Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 is approaching, famous cake brands have been constantly creating, bringing unique moon cakes with diverse flavors. Join Websosanh.vn to explore the latest moon cake lines and find the perfect cake to enjoy with family and friends!
1. Traditional moon cakes
Mooncakes originate from China and are said to have appeared since the Tang Dynasty. Initially, moon cakes were used to worship gods and ancestors during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Over time, moon cakes have spread throughout Asia, especially Vietnam, and have become an indispensable dish during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Traditional moon cakes include two types: baked cakes and sticky cakes.
1.1. Baked cakes
Scones are the most popular type of Mooncake. The crust is made from flour, sugar water, cooking oil and some other ingredients, then baked until golden brown. The fillings for baked goods are very diverse, such as green bean filling, lotus seed filling, mixed filling, and salted egg filling. Each type of filling brings unique flavor and richness to the moon cake.
Unlike baked cakes, sticky rice cakes have a crust made from glutinous rice flour, which is cooked and then kneaded thoroughly with sugar water and cooking oil. The sticky rice cake has a soft, flexible and white crust. The filling for sticky rice cakes is usually green beans, lotus seeds or a mixture. With a sweet and soft taste, sticky rice cakes are often favored by those who love softness and sweetness.
2. Innovation and creativity of modern moon cakes
In recent years, moon cakes have had many new variations to meet the needs and preferences of modern consumers.
2.1. Mooncake filled with fruit
Fruit-filled mooncakes bring freshness and sweetness. The fruit filling in moon cakes is usually blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, durian and some other tropical fruits. The combination of a soft crust and delicious fruit filling creates a refreshing flavor, completely different from traditional cakes that often have a strong sweet taste. This is often the choice for those who love freshness and want to experiment with new flavors.
2.2. Mooncake filled with abalone and fish fin
Abalone and fish fins are rare and expensive seafood. They are often used in high-class dishes at luxury restaurants. The combination of abalone, fish fin and moon cake has created unique and attractive flavors. Mooncakes filled with abalone and fish fins often have a filling layer made from abalone combined with other ingredients such as salted eggs, nuts, and roasted chicken. The rich, delicious flavors of abalone and fish fin combined with the soft crust create an incredible culinary experience for many people. This type of moon cake is often chosen as a gift during important holidays to show respect and affection.
Vegetarian mooncakes have become a popular trend in recent years, especially among vegetarians and healthy lifestyle enthusiasts. Vegetarian Mooncakes are made from vegan ingredients such as green beans, taro, lotus seeds and other nutritious seeds. These ingredients not only bring delicious flavor but are also nutritious and good for health. Vegetarian mooncakes also have many variations with unique fillings such as red bean filling, purple sweet potato filling, or pumpkin filling. The combination of these fillings creates delicious, unique and nutritious vegetarian mooncakes.
3. Which brand of moon cake is the most highly rated?
Currently, on the market there are many moon cake brands with diverse flavors and designs. Below are some famous and highly appreciated moon cake brands in Vietnam.
3.1. Kinh Do Moon Cake
Kinh Do is one of the largest confectionery brands in Vietnam, having been attached to consumers for decades. Kinh Do Mooncakes are famous for their high quality, variety of flavors and designs.
Kinh Do Mooncakes have many types, ranging from traditional to modern, such as mooncakes filled with green beans, lotus seeds, mixed fruit, coconut milk or even special fillings such as green tea, fish fin, and abalone. . In particular, Kinh Do’s Oreo mooncake product line is a combination of traditional mooncakes and modern Oreo flavors. This type of cake has received a lot of love from young consumers.
In addition, Kinh Do moon cakes are also highly appreciated for their quality, delicious taste and beautiful packaging. The price of the cakes is also reasonable, so Kinh Do is always in the top of the most popular moon cake brands in Vietnam.
Nhu Lan is a traditional moon cake brand that has been present for a long time in Saigon. Nhu Lan Moon Cake keeps the traditional recipe, using natural ingredients and no preservatives. Nhu Lan’s mixed cakes, green beans, and lotus seeds are loved for their sweet, not harsh taste and soft, smooth crust. In addition, Nhu Lan also provides vegetarian moon cakes and sugar-free moon cakes for dieters. With traditional quality and care in each cake, Nhu Lan is always the top choice of many Vietnamese families.
3.3. Bibica Moon Cake
Bibica is a major confectionery brand in Vietnam. Consumers appreciate Bibica mooncakes for their delicious taste, moderate sweetness and guaranteed quality. The cake has a beautiful and luxurious design, suitable as a gift during the holidays.
Bibica Mooncakes have many types, including many fillings such as mixed mixture, green beans, lotus seeds and also new fillings such as cheese, young coconut and green tea. In particular, Bibica focuses on consumer health, so it has launched less sweet moon cakes and vegetarian moon cakes. Bibica always focuses on quality, so it always chooses natural ingredients, does not use preservatives, and follows strict production processes to ensure product quality.
Givral is a famous cake brand originating from France. This brand has been present in Vietnam since 1950 and quickly won the hearts of Vietnamese consumers with high quality products and delicious flavors. Givral Moon Cake is the perfect combination of traditional and modern flavors. Cake fillings such as green beans, lotus seeds, and mixed rice are loved by consumers because of their delicate, elegant flavor and moderate sweetness. The cake has a beautiful and luxurious design, suitable as a gift during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Mooncakes are not only delicious food but also a symbol of friendship, reunion and sweet memories. From traditional moon cakes to modern creations, each cake has a special flavor and meaning. Hopefully through this article, you will have more interesting information about moon cakes and feel the love and respect that Vietnamese people have for this special dish. Wishing you and your family a happy, warm and meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival!
