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Video of 11-year-old Pikachu fan heartbroken by mom’s math homework-themed cake surprise goes viral

Video of 11-year-old Pikachu fan heartbroken by mom’s math homework-themed cake surprise goes viral

An 11-year-old boy from China burst into tears after receiving a textbook-themed cake on his birthday instead of Pikachu.

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Where's Pikachu? Chinese woman's last-minute birthday cake choice leaves son in tears

Where's Pikachu? Chinese woman's last-minute birthday cake choice leaves son in tears

A boy who turned 11 on Jan 8 was sorely disappointed after receiving a birthday cake that looked very different from what he was promised. 

Instead of the adorable Pikachu, textbook print-outs of  different subjects including English, mathematics and science  adorned his cake, reported Chinese media.

And the icing on the cake? A message that read: "As long as the world does not end, you have to do your homework". 

Talk about spoiling the fun.

The boy, who lives in Jiangsu, China, got so upset that he broke down and cried. 

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"The original cake that I ordered was Pikachu, he knows that, but I changed it at the last minute," his mum told reporters. 

"His examinations are approaching, but he's still playing games every day. I want him to revise his schoolwork and do well in his examinations," she added. 

Final examinations for primary schools in Jiangsu are expected to take place from Jan 22 to 26 . 

Photos of the unusual cake did not sit well with netizens, who did not agree with the woman's 'reminder'. 

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Unfortunately, the boy wasn't the only one who was let down on his special day.

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Last September, a boy in Hebei also received a birthday cake that was decorated with textbooks .

Photos of the boy holding his cake with a resigned expression tickled netizens, although some cautioned that such a move might leave a psychological impact on him. 

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Video of 11-year-old Pikachu fan heartbroken by mom's math homework-themed cake surprise goes viral

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An 11-year-old boy from China burst into tears after receiving a textbook-themed cake on his birthday. The boy’s mother, Ms. Zhang from Jiangsu Province, China, had reportedly promised her son a Pikachu birthday cake; however, she decided to change its design at the last minute as a surprise on Jan. 8. The birthday cake featured small print-outs of a set of textbooks in Mathematics, Science, Chinese and English. According to Asia One , the icing on the cake also read: "As long as the world does not end, you have to do your homework."

"The original cake that I ordered was Pikachu, he knows that, but I changed it at the last minute," Zhang said . "His examinations are approaching, but he's still playing games every day. I want him to revise his schoolwork and do well in his examinations.” According to his mother, the 11-year-old’s primary school examinations are set to take place from Jan. 22 to Jan. 26. In the video, the birthday boy can be seen slumping into his chair and crying in disappointment. The video went viral on the Chinese microblogging website, Sina Weibo, with many users also expressing disappointment at the mother’s choice of surprise. “A distasteful move by adults, why can't you let the child enjoy for one day? Why do you need to stress him out on his birthday?” one user wrote, according to Asia One. Featured Images via D视频

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Top 19 traditional Chinese desserts (I’ve tried most!)

Posted by Gayle Aggiss | Updated October 9, 2023 | China blog , Food

Top 19 traditional Chinese desserts (I’ve tried most!)

Do you have a bit of a sweet tooth?

When I was in China, I always craved something sweet after my meals.

Fortunately, China had the answer to this craving, often in a dessert that I’d never even heard of before.

Traditional Chinese desserts come in a bewildering variety and can be found everywhere, ranging from slightly sweet fruit buns in markets to decadently beautiful cakes in bread shops.

So, while you’re traveling in China, make sure you explore this often-ignored part of the local cuisine.

Before we start…

Chinese food traditions are very different to what you’re probably used to.

For instance, China is huge and contains numerous food cultures. Each region has different tastes and therefore different dessert dishes.

Traditional Chinese desserts don’t contain a lot of dairy products. This is vastly different to many Western desserts.

Also, the locals may eat sweet things at any time of the day (including at breakfast) and desserts may be served before savory ones.

So, you just might find yourself enjoying desserts alongside rice in the morning.

Note: All the recipe links you’ll find below go to leading food sites. Enjoy!

1. Egg tarts 蛋挞 (Dàn tà)

egg tarts are one of the most famous Chinese desserts

The egg tart is the perfect dessert. Image by Phakji East on Shutterstock.

Based on my firsthand “research” living in China, this is the best Chinese dessert. It’s also one of the most famous.

Egg tarts were introduced to China via Portuguese settlers in Macau and are small custard tarts with hard and sweet crusts.

They’re best eaten warm and can be found in a variety of shops, including hole-in-the-wall specialty shops where these tarts are the only product.

I absolutely loved grabbing a few tarts on the go from these small shops. They always tasted better than you could find anywhere else.

Recipe for egg tarts >

2. Red bean bun 豆沙包 (Dòu shā bāo)

red bean bun

One bite of these and you’ll be hooked. Image by Nopphadol Tongthae on Shutterstock.

This dessert is basically a steamed bun filled with smashed red beans.

It sounds a bit strange to say that beans are the main ingredient in a dessert, but this is actually one of the most popular ingredients in sweet desserts in China.

Red beans and red bean paste look a bit like chocolate when they’re in a bun, but you’ll taste the difference once you bite into it.

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This authentic Chinese dessert is popular throughout the country, especially in the north.

You can also find room-temperature bread filled with red bean in bakeries and supermarkets everywhere.

Read bean soup, a dessert soup, is popular in China too.

Recipe for red bean buns >

3. Grass jelly 烧仙草 (Shāo xiān cǎo)

bowl of grass jelly

Enjoy a bowl of grass jelly (jello) while you’re in China. Image by Yuda Chen on Shutterstock.

Most desserts in western countries are sweet, but this isn’t the case in China, as you’ll realize once you try this dessert.

Grass jelly is made by boiling a type of mint grass with starch and baking salt.

It’s mild and slightly bitter and is served alone cold, in drinks, or with fresh fruit toppings. So, it’s the perfect treat in the hot summer months.

Recipe for grass jelly >

4. Bing tang hu lu 冰糖葫蘆 (Bīng táng hú lu)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLxhEJuuVvc Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Bing TangHulu Recipe || 冰糖葫蘆 || Candied Hawthorn Berries – NO CORN SYRUP (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLxhEJuuVvc)

I guess you can call this a dessert – it depends who you’re asking!

Tang hu lu is basically candied fruit on a stick. Chinese street vendors sell it at markets and by the side of busy roads.

