The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and if you want to try making a delicious and unique batch of mooncakes for your family, we’ve got you covered. Here are four easy and convenient ways to make mooncakes without molds, resulting in incredibly delicious treats.
1 How to Make Animal-Shaped Mooncakes Without a Mold
Mooncakes with interesting shapes
Get creative with animal-shaped mooncakes using , egg yolks, and as the main ingredients for the dough. You have the freedom to choose between sweet or savory fillings, such as the familiar sweet taste or a more savory option, which might require a few extra steps.
All it takes is a bit of dexterity, and you’ll be able to make a unique and novel batch of mooncakes for your family.
For more inspiration: 4 ways to make cute animal-shaped mooncakes for your kids
2 How to Make Blooming Flower Mooncakes
Aesthetic blooming flower mooncakes
These blooming flower mooncakes are simple to make and truly special, without being overly sweet. The basic ingredients include sugar syrup, , flour, cooking oil, food coloring (gardenia, butterfly pea flower, , and ), and shortening.
There are just four easy steps: first, make the dough by mixing 350g of flour with 90g of shortening and 40g of cooking oil. Then, divide the decorative dough into four equal parts and add different colors using gardenia, butterfly pea flower, pandan leaf, and beetroot. Finally, assemble and decorate the mooncakes to your liking and bake them.
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3 How to Make Korean-Style Songpyeon Mooncakes Without a Mold
Delicately sweet Korean mooncakes
Korean-style Songpyeon mooncakes have gained popularity among bakers recently. These mooncakes feature unique colors and shapes, with a soft and chewy texture and a variety of fillings such as ground sesame, black beans, and chestnuts.
The distinctive ingredients include , chestnuts, , ground sesame, and seasonings like , , and . With these ingredients, you can create various shapes according to your preference, all without the need for a mold. This recipe also involves steaming instead of baking, so it’s perfect for those without an oven.
Explore more: delicious and unique Korean Songpyeon recipes
4 How to Make Japanese-Style Layered Mooncakes
Japanese-style layered mooncakes
These Japanese-style layered mooncakes are incredibly special, delicious, and easy to make. They are a popular choice in Japan and are known for their crisp layers and creamy mung bean filling infused with pandan leaf.
The ingredients include mung beans, pandan leaf, glutinous rice flour, / , all-purpose flour, and powdered sugar. With detailed instructions, you can create a beautiful rainbow-layered batch of mooncakes for your family this Mid-Autumn Festival.
Learn more: stunning and easy-to-make Japanese-style layered mooncakes
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There you have it—four simple and convenient ways to make mooncakes without molds. Give them a try this Mid-Autumn Festival and impress your family with your baking skills!
