Moon Cake – Delight

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup apricot jam
• Egg wash (1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp water)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
2. Add the butter, vegetable shortening, and eggs to the flour mixture. Mix well until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3. Gradually add the milk and vanilla extract to the dough and continue mixing until everything is well combined.
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
5. Flatten each ball and put a teaspoon of apricot jam in the center. Fold the edges of the dough around the jam and shape into a ball.
6. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top of each ball with egg wash.
7. Bake the mooncakes in a preheated 325°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until the mooncakes are golden brown.
8. Remove the mooncakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Enjoy the delicious and aromatic mooncake!

Serving Suggestions

Mooncake is typically served with tea. It’s best to slice the mooncake into small pieces before serving to enjoy its unique flavor and texture.

Verdict

Mooncake is a popular Chinese pastry that is enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This recipe for mooncake is easy to follow and yields mooncakes that are soft, flaky, and filled with a sweet apricot jam. The egg wash adds a gorgeous sheen to the mooncakes. The aroma is out of this world and not soon forgotten. Delightful!