It originated in Beijing and usually features hawthorns or cranberries, though you can find sticks that have kiwifruit, strawberries or grapes as well.

If you’re in Beijing , you’ll find sugar-coated haws everywhere around the main tourist attractions, so make sure you give it a try while you’re there.

And, when you’re munching, remember to watch the pips if your tanghulu contains stone fruit like hawthorns.

Recipe for bing tang hu lu >

5. Sesame seed balls 煎堆 (Jiān duī)

jian dui sesame balls

Jian dui is a tasty Chinese street food dish. Image by Gratisod on Shutterstock.

This is one of the most popular Chinese desserts.

Jian dui is basically made from little balls of fried dough with a sweet sesame filling and toasted sesame seeds crust.

Sesame seed balls are sweet, doughy, and crunchy all at once, which might not sound that appetizing, but are actually really good. They can also contain other fillings if you’d like a break from the sesame.

They’re commonly served ready-made as quick, early morning breakfast bites, but also sold as sweet snacks all day long.

They can be quite oily, so do what I do and lick your fingers afterwards!

Recipe for sesame seed balls >

6. Dragon’s beard candy 龙须酥 (Lóng xū sū)

dragon's beard candy

The kids will love this snack. Image by Topimages on Shutterstock.

Dragon’s beard candy is the ideal sweet snack for kids.

This candy actually dates back to the Han Dynasty, and it can be bought at roadside stalls all over China.

It looks a little bit like cotton candy but is crunchy, with a sweet and nutty flavor.

It also melts very quickly, so make sure that you eat it up fast or you’ll end up with it all over your hands.

Recipe for dragon’s beard candy >

7. Sweet egg bun 奶黄包 (Nǎi huáng bāo)

chinese sweet egg bun

These buns have a gooey center. Image by gowithstock on Shutterstock.

This Chinese dessert is popular in southern China. It’s a sweet bun filled with egg yolk and sugar.

You’ll probably have to go to a Cantonese restaurant for one of these dim sum favorites, which are the perfect combination of warm, creamy, and not too sweet.

In a word: yum.

Recipe for sweet egg bun >

8. Banana fritter 炸香蕉 (Zhà xiāng jiāo)

Banana fritter with ice cream

The classic Asian dessert in Chinese restaurants around the world. Image by michaeljung on Shutterstock.

This dish didn’t originate in China but you can find it in menus in Chinese restaurants overseas.

So, it’s traditional from a foreigner’s perspective!

If you like to cook, then you might want to try making banana fritters as it’s one of the easiest on this list.

Made from pieces of banana that are coated in batter and deep fried, this dessert is sticky, lush, and almost sickeningly sweet.

It’s best served with ice cream, of course!

Recipe for fried banana >

9. Almond jelly 杏仁冻 (Xìng rén dòng)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RjzmWzik7E Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to make Almond Jelly 杏仁豆腐 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RjzmWzik7E)

Almond jelly is one of the authentic Chinese desserts that you can eat throughout the country.

It’s made using an apricot kernel, which is soaked and ground until the milk is extracted, and a gelling substance added.

Despite the fact that there are no almonds in it, it really does tastes like almonds and is often garnished with berries.

This dessert can be found in Chinese restaurants, particularly dim sum restaurants.

Recipe for almond jello >

10. Deep fried durian 榴莲酥 (Liú lián sū)

durian fruit in china

Durian fruit is known for being spiky and smelly. Image supplied by Mike Cairnduff.

If you’re the type who likes to try new things and doesn’t mind bad smells, then you should try deep-fried durian.

It’s a spiky fruit that’s popular in Asia and it smells like rotting trash. In fact, the smell is so bad that the fruit is banned on public transport in some parts of Asia.

If you can hold your nose and ignore the smell, then durian actually tastes quite good. It’s creamy and tastes like a mix of cheese, nuts, garlic, and caramel, which is why it’s also one of the more popular ingredients in Chinese desserts.

While you’re in China, you’ll find this fruit sold as a dessert with a light deep-fried crust. It still stinks so don’t touch it with your hands or you’ll smell like it all day.

Chinese people are very adventurous with food and you can even find durian on things like pizza.

Recipe for fried durian >

11. Fried milk 炸牛奶 (Zhà niú nǎi)

fried milk dessert

You’ll love fried milk if you love milk… and deep-fried snacks! Image by Bonchan on Shutterstock.

This dessert sounds strange but it’s amazingly good, particularly if you love dairy products like I do.

It’s made from coconut milk that’s thickened with corn-starch, set in the fridge, and then rolled in breadcrumbs and fried in hot oil.

The taste of this Cantonese Chinese dessert is sweet, crispy, and oddly comforting and familiar, even if I could never remember what it reminded me of.

It’s also pretty fattening, so eat it in moderation!

Recipe for fried milk >

12. Tang yuan 汤圆 (Tāng yuán)

tang yuan with cute pig character

You can get novelty tang yuan like this one. Image by Cats Coming on Pexels.

This dessert is from Sichuan province and it’s a warm soup filled with fermented rice and rice balls.

The soup itself often tastes a little alcoholic and the balls vary from marble size to the size of a ping pong ball.

Traditionally, this soup is eaten during the Lantern Festival but it’s also served at other important events that symbolize unity, such as weddings and Chinese New Year .

The glutinous rice balls are usually filled with a mix made from peanuts, sesame, sugar and animal fat but can also be made with other fillings.

Recipe for tang yuan >

13. Mooncake 月饼 (Yuè bǐng)

Mooncake is one of the traditional Chinese desserts

Mooncake is one of the traditional Chinese desserts. Image by Cedric Yong on Pixabay.

If you’ve ever been in China around September, then you probably saw these little cakes everywhere.

Despite the name, moon cakes aren’t in the shape of a moon. But they’re enjoyed during the time of the autumn full moon and harvest season, when people celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival .

The main ingredients include red bean paste, lotus seed paste or salted duck egg yolk. These fillings can be a bit of an acquired taste, but overall mooncakes have the salty-sweet ratio nailed down.

Nowadays, you can get all sorts of uniquely designed mooncakes along with some creative, non-traditional fillings.

Recipe for mooncake >

14. Pumpkin cake 南瓜饼 (Nán guā bǐng)

chinese pumpkin cakes on plate

A simple yet delicious Chinese dessert. Image by AlexelA on Shutterstock.

Chinese pumpkin pancakes are strangely sweet when you consider that they’re made with a vegetable.

They contain sugar, pumpkin and flour and originated in Sichuan province, though they’re so popular that you can find them almost anywhere.

