Baking mooncakes in the oven, the temperature can be set to 180 degrees, the time is about 15 to 30 minutes or so. The temperature and time for baking mooncakes is specifically determined by the actual condition of the oven and the type of mooncake. Generally speaking, first preheat the oven to 200 degrees, put the mooncakes in and bake them for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and bake them for about 15 to 30 minutes.

Temperature and time for baking mooncakes

During the process of baking mooncakes, you can remove the mooncakes and brush them with an egg wash before continuing to bake them, which ensures that the mooncakes are evenly colored and prevents them from sticking.

Mooncakes, also known as moon balls, small cakes, harvest cakes, reunion cakes, etc., are one of the traditional Chinese delicacies, which were initially used as offerings to worship the moon god, but later on, people used them as festive food for eating or gifting to friends and relatives.

Mooncakes have been blended with local dietary customs, and a variety of types have been developed, including Cantonese, Beijing, Suzhou, Jin, Chao, and Dian styles, etc. The raw materials used to make mooncakes, and the temperatures and times of baking vary from one type to another.