Best 3 Moon Cake Mold 50g Recipes

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Mooncakes are a traditional Chinese pastry often eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It typically consists of a thin, tender pastry skin enveloping a sweet, dense filling. The fillings can vary widely, but common ingredients include lotus seed paste, red bean paste, and nuts. Mooncakes are often stamped with auspicious symbols or designs, and they are often given as gifts to family and friends.

This article features five delicious mooncake recipes that are sure to impress your family and friends. The recipes include:

1. **Traditional Cantonese Mooncakes**: This recipe features a classic Cantonese mooncake filling made with lotus seed paste, salted egg yolks, and mixed nuts.

2. **Red Bean Mooncakes**: These mooncakes are filled with a sweet and creamy red bean paste, and they are a popular choice for those who prefer a less dense filling.

3. **Snowy Mooncakes**: These mooncakes are made with a delicate pastry skin that is dusted with powdered sugar. They are filled with a variety of sweet fillings, such as lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or custard.

4. **Ice Cream Mooncakes**: These mooncakes are a fun and unique twist on the traditional mooncake. They are made with a pastry skin that is filled with ice cream, and they are then frozen.

5. **Mini Mooncakes**: These mooncakes are perfect for those who want a smaller, more bite-sized treat. They are made with the same ingredients as traditional mooncakes, but they are baked in smaller molds.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MOONCAKE RECIPE



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Traditional Chinese mooncake with lotus paste and salted egg yolk.

Provided by KP Kwan

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

60g golden syrup
1/4 tsp lye water (kansui)
24g vegetable oil
100g cake flour
10 salted egg yolk
220g store-bought lotus paste (See note)
Egg wash to brush the mooncake

Steps:

  • Mix golden syrup, lye water, and vegetable oil accurately in a mixing bowl.
  • Sieve the flour. Add all at once to the above mixture.
  • Combine all the ingredients.
  • Place the dough on a piece of cling wrap. Refrigerate for thirty minutes to let the dough relax.
  • Wash the salted egg yolk with water to remove the white sticking to the yolk. Pat dry.
  • Wrap the yolk with the lotus paste
  • Then roll it into a ball. Set aside.
  • Roll out the pastry in between two plastic sheets or cling wraps.
  • Remove the cling film on top, fold the pastry toward the filling.
  • Pinch away the excess pastry where the pastry is double folded to ensure consistent thickness.
  • Roll the mooncake with your palms to form a ball.
  • Roll the mooncake on a surface dusted with flour.
  • Plunge the piston of the mold to the flour, and shake off the excess.
  • Place the dough on the baking tray.
  • Put the mooncake mold on the dough and plunge the piston downward. The dough will take the shape of the mold, and the pattern will be imprinted on the surface.
  • Bake it at the middle rack, 175°C/350°F top and bottom temperature for five minutes or until the surface starts to firm up.
  • Remove the mooncake from the oven and brush the surface of the mooncake with egg wash.
  • Bake for another ten minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove the cake from the oven to cool at room temperature.
  • Transfer the mooncake to an airtight container and keep for three days before serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 84 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 mooncake, Sodium 53 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

MOON CAKE



Moon Cake image

I got this simple yet delicious recipe from a lady named Elaine, who I work for. I work in a kitchen of a country club and this is one of many desserts that they serve, and by far my favorite! Drizzle with chocolate syrup and use a knife to make a design.

Provided by TARYN003

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
½ cup margarine
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
¼ cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
  • In a large saucepan, bring water and margarine to a boil. Remove from heat, and mix in flour with electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Spread evenly in prepared pan .
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool completely
  • In large bowl, combine pudding mix, milk and cream cheese. Mix with electric mixer until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled crust. Top with whipped topping and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Chill in refrigerator and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 81.9 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

MOON CAKE



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I have six grandchildren and this is one of their favorite desserts. If I don't take it to potlucks, I hear lots of groans! Everyone wants the recipe after they've tried it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING:
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold whole milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
TOPPING:
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate sauce
Chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition., Spread on a greased 15x10x1-in. jelly roll pan. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Cool but do not prick, leaving surface with its "moon-like" appearance. , Meanwhile, for filling, beat pudding and milk until thick. Add cream cheese; blend well. Spread on crust; refrigerate 20 minutes. Top with whipped topping. Drizzle chocolate sauce over top and sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

- **Choose the right mold:** Mooncake molds come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Choose one that is the right size for your desired mooncakes. - **Prepare the mold:** Before using the mold, grease it lightly with cooking oil. This will help prevent the mooncakes from sticking. - **Fill the mold evenly:** When filling the mold with mooncake dough, do so evenly. This will help ensure that the mooncakes are evenly cooked. - **Press the dough firmly:** When pressing the dough into the mold, do so firmly. This will help ensure that the mooncakes hold their shape. - **Bake the mooncakes according to the recipe:** The baking time for mooncakes can vary depending on the recipe. Be sure to follow the recipe's instructions carefully. - **Let the mooncakes cool completely:** After baking, let the mooncakes cool completely before removing them from the mold. This will help prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

Mooncakes are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make mooncakes at home. Be sure to experiment with different fillings and flavors to find your favorite combination.

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