1, lotus seed cake

Lotus seed moon cakes are the most common moon cakes on the market. It is a classic variety of Mid-Autumn moon cakes, with thin skin, loose skin, smooth and sweet stuffing and deep sweetness.

According to legend, during the Yuan Dynasty, lotus seed cakes were used as a tool to deliver secret letters. Zhu Yuanzhang successfully revolted and established the Ming Dynasty because he put the secret letters in moon cakes without being discovered by the Mongols.

According to the raw materials of stuffing, lotus seed cake can be divided into pure lotus seed cake and common lotus seed cake.

Pure lotus seed stuffing is made of lotus seeds except sugar and oil, while ordinary lotus seed stuffing can be added with other starches such as beans. In addition to pure lotus seed cake, manufacturers usually add one or several egg yolks, which are called egg yolk lotus seed cake. Egg yolk lotus seed paste moon cake tastes better and richer, which reduces the sweet and greasy feeling brought by a single lotus seed paste filling to some extent.

2. Chestnut moon cakes

Chestnut and lotus seed cake have many similarities, but the difference is that chestnut is the main raw material for filling, and its taste is also different from lotus seed cake.

Chestnut is rich in starch, but its fat content is lower than other nuts, so it is relatively healthier.

In addition, chestnut also contains comprehensive mineral elements. Mooncakes made of chestnut can be described as Xian Yi suitable for all ages. This kind of moon cake is a good choice for the public because of its simple materials, affordable price and sweet taste.

3, bean paste moon cake

Mash the steamed red beans, add white sugar and stir-fry, and the filling of the bean paste moon cake is ready. The bean paste moon cake tastes equally good, and the bean flavor is rich, without the uncomfortable feeling that other moon cakes swallow and stick to their throats. Bean paste is also a beauty product, and bean paste moon cakes are also suitable for ladies who love beauty.

4. Wuren moon cake

Wuren moon cake is also a classic variety. The so-called five kernels are not only five kinds, but are made of many different raw materials, generally including walnut kernels, peanut kernels, pine kernels, sesame kernels and so on. It means "complete harmony".

Wuren moon cake is slightly less delicate because of the addition of many nuts. It tastes crisp and refreshing, with a faint fragrance and a unique flavor, which makes people never tire of eating. In the moon cake market with endless new flavors and novel designs, Wuren moon cake is still an "evergreen tree" and is loved by many friends.

In addition, Wuren moon cake has the natural advantages of being not easy to break and easy to carry, and is more suitable as a gift.