Having a nibble on one of these little cakes is a nice way to end a savory meal.

Recipe for Chinese pumpkin cake >

15. Fortune cake 发糕 (Fā gāo)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKOEtPBtcas Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Grandma's Prosperity Cup Cake (Fa Gao) for Chinese Lunar New Year – Gluten Free Recipe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKOEtPBtcas)

Fortune cakes or Fa gao are one of the most auspicious Chinese cakes.

They’re served during Chinese New Year and are thought to bring you good luck and good fortune.

They’re heavy, dense cakes that are steamed and look a bit like a spongy cup cake.

Recipe for fortune cake >

16. Pineapple cake 鳳梨酥 (Fèng lí sū)

pineapple cake

This cake is more like a small pie. Image courtesy of Constellation Inspiration.

Taiwanese pineapple cakes are traditionally served in honor of the Lunar New Year.

They’re a cross between a filled cookie and a small pie, more so than a cake. They’re usually square and made using a batter of flour, butter, and custard which is then stuffed with pineapple jam.

Pineapple cake is a surprisingly buttery and tropical dessert, which is great on warm nights.

Recipe for pineapple cake >

17. Eight treasure rice pudding 八宝饭 (Bā bǎo fàn)

eight treasure rice pudding is one of the auspicious Chinese desserts

This dessert has a special meaning. Image supplied by Mike Cairnduff.

This dish is amazingly complex to make and it’s really pretty as well.

It’s a traditional Lunar New Year dish with a sweet, sticky rice base that is stuffed with eight different kinds of dried fruits, hence the name.

The result is a bright, colorful dish that contains everything from candied winter melon to raisins, dates, plums and jackfruit.

The ‘eight’ in the name is particularly special because it sounds like the Mandarin word for ‘rich’. And all Chinese dream of getting rich!

(You can check this page if you want to learn more about lucky and unlucky Chinese numbers.)

Recipe for eight treasure rice pudding >

18. Cream cake 奶油蛋糕 (Nǎi yóu dàn gāo)

Chinese cream cake doesn’t contain the kind of rich, thick cream you’re probably used to. It doesn’t contain buttercream either.

But Chinese cream cake looks like what you might get back home, so don’t be fooled by this sweet treat.

Apart from little chunks of fruit, there’s usually loads of caster sugar. But the base is a fairly plain sponge cake, depending on the chef.

All I’ll say is this modern Chinese dessert has such a sweet flavor that your blood glucose levels will go through the roof!

Recipe for Chinese cream cake >

19. Fortune cookies 幸运饼干 (Xìng yùn bǐng gān)

fortune cookies are not one of the authentic Chinese desserts

These cookies are often mistaken as an authentic Chinese food. Image by Pablo Jimeno on Pixabay.

This entry is last on my Chinese desserts list because, although these cookies are associated with Chinese culture, the idea for them came from Japan and the US.

This actually makes sense now that I think of it, because I didn’t see a single fortune cookie in a restaurant during my time in China.

I thought I’d include it in this list just in case you were wondering.

Recipe for fortune cookies >

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Traditional Chinese desserts are delicious

Chinese desserts are very different to what you’ll enjoy back home.

They range from candy and cakes to sweet soups and rice dishes, so there’s definitely a dessert for every taste.

If you’re lucky enough to visit China, then make sure you explore the Chinese cuisine and try as many dessert dishes as you can.

Once I got back home, I searched high and low for ‘real’ tasting egg custard tarts, but they just don’t taste the same.

I hope you liked my article about popular and traditional Chinese desserts. I’ve also written one about what makes Guangzhou famous which includes the tasty Cantonese cuisine (surprise, surprise).

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Faq about chinese desserts, what desserts do chinese eat.

It depends on what part of China you’re in. Some popular desserts you can find in most corners of China include egg tarts, red bean buns, candied fruit on sticks, and sesame seed balls.

Are Chinese desserts healthy?

No, not really. But they’re OK if eaten in moderation. Chinese cakes are the worst offenders, so avoid those if you’re watching your weight.

Why are Chinese desserts not sweet?

Traditionally, the Chinese have preferred desserts that are not as sweet as you’ll find in other parts of the world. It’s just the way their palate has developed over centuries through culture, food habits and availability. But nowadays, you can find Chinese desserts that are super-sweet, such as cakes and ice cream with sugary toppings.

Is Chinese dessert good?

Absolutely! You can find many Chinese desserts that aren’t too sweet, which is sometimes exactly what you want. But you can also find sweet Chinese desserts. It depends on your food preferences. Compared to desserts you can find in western countries, Chinese desserts don’t usually contain real dairy like thick, fresh cream.

What dessert goes with Chinese food?

It depends on the kind of Chinese food you’re eating. For example, you probably wouldn’t jump from seafood straight into cream cake. Pumpkin cake is a safe option as it’s a combination of savory and sweet, and you can use chopsticks to eat it.

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Gayle Aggiss

Gayle Aggiss

Gayle loves learning and is intensely curious about the world. This curiosity has driven her to travel and work overseas, including China and Vietnam. Gayle is from Perth, Western Australia. You can follow her on LinkedIn .

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Chinese Bakery Sponge Cake (Chiffon Cake)

This baked Chinese sponge cake recipe is the same soft and fluffy texture you find in modern Chinese bakeries. Also known as a Chiffon cake in Western bakeries, this sponge cake is perfect with fresh fruit and whipped cream. (Updated in 2022!)

Chinese vanilla sponge cake sitting on a cake stand; one slice is on a plate.

Are you familiar with Chinese sponge cake? I spent a lot of time at my Chinese grandparents’ house as a kid, and I always looked forward to seeing this towering snack cake waiting for me on their kitchen table. “Sponge cake,” my Paupau always called it. Everyone in my extended family craved Paupau’s sponge cake. It wasn’t until I tried recreating her famous sponge cake as an adult that I realized I had no idea what kind of cake recipe this was. THANKFULLY, she’s still alive, so I simply called her and asked her for her recipe. And now I’m sharing it with you!

Side note: My Paupau has told me that my youngest cousin makes her cake the best. I don’t know why. We use the exact same recipe. My mom also likes to remind me, repeatedly, that Paupau’s cake is also better than mine. BUT IT’S THE SAME RECIPE. So I don’t know. I guess I just don’t have the magic touch. My kids don’t complain, though. You’ll have to make this cake and be the judge for yourself!

What Are Those Soft Chinese Bakery Cakes?

