Lunar New Year Cake Recipes

Nian gao also known as sticky rice cake is eaten during lunar new year especially in the southern china provinces.

Lunar new year cake recipes. Line 13 by 9 inch 3 5 l metal cake pan with parchment paper or butter thoroughly but lightly. Lunar rhubarb cake 1. Sprinkle into a well greased 10 in.

Slice the nian gao into thin square pieces. The name of this cake is derived from the buttery brown sugar topping that sinks into the cake as it bakes and forms a crusty layer reminiscent of a lunar landscape. 1 1 2 tablespoon 22 5ml vegetable oil 1 jujube red date for decoration.

8 chinese desserts to eat for lunar new year 1. So have a happy lunar new year. Made with glutinous rice and brown sugar these bites of chewy goodness are also known as chinese.

Add the egg and vanilla. Even though the words nian gao mean year cake the words sound like year higher and symbolize prosperity or promotion or children. In a large bowl cream the butter shortening and 1 cup sugar.

This recipe came from a 20 year old magazine it s a wonderful cake moist easy to make and freezes well. My mom always made a new year cake also known as nian gao. Lunar new year cake nian gao serves 4.

Combine almond and 1 tablespoon flour. Black sesame rice balls. Many different kinds of rice balls are served at this time of year but the most popular are.