Cooncake Recipes

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MOONCAKES



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Mooncakes are traditionally enjoyed during the Chinese and Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival, when families gather to give thanks for the harvest and pray for longevity and good fortune. Making and sharing mooncakes is one of the hallmark of this festival (some even call it the Mooncake Festival!). In Chinese culture, a round shape symbolizes completeness and reunion, and sharing the round pastries with relatives signifies the unity of families. The pastries are made of a tender dough stuffed with a sweet filling -- often lotus seed paste or red bean paste. The top of each mooncake has an intricate design, achieved by pressing the pastry into a mold; traditional molds are shaped like wooden paddles, modern presses are spring-loaded and made of plastic. Bakeries stamp their mooncakes with their own designs; flowers, vines and moons are common. Every family has its favorite version of the pastry, based on passed-down recipes or where they like to buy the cakes. Our take is filled with white lotus paste, made by boiling and pureeing dried lotus seeds that you then cook with caramelized sugar. To set the beautiful stamped design, we bake the mooncakes for 10 minutes before brushing them with egg wash (the key to their glossy finish).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 11h55m

Yield 12 mooncakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried lotus seeds
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup golden syrup
1/2 teaspoon alkaline water (also called kansui)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup cake flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • For the lotus paste: Place the dried lotus seeds in a medium bowl and cover with plenty of room temperature water. Let the seeds soak and rehydrate for at least 6 hours, and preferably overnight.
  • Rinse the lotus seeds under cold water, then split them in half to remove and discard the green sprout in the center (they are very bitter). Transfer the seeds to a large pot and fill with plenty of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until the seeds are tender enough to smash with a fork, about 1 hour. Drain well, then transfer the seeds to a food processor while they are still warm, add 3/4 cup sugar and puree until very smooth. (Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if necessary to get a very smooth texture). Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a medium bowl.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then cook until caramelized and deep golden, about 5 minutes. Add the lotus puree and cook, stirring continuously, until most of the moisture has been cooked out and the puree is similar in texture to thick mashed potatoes, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the remaining 1/3 cup vegetable shortening, then continue to cook, stirring continuously, until all of the shortening has fully incorporated and the paste is very thick, glossy and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 6 minutes more. (The final lotus paste should be amber brown in color and almost stretchy in texture.) Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool completely.
  • For the mooncake dough: Meanwhile, whisk together the golden syrup, alkaline water and vegetable oil in a large bowl until combined. Add the cake and all-purpose flours, then stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Gently knead the dough until it comes together completely, then wrap in plastic wrap and set aside to rest, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide the lotus paste into 12 equal pieces (each about 2 1/2 tablespoons) and roll into golf ball-size balls. Place on a plate and chill in the refrigerator, 20 to 30 minutes. The colder the balls, the easier it will be to shape the mooncakes.
  • Roll about 1 tablespoon of the mooncake dough into a ball, then place between 2 pieces of parchment paper that have been lightly dusted with flour. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1/8 inch thick and 3 1/2 to 4 inches wide. Place one of the lotus paste balls in the center of the dough, and shape the dough around it, pinching the edges to seal. Roll the ball in your hands to smooth the exterior.
  • Place the assembled ball in a plastic 2-inch wide miniature mooncake press mold, then turn the press upright on your work surface. Press the plunger down until you feel resistance, then lift the mooncake mold off the table and use the plunger to carefully press the mooncake out. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, then refrigerate while you make the remaining mooncakes in the same manner.
  • Bake the mooncakes until the tops are no longer shiny and the dough has just set, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Whisk the egg together with a splash of water in a small bowl, then brush over the tops and sides of each mooncake. Return to the oven and bake until deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let cool on the baking sheet 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container for 2 days (they'll get shinier as they sit).

FRESH CORN CAKES



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Corn's always been the basis of my favorite recipes-in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I made for my husband. For dinner, they're nice with fresh fruit salad and ham. They're also great with breakfast sausage and orange juice. Tom works for the highway department on Mount Hood, and we live at its base. Our children are 19, 16 and 13.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 20 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow or blue cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, separated
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup cooked whole kernel corn
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
Oil for frying
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; blend in milk and butter. Add to dry ingredients; stir until just mixed. (Batter may be slightly lumpy). , Stir in the corn, green onions, red pepper and green chilies; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. , For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on tops of cakes. Cook second side until golden brown. Serve immediately with syrup if desired.

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COON CAKE



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not sure where the recipe or the name comes from..have not tried myself ...yet! the recipe says to seperate 2/3 cup out of cake mix...use remainder in cake recipe..you will need the 2/3 cup mix in topping

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 1/4 ounces butter recipe cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tablespoon flour
2/3 cup reserved cake mix
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups Dark Karo syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecans, chopped, toasted

Steps:

  • mix crust ingredients -- combine well.press in bottom of 13x9" pan -- bake at 350* for 15-20 minutes -- do not let it get too brown --
  • to prepare TOPPING:.
  • combine all ingredients and mix well.pour over partially baked crust.start cooking at 350*.for about 10 minutes.then turn the oven down to 325*.and continue to cook till center of cake is like a pecan pie.
  • do not overcook --
  • **I would think the center might still be a little "jiggly".will make this and post additional notes as soon as possible.unless someone beats me to it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.1, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 526.7, Carbohydrate 87.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 46.4, Protein 6.4

SIMPLY GOOD CAKE



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I got this recipe several years ago from a felow employee at the hospital I worked in as a LPN for years...it is the most requested recipe I have ever had and it is a delicious cake!

Provided by Anita Martin

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c all purpose flour
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped pecns
1-20 oz can(s) crushed pineapple with juice(i use heavy)
ICING
8 oz cream cheese, room temp
1 3/4 c confectioners' sugar
1 stick butter, room temp
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Cake: Mix well all wet ingredients, including eggs. I use wooden spoon for mixing.
  • 2. Sift all dry ingredients together, then stir into wet ingredients, mixing well.
  • 3. Add chopped pecans last and blend well.
  • 4. Pour into greased and floured bundt pan and bake at 350* for 35 minutes...depending on oven, may take longer. Cake is done when toothpick stuck in middle comes out clean. Should have nice, slightly brown appearance. Remove from pan to cooling rack after 10-15 min. Poke holes in cake with sharp object(I use bamboo skewer).
  • 5. ICING: While cake is cooling...make icing as follows: Mix all ingredients, except pecans, with hand mixer until well blended. Spread over cake(while still warm), and top with chopped pecans! Move onto cake server and let cool completely. ENJOY!

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