Before we get started, after posting my original recipe for Chinese bakery cakes, I realized there might be some confusion. There are actually two very popular Chinese sponge cakes: traditional steamed cakes and modern baked cakes. The old school version is steamed in what looks like paper cupcake liners. My Paupau’s recipe is the more modern style cake you can find at bakeries like 85 degrees or in the bakery section of Chinese markets like 99 Ranch. They’re super soft and fluffy and light – completely different from the usual dense and mega sweet butter cakes from American bakeries.

Tangent: Yes, I say 99 Ranch and not Ranch 99, because I’m not a monster. If you are not a Chinese American, this debate probably makes no sense to you; feel free to ignore and move on.

Second tangent: I remember when 85 degrees first opened in Irvine and the lines were like hours long. And then I moved to Seattle and I remember when 85 degrees first opened in Tukwila and the lines were hours long. Again. The lengths that us ABCs will go to for some decent Asian baked goods…

Chinese Bakery Cake vs. Chiffon Cake vs. Sponge Cake

Eventually in my baking journey, I learned that this style of fluffy cake is actually known as a chiffon cake in Western bakeries. So what are the definitions of all these different kinds of cakes? Let’s break it down:

Sponge Cake – There are different types of sponge cakes, but the hallmark seems to be lack of leavening ingredients, relying solely on the whipped eggs to aerate the cake; think of Angel Food Cake or Genoise. Many sponge cakes also do not have any fat.

Butter Cake – Uses butter, as the name implies, and relies on baking powder to rise. This is the usual American style cake.

Chiffon Cake – Uses both beaten egg whites and baking powder to rise; Chiffon cakes also have fat content from egg yolks and oil.

My family always called this cake a “sponge cake,” and so I do too. I don’t even know if there’s a Chinese name for this specific type of cake, and to be honest, I don’t really care what you call it – a Chinese cake vs. a Western cake, or a sponge cake vs. a chiffon cake. Like I tell my kids, just eat it.

How to Make Super Soft Sponge Cake – Egg White Tips

The technique for making sponge cake is not as hard as it seems. Whenever I see a recipe that calls for separating eggs, I, too, internally groan. It’s extra work. It sounds like it’s going to be hard.

But I promise you, this recipe really isn’t so bad. Separate the egg yolks and whites. Beat the whites to stiff peaks. Mix everything else with the yolks. Then fold the two mixtures together. Here are some tips:

  • Watch some videos on youtube to see what stiff peaks looks like. You probably are more likely to underbeat than overbeat.
  • Make sure there are NO egg yolks in the white mixture. I crack my eggs and separate them in a small bowl first before adding to the large bowl.
  • Wipe down the bowl with a paper towel soaked in vinegar before you beat the egg whites. This helps make sure there is no leftover oil on the bowl that will mess up your whites.
  • Be gentle when folding your batter. Use a baking spatula to cut down the middle of the bowl and gently scoop from underneath, rotating the bowl as you go.
  • If you’re scared about folding the batter, you can mix the whites into the yolks in thirds. Working in smaller batches sometimes helps.

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Baking Sponge Cake in an Angel Food Tin

You don’t HAVE to use an angel food cake tin for this recipe, but Paupau always does, and so I do too. I like the height it gets, and it’s easy to slice snack size pieces. Plus, this cake is so soft, it’s harder to make into a typical layer cake if you’re using any frosting other than whipped cream. Some tips for using the angel food cake tin:

  • Don’t grease the tin. This helps the cake rise.
  • If you can, let the cake cool upside down in the tin, resting on a wire rack. Just be careful that the center portion doesn’t fall out.
  • If the sides are stuck to the tin, swipe an offset spatula along the edges before attempting to take the cake out.

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Of course, you’re welcome to try baking this in a different size baking dish. Don’t forget to adjust the time of the bake!

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That’s all the instruction I have for you! You can serve this with whipped cream and fruit, or just eat it by itself. It’s so soft and fluffy, you won’t even feel gross if you eat the whole thing. 😉 Happy baking!

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Chinese Sponge Cake (Chiffon Cake)

  • 10" angel food cake tin

Ingredients    1x 2x 3x

  • 7 eggs yolks and whites separated
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar about 300g
  • 1/2 cup water 120mL
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder 4g
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil 120mL
  • 1 1/2 cup cake flour or all purpose flour 180g

Instructions  

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lower baking rack to fit your baking tin.
  • In a metal or glass bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. With the mixer still running, gradually pour in 1/2 cup sugar and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks, water, remaining sugar, vanilla, and oil. Set aside.
  • Whisk flour and baking powder in another bowl.
  • Mix flour and yolk mixture until homogenous. Then gently fold in the beaten egg whites using a rubber spatula.
  • Pour into an ungreased angel food tin and bake for 40-50 minutes or until cooked through. The cake should spring back when lightly tapped (not sink).
  • For best height, cool the cake in the tin turned upside down, but be careful of the cake falling out of the tin. Cake can be served and stored at room temperature.

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Chinese angel cake is steamed not baked. Sweet rice flour instead of wheat flour is used. My aunt used to put A layer of red bean paste in the middle. But that’s optional. Your recipe is an American Angel Cake not Chinese Angel Cake. As you can see they are very different!

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Hi Sue! Thanks for your comment! I haven’t heard the name Chinese Angel Cake before, is that a translation from the Chinese name? An American angel food cake is made from egg whites only, so it’s a different type of cake, even though it typically uses this same cooking tin. In western baking, this cake is sometimes called a chiffon cake. Actually, though, I have a hard time finding this style of cake at American bakeries; I can typically only find it at more modern Chinese or Taiwanese bakeries, like 85 degrees. Usually there they are frosted or rolled into a cake roll, so it doesn’t look the same as in these pictures, but it’s the same type of recipe. I guess it’s a Chinese-western fusion?

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Sorry Sue – an American Angel Cake has no egg yolk and no oil!

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Sue- you are referring to ‘Ma Lai Gao’, that’s something else entirely different.

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Thanks so much for this recipe!! It tastes just like the birthday cakes my parents used to get me as a child (and get my kids). My dad is super fussy and this got his seal of approval!

Whew! Relieved to get the dad seal of approval!

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Hi! I was wondering if it matters whether the egg whites are at room temperature, or if they should be cold when I go to beat it?

Hi May, room temperature is best.

