The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) is a gourmet paradise, and one of the most famous is the Portuguese egg tart. However, in addition to tasting the famous Portuguese egg tarts in Macau, visitors should also try one of the most popular local desserts: woodruff cake. With its distinctive bumpy shape and crunchy, aromatic exterior and smooth, soft interior, this cake indulges you in its unique flavor and texture bite after bite.

The uniqueness of woodruff cake lies in its raw materials and production method. It is made from butter, sugar and cake flour, and then these ingredients are mixed together with vanilla and other flavorings. Next, wood bran (also known as corn chaff in Chinese) is added to the mixture, which is then placed in the oven to make it crispy and sweet. This unique ingredient and method of preparation gives the wood bran cake its special texture and flavor.

The best woodruff cakes can usually be found at local Portuguese tart stores and are often a favorite among locals. If you are visiting Macau, you should definitely try this delicacy. Even if you don't have a big sweet tooth, wood chaff cake may become your new favorite. This dessert is one of the treasures of Macau's snack culture, so whether you're a local resident or a tourist, you should give this dessert a try.