These festive mooncakes are a beautiful green color, thanks to matcha powder. Fill with a traditional sweet red bean paste and enjoy. ### 14\. [Pineapple Filled Gluten-Free Mooncakes](https://lightorangebean.com/pineapple-filled-gluten-free-snow-skin-mooncakes/) These mooncakes are pretty in pink and filled with a sweet pineapple filling. Best of all, they’re gluten-free so the whole family can enjoy them. ### 15\. [Easy Mooncake Recipe](https://gimmeyummy.com/easy-chinese-moon-cake-recipe/) Made with pastry dough and a rich sweet filling, these Cantonese-style mooncakes are rich and delicious. This recipe is easy to make and follow the instructions step-by-step for a mouth-watering treat\! ## Mooncake Flavors: What are Mooncakes Filled with? The most common and traditional filling for mooncakes is red bean paste sweetened with golden syrup. Contemporary recipes feature other delicious fillings such as lotus paste, fruit, purple sweet potato paste and even ice cream. Mooncake pastry has a similar texture to pie crust and can be paired with similar fillings, too. ## Where to Buy Mooncakes? Around the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival, many Asian food stores begin selling mooncakes. If you’re not able to find any in your area, or if you want to get them at other times of the year, your best bet is to shop online. Mooncakes can be found in this [Amazon shop](https://amzn.to/3kOVSm1), run by a traditional Chinese bakery. If you live in China, you can find mooncakes at Starbucks during the Mid-Autumn festival season. You May Also Like - [Classic Mango Mochi](https://izzycooking.com/mango-mochi/) - [Japanese Daifuku](https://izzycooking.com/daifuku/) - [Lychee Jelly With Coconut Flavor](https://izzycooking.com/lychee-jelly/) - ▢ 60 grams golden syrup - ▢ 20 grams canola oil - ▢ 1/4 teaspoon lye water - ▢ 100 grams cake flour, plus more for dusting - ▢ 220 grams lotus paste, or red bean paste - ▢ 10 salted egg Yolk - ▢ 2 egg, beaten for brushing the mooncakes #### To Make the Pastry Dough - Mix together golden syrup, canola oil and lye water in a large bowl. - Add cake flour and mix with a spatula until the dough starts to form. - Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for about 40 minutes. #### To Make the Mooncake Filling - Divide the lotus paste into 10 equal-sized balls. - Flatten each ball and wrap each salted egg yolk with the lotus paste. Set aside. #### To Assemble & Bake - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. - Take the pastry dough out of the fridge and divide it into 10 equal-sized balls. - Dust a cutting board with cake flour and place a ball on top. Place a piece of parchment paper and roll it out using a rolling pin. - Place the mooncake filling in the center of each flattened dough. - Pinch the four corners of the dough, and pinch the remaining corners together, shaping it into a ball. - Press it in the mold, then turn it over onto the cutting board. Push down firmly. Slowly push the dough out and place it onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough and fillings. - Bake for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the surface with egg wash. Place them back into the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes or until the mooncakes have turned golden brown. - Remove from the oven and let them cool down. Serve and enjoy\! Calories: 203kcal \\| Carbohydrates: 26g \\| Protein: 6g \\| Fat: 8g \\| Saturated Fat: 2g \\| Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g \\| Monounsaturated Fat: 4g \\| Trans Fat: 1g \\| Cholesterol: 228mg \\| Sodium: 21mg \\| Potassium: 42mg \\| Fiber: 1g \\| Sugar: 15g \\| Vitamin A: 307IU \\| Calcium: 34mg \\| Iron: 1mg Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used. About Izzy I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home. You May Also Like:
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