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2 questions: My first time baking this cake. I’m concerned about removing the cake cleanly from the pan that is not buttered or oiled. Will a no-stick cannoli oil cooking spray work without affecting the cake rising? I’m using an angel food cake pan. Beating the egg yolks – how much should they be whipped? I’ve had this cake at a few Chinese gatherings, and loved the lightness of it, would love to bake it successfully! Thank you.

Hi Veronica! I really wouldn’t use any spray on the pan. Even if there is some sticking, I’ve never had it more than just a very thin layer, like a “skin” on the cake. If you use a spray, I’m mostly afraid that after you take the cake out, it’ll totally collapse while cooling down.

You only need to beat the egg yolks until the ingredients are combined. All the air is in the whipped egg whites for this one.

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Hi, can you use this recipe to make the cake but in a cupcake tin to make several small ones ? Thank you

Yes, you can! You’ll probably need to halve the recipe or it’ll be way too many cupcakes 😅

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Hi, do I need to beat the egg whites and the ingredients gradually or just all together? Thanks!

Hi Anna, you beat the egg whites separately. Is that what you mean?

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I think Anna is referring to adding the sugar and cream of tartar to the egg whites, I was also wondering whether they should be added in gradually like some other recipes call for and when would be the best time to do so (if that matters!)

Hi Crystal, Thanks for clarifying! Sorry I totally didn’t understand initially. According to pastry chef Stella Parks, it does NOT matter when you add it in. However, according to old wives tales about successfully beating egg whites, it does. To play it safe, I usually wait until the egg whites get a little bit frothy, then gently pour in the sugar and cream of tartar while the mixer is still running. I’ll edit the recipe to include this note. Thanks!

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Hi, thinking of making a 2 or 3 layer birthday cake based on your recipe here this weekend! Would you recommend a buttercream (like your lychee rose one) or whipped cream with this recipe? And I am thinking of using 6 inch rounds, any tips in using this instead of the angel cake tin? Thanks!

Hi Em! I would definitely recommend whipped cream, as this cake is very light. I’ve never reduced this recipe for a 6 inch cake, so this is just a guess, but I think half the recipe would probably fit at least two 6 inch round cake pans. I’ve used this recipe for a multi-layer 8 inch cake with whipped cream and strawberries in between the layers (naked cake style), and it worked great, if you decide on a bigger cake.

You were right that half the recipe would make two 6 inch rounds. However, I didn’t know how to easily half the recipe with 7 eggs, so I ended up with four 6 inch rounds. No matter though, because this recipe is delicious and those cakes will be eaten up in no time. In case anyone wants to try it, it took about 30 minutes. Thanks!!!

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Looks like you used a tube pan? What size – 8×3, 9×3, 10×4?

Hi, Spencer. Are you US based? I don’t think I’ve seen tube pans with some of those sizes before. Mine is closest to 10×4 I think.

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Hello! I’m using this recipe to make my dad and girlfriend a birthday cake each since their B-Days are next to each other. I plan on making small individual multi-layer (like 3 or 4 layers) cakes for them both. Small as in a 4 inch circular cake pan, what ingredient ratio would you recommend? I saw you said use half the recipe for a 6 inch cake, would you still recommend that for 2 4-inch multi-layered cakes?

If you’re only doing two layers each, I would say yes, but if you’re doing more than that, you may need the full recipe! Those will be so cute!

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If I want to make this into a reduced sweeten version, how much sugar can I omit?

Hi Karen, sugar helps the structure of the cake, so I wouldn’t reduce it, especially in something as light as this cake.

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Can I steam the cake instead of baking it?

Hi Richie, I would not use this recipe for a steamed cake.

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Hiya, I have a 10inch angle good cake tin. Do I need to change the recipe and ten taken to bake in the oven? I plan to bake this weekend. Hamida

Hi Hamida, this should work fine in a 10 inch Angel food tin! No changes necessary.

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Im using this cake for a tres leche recipe. I need it to be about 2 1/2 inches in thickness as I will be slicing it in half to add filling in the middle. Based on how much it will rise do you think a 9 x 9 would work or would you recommend a 13 x 9?

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how should i cook it

The way the recipe states? I’m not sure what you’re asking

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How many 8” layers does this cake make?

Hi Alyssa, It’s been a long time since I made this in an 8″ pan, but I believe I got three layers out of it at least.

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Hi there, I have baked this cake by following your instructions. The cake was so beautiful done but it collapsed soon after I put it out to cool down. Very disappointed. What happened? Help!

Hi Ann, It’s possible the cake was underbaked. The cake could collapse if the inside isn’t fully set, so I would leave the cake in there longer next time. When baking in an angel food tin, it’s also often recommended to let the cake cool upside down so it deflates less. Hopefully one of those suggestions helps!

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Hi Kristen! Have you ever made this in an aluminum 9×13 pan? Just wondering if the consistency comes out okay without the height of a tube pan? It looks delicious and I’m going to give it a try! Thank you!

Hi, I have not made this exact recipe in a 9×13 pan, but I would guess that it would not rise as much. I have made it in several round cake tins, and it’s been fine. I think it would be okay to try, but I would expect that the texture would be a little less light and fluffy (since it won’t rise as much) and that it might take quite a while to bake through the center, so the edges may be more dried out.

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If i make cupcakes, what temp and time should i use?

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Young Chinese students kickstart new semester with less burden, more choices

-- A national campaign has been launched in China to reduce excessive homework and off-campus tutoring for students receiving the free nine-year compulsory education.

-- A document released by Chinese authorities in July has called on schools to recalibrate homework assignments and improve classroom teaching to boost the efficiency of students' in-school study.

-- Regulations over off-campus institutions providing curriculum subject-tutoring services will be strengthened, while after-class services in schools will be extended to meet students' individualized demands, according to the document.

BEIJING, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- School bells rang again across China as the fall semester kicked off on Wednesday with strict anti-epidemic measures in place.

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This academic year is expected to inject fresh air into China's basic education as a national campaign has been launched to reduce excessive homework and off-campus tutoring for students receiving the free nine-year compulsory education.

The campaign has sent the newly coined term "Shuangjian," or "double reduction" in English, trending for weeks on social media since the middle of summer vacation, as the lives of millions of students in primary and junior high schools are expected to see big changes.

For many years in China, heavy workloads and wildly growing off-campus tutoring services have compelled pre-college students to get into excessive, and sometimes unfair, competition.

The situation has also aggravated parents' financial burden and caused immense anxiety among those who always want their children to receive the best education.

In response to the society's growing concerns regarding the issue, Chinese authorities in July issued a document specifying a set of requirements and guidelines aimed at pursuing a high-quality basic education and ensuring students' healthy growth and all-round development.

The guidelines called on schools to recalibrate homework assignments and improve classroom teaching to boost the efficiency of students' in-school study.

At the same time, regulations over off-campus institutions providing curriculum subject-tutoring services will be strengthened, while after-class services in schools will be extended to meet students' individualized demands, according to the document.

No paper-and-pencil exams will be arranged for first- and second-graders in primary schools, and only a final examination is allowed at the end of the semester for other grades, said Lyu Yugang, an official with the Ministry of Education, at a press conference on Monday.

As the main "battlefield" of the national campaign, primary and junior high schools across the country have started to implement relevant policies formulated by local authorities based on the document.

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In Beijing, all related schools will offer a 2-hour after-class service from Monday to Friday, and extend the duration for students with special demands, said the municipal education authorities.

The service will allow some 1.4 million students to do their assignments on the campus or foster their hobbies in arts, sports, and other areas under the guidance of professional instructors.

Physical health will be emphasized as more extra time is spared from academic studies. Luwan Middle School in Shanghai plans to establish a monitoring platform for parents to upload information including their children's sleeping time, the completion time of homework, among others, for continuous adjustment of workloads.

Many cities have also taken concrete measures to improve educational equality. Beijing will promote rotation of principals and teachers among schools, while schools in Nanjing, the provincial capital of Jiangsu, will try to maintain each class with students of similar average learning abilities.

"During the phase of compulsory education, schools should give equal attention and care to every student," said Weng Deqiang, principal of Jinling High School Xianlin Campus in Nanjing.

Schools are also encouraged to make good use of online courses designed by elite teachers across the country. A nationwide selection of high-quality basic education courses was launched this month, said Lyu with the Ministry of Education on Monday.

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EXPECTATIONS VS. CHALLENGES

Students and parents are full of expectations for a brand-new life in the "double reduction" era.

Zhang Yi, 14, from Peking Academy High School in Beijing, said he feels happy because he will have more time for extracurricular activities.

An Jin, a resident of Nantong of Jiangsu Province, was surprised to learn that his fourth-grader daughter will be able to stay at school for two additional hours every school day.

"This will greatly reduce the burden on our whole family," he said. As both he and his wife have to go to work, the job of picking up the child from school could only be left to the grandparents.

A father of a junior high school student in Beijing, on condition of anonymity, said he no longer has to worry about his child's eyesight with less homework.

He, however, has mixed feelings about the effects of certain changes, wondering whether his child's scores will slide without enough off-campus tutoring.

"I told him to take more initiative in studies because now he will rely more on himself than before," he added.

Education experts have their answers to the issue. Yang Zhenfeng, an official with the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, said in a recent interview that a "theater effect" is undesirable in a healthy education system.

"When some students take off-campus courses, their scores may be improved. But when all students do so, the admission scores will rise," he said.

In the long term, with constant improvement of schools' after-class services, more students will come back to the campus instead of trying to find expensive one-on-one tutoring, said Zhang Zhiyong, a professor with Beijing Normal University.

Experts also called for attention to enhancing teachers' motivation in face of longer school days. According to the Ministry of Education, teachers are allowed to work on a flexible time schedule and obtain subsidies for after-school services.

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RESTORING HEALTHY EDUCATION SYSTEM

Guiding principles of the initiative have called for efforts to build a good education ecology, effectively relieve parents' anxiety, and promote students' all-round and healthy growth.

"'Double reduction' is not to reduce the quality of education, but to improve efficiency," said Miao Dejun, vice principal of Jiangsu Rugao Senior High School.

With more targeted school-based teaching strategies, children will naturally get more pleasure in learning, he added.

Chu Zhaohui, a researcher with the National Institute of Education Sciences, said that a scientific, people-oriented educational concept should be established, and educators should not focus on students' scores only.

"This school year will see profound changes for schools, students and parents, and all parties need to adapt and respond to changes in a rational way," he added.

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Chinese Bakery Rainbow Cake

September 22, 2014 by Bonnie Eng

Many people found it amusing when I said I was going to make my own birthday cake this year. It’s rather unusual isn’t it? My hubby gave me a slight wince when I told him, and asked if I was being serious. But if you know what you want and you know how to make it happen, I figure, why not right? With a cheerful and colorful vision of a Chinese style bakery cake in mind, I got to work creating the fluffy, fruity, and distinctively childlike cake of my dreams.

So what exactly is a Chinese-style cake? For those of you who might not know, Chinese style bakery cakes are sponge cake based and typically have a light, airy texture. The cakes are adorned with fresh or canned fruits and finished wish a simple whipped cream frosting. The cake gets it’s almost bouncy texture from a frothy and light meringue-based batter.

As I tend to like twists on the usual, I decided to create my birthday cake based on a cake called Happy Rainbow from a bakery in Hong Kong called Maxim’s Cake Shop . The cake is made from the traditional and favorite Chinese combination of sponge cake, fruit, and whipped cream, but with the aesthetic appeal bumped up a few notches (and minus the marshmallows).

The key to a pretty rainbow chiffon cake is 1.) to create a stiff meringue, and 2.) to be gingerly in handling the batter, and 3.) to measure the batter out accurately. As long as you have a stand mixer, there’s nothing to making a stiff meringue. Other than observing a peak on a properly stiffened meringue , you should also be able to turn the entire bowl of whipped meringue over you head without it falling down…if you are feeling adventurous, try it!

Since a small dab of gel food coloring is added to each 1/5 portion of this cake’s batter, it’s very important that the cake maker be gentle in folding in the gel coloring, as more remaining air bubbles in the batter equals a fluffier cake. Measuring out the cake batter into 5 exactly equal amounts not only helps the cake layers look more beautiful, but also helps the cakes to cook evenly so that some layers don’t end up dryer than others. A common kitchen scale and several pushes on the “tare” button is the best way to make this happen.

It’s also important to paper towel-blot any of the sliced fruit you use in this recipe to remove any excess moisture off the fruit’s surface. If the fruit isn’t dried well, the colored fruit juices will leave an unpleasant, streaky appearance against the whipped cream frosting. For best results, place sheets of paper towel above and below the sliced fruits the night before you plan on putting the cake together. For the same reason, it’s also a good idea to use fruits that are relatively firm, not overly ripe or mushy.

I enjoyed my pretty slice of Chinese Bakery Rainbow Cake with some of Harney & Sons’ Birthday Tea this year. The experience made me feel like a happy little 5-year-old again, just as I had wanted it to. Another wonderful tea to serve with this light and lovely cake is some flowery  Jasmine Tea , which will bring out the cake’s gentle vanilla, almond, and lemon flavors. And with that, I’d like to extend a sincere thank you to my followers and readers, especially those who took time out to wish me Happy Birthday this year! Wish you were here to share a slice of cake and cup of tea with me!

Chinese Bakery Rainbow Cake

Makes 1-6″ cake. You can easily make an 8″, 9″, or 10″ cake by doubling the ingredients and adding to the baking time. 

Ingredients:

1 cup sifted cake flour

1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil

1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp cold water

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp almond extract

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

5 colors of gel food coloring-pink, orange, yellow, green, and purple

{Whipped Cream Frosting}

2 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 packets whip cream stabilizer

3 Tbsp powdered sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice powder (optional)

{Garnishes}

fruits of your choice, sliced 1/4″ thick (I used organic strawberries, mango, canned pineapple slices-cut in half, and kiwi), blotted well with paper towels

1 tsp apple jelly

5- 6″ round aluminum cake pans

stand mixer

hand-held mixer with whisk attachment or large wire whisk

medium mixing bowl

5 medium bowls

large rubber spatula

small rubber spatula or spoon

large cooling rack

cake spatula

paper towels

cake comb (optional)

pastry brush

6″ round cake board

Directions:

1.)   Make the Cake. Place egg whites in mixing bowl of the stand mixer. Set egg yolks aside in a medium bowl, then and add water, oil, and extracts. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into another medium mixing bowl. Mix the dry ingredients with a wire whisk until evenly incorporated.

2.)  Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites, then turn the stand mixer on to medium speed and whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. This will take about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together thoroughly with the hand-held mixer (or large whisk) until the batter is completely homogenous, smooth, and light.

3.)  Add half of the batter mixture to the stiff egg whites, being careful not to deflate them. Use a large spatula to fold the batter in with the egg whites. Add the other half of the batter, then combine until the mixture is just homogenous. Again, be careful in trying not to deflate the egg whites.

4.)   Divide the Batter.  Place the just emptied bowl (that used to have the egg batter in it) on a scale. Tare the scale to zero, then gently pour all the cake batter into it. Weigh the total weight of the batter, then divide this number by 5. (Example: The total weight of my batter was 605 grams. 605 grams divided by 5 is 121 grams. Thus, you will use 121 grams of batter for each cake layer).

5.)  Place one medium bowl on the scale, then tare to zero, and measure out 1/5 of the batter weight. Repeat this step another 4 times.

6.)  Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. You will now have 5 bowls of cake batter. With toothpicks, add a small dab of food coloring into each bowl, one for each color. Using a small rubber spatula, fold the coloring into the batter carefully, again repeating the mixing process for each medium bowl of batter.

7.)   Bake the Cakes. Pour each colored portion of batter into an ungreased cake pan. Place all 5 cake pans in the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. When cakes are baked, move them to a large cooling rack to cool for 10 minutes.

8.)  Use a knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the pan, then use your hand to peel them out of the pan entirely. Place the cakes on the cooling rack once again, until they completely cool.

9.)   Make the Frosting. Pour whipped cream into a large mixing bowl. Add the whip cream stabilizer, powdered sugar, and lemon powder (if using) then whip with hand-held mixer to stiff peaks.

10.)   Construct the Cake. Place the purple layer down on a cake board first. Apply a thin layer of whipped cream frosting, then place the kiwi slices on top of the whip cream, just shy of the edge. Apply another thin layer of whipped cream to fill in the gaps between the fruit. Repeat this process with the green cake, then the pineapple, the yellow cake, then the mango, the orange cake, then the strawberries, and then finally top with the pink cake layer. Apply a coating of whipped cream frosting over all the sides and top of the cake, then place in fridge to chill.

11.)   Decorate the Cake. After 10 minutes of chilling, apply another thin layer of the whipped cream frosting all around the cake. Use a cake comb to create horizontal lines all around the edges, then decorate the top of the cake with extra fruit. Use a pastry brush to apply some warmed apple jelly on top of the fruits for extra shine. For best results, chill the cake for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

• ABOUT • BONNIE ENG Hi, I'm Bonnie. I'm a passionate cook and tea enthusiast who's always looking for fresh ways to enjoy tea. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll join me on more of my tea adventures!

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Easy Chinese Bakery–Style Whipped Cream Cake

By Genevieve Yam

A Chinese whipped cream cake topped with whipped cream and fruit including sliced strawberries and melon balls.

Active Time

2 hours and 45 minutes, plus cooling

Fruit-topped whipped cream cakes from Chinese bakeries have a special place in my heart. These fluffy, tender cakes decorated with whipped cream and fruit were a staple of family celebrations when I was growing up: We ate them at weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and graduations. I have memories of slicing into birthday cakes with my mom, using the dinky plastic serrated knife that the bakery provided, and clamoring for the mango balls that would sit on top of the cake.

These cakes may look intimidating and elaborate, but they can actually be quite simple to make. Most Chinese bakeries use a chiffon cake as their base, which requires gently folding meringue into the cake batter. Here, I streamline things with a hot milk sponge , which is just as light as chiffon, but less fussy. The liquid fat coats the flour particles in the cake, yielding a tender cake with minimal gluten development.

Most hot milk sponge cakes are made with milk and butter. Because butter is solid when cold, I opted for vegetable oil instead, which ensures the cake stays moist and tender even when refrigerated. To increase the fat for an even more tender cake, I used half-and-half, which is richer than milk but not quite as viscous as heavy cream. If you have a microwave, there are zero pots involved in this recipe, nearly making it a one-bowl cake . (You do have to whisk your dry ingredients in another bowl, but that barely counts, right?) All you have to do is microwave your half-and-half in a measuring cup until hot to the touch and rinse out your mixer bowl between making the cake batter and your whipped cream.

As for decorating the cake, you can keep it simple, or you can use a piping tip to create patterns with the whipped cream before garnishing it with slices of fruit.

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Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter two 9"-diameter cake pans with unsalted butter, room temperature , then dust with cake flour , shaking out excess. Beat 4 large eggs and 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed until thick, pale, and doubled in volume, 5–7 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk together 1½ cups (173 g) cake flour , 2 tsp. baking powder , and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl.

Pour ¾ cup half-and-half into a heatproof measuring glass or small bowl and heat in microwave in 15-second bursts until hot but not bubbling at all. Pour in ¼ cup vegetable oil . (Alternatively, you can heat half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium before pouring in oil.)

Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and, with motor running, gradually pour hot half-and-half mixture down sides of bowl; mix until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients, ¼ cup at a time, beating after each addition until just incorporated. Scrape down sides of bowl to make sure there are no dry floury bits. Divide batter between prepared pans; smooth surface.

Bake cakes, rotating pans front to back halfway through, until risen by 1" and golden brown on top, 15–20 minutes. (These are very light cakes and may not spring back when gently pressed.) Transfer pans to a wire rack and let cakes cool in pans 30 minutes. Run a small knife or offset spatula around inside of pans to loosen cakes, then turn out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool completely.

Once cakes are cool, beat 4 cups heavy cream , ¾ cup (83 g) powdered sugar , and ¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt in clean bowl of stand mixer fitted with clean whisk attachment on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, about 3 minutes.

Place 1 cake layer on a large plate or cake stand and spread a 1" layer of whipped cream on top with a small offset spatula. Arrange 1 cup sliced hulled strawberries in a single layer over whipped cream. Place second cake layer on top and spread top and sides of cake generously with whipped cream.

Transfer remaining whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with the tip of your choice or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off, if desired, and decorate top of cake with swirls or other patterns. Arrange fresh fruit (such as sliced strawberries and kiwis and/or whole raspberries and/or blueberries) . Chill cake 1 hour before serving.

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Why do you think this is Chinese bakery style? I’ve been seeing and eating this type of cakes for several decades in my country Korea. I don’t insist this created even in Korea, it could have been from Japan as well. I’ve seen this kind of cakes from late 80’s in Korea. That became huge fashion in bakery industry. But definitely this is not ‘Chines style’ thing, they must have brought from other Asia countries too.

I added about 2 Tbsp of malt powder and a little sour cream to the whipped cream frosting for a touch more flavor and extra stability. And I used raspberries in between the layers and decorated the top with blackberries and kiwi. The cake portion I kept true to the recipe. This was a HUGE hit and I would absolutely make this again. I can also see it as the base for a million variations. One note is that I thought the cake batter was very liquidy and wondered if it would even set up into a cake. It did so beautifully and delivered on that promise of a supremely light, tender sponge.

Half-and-half is a mixture: half whole milk and half cream. While in the U.S. it's available (usually by the pint), you can make it yourself as needed for the recipe. / Mitad y mitad es una mezcla: mitad leche entera y mitad crema. Mientras que en los EE.UU. está disponible (generalmente por la pinta), puede hacerlo usted mismo según sea necesario para la receta.

No puedes traducir half and half de mitad y mitad. Half and half es un producto de lácteos que existe en los EEUU que tiene una consistencia entre leche y nata.

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The End of Homework in China!

And there she was, a nine year old in southern China, doing homework at midnight.

Ten of her classmates were also awake trying to complete the same task.

It’s the bane of many parents – homework. It gets written into a little, specially designed notebook. Sections are created for Chinese, Math, and English. It gets worse as they get older. Big kids have to deal with the sciences too. Let’s not forget history. And politics.

It’s now June

Which means that the end of year exams are lurking around the corner like the shadowy monsters that inhabit children’s dreams. This will be our third year of exams in China (as parents). Evenings are filled with mock exam papers, extra math tests, extra English dictation, extra Chinese essays, and extra headaches.

My task will be to keep our preschooler away from the young scholar.

A Typical Day

Kids finish school at 4 or 5pm depending on the weekday. They either go home or head to an education centre till their parents finish work. A typical homework load might contain:

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Chinese – four items (correct and review the previous lesson, preview new characters, a fill-in-the-gaps worksheet, essay)

Math – three items (textbook work, calculation book, double-sided A4-sized worksheet)

English – three items (dictation, reading and writing comprehension)

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If she doesn’t muck around (playing on her grandfather’s phone), gets on with things and does a proper job, and one allows time for dinner and shower (Chinese almost always shower at night) she might be finished by 9pm. If she decides to delay the commencement of the homework…  well we’re looking at a much later bedtime.

There’s also the music and art homework which can be very time-consuming.

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The Numbers

Three hours of homework is the average amount Chinese kids do each night.

This is twice the global average according to the  Global Times .

The Education Ministry here released a report which among other things highlighted the lack of sleep amongst Chinese primary school -aged kids . Apparently, only 30% of fourth-grade kids are getting the necessary sleep.

A third of Chinese kids spent more than 30 minutes a night on math.

ONE MILLION GRAINS OF RICE!

This homework assignment made national headlines a few months back and caused both students and parents many headaches. Students in Foshan City were expected to count 100,000,000 grains of rice. Some parents even made calculations that it would take a year to count that much rice at a rate of three grains per second. The teacher defended her position and said she was trying to promote critical thinking.

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One-third (again)…

of Chinese students felt under great pressure according to the study. Many struggled with  Math and Chinese which led to enrolment at:

Cram Schools

Very popular now, even after the criticism that was levelled at such institutions. It is not uncommon to see kids spend their entire weekends at these “places”. Ironically these places hand out extra homework which leads to more stress which leads to futher underperformance at school etcetera etcetera….

How do you feel about the Chinese homework situation KJ?

As a language teacher – one can see the absolute benefits of a bit of revision and prep for an upcoming lesson.

As a parent I can also see the absolute hell a three hour homework load can wreak on a family life. Everyone is affected by late night study sessions.

Why the heck would you keep your daughter in the Chinese education system?

Because it pushes her to levels she would never achieve in my home country. Her math is streets ahead of many Western kids her own age. She gets opportunities to perform in front of large crowds (owing to her Western features). She gets to become trilingual at a young age. She gets out of her comfort zone!

It forces her to form good study habits at a young age. She also gets a few international holidays (and expensive presents) a year which softens the edges…

Summer Reading

The blog title was a bit misleading but it points to some essential summer reading. This little gem was written nearly 20 years ago. I am not in the business of subverting the authorities but if I could get this book into the hands of the policy makers here then we might see a reduction in the amount of homework done!

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Or maybe it’s a case of the family that slaves together stays together.

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I always enjoy your blog. Certainly an eye opener to a culture different to our own.

Thanks very much for your comment! Most appreciated.

Sorry, I’m not Anonymous – KJ!

Now is 2023,May the fifth,I’m a student in Jiangsu Province China.This week we only have one day’s off(because of “调休”).Although we only have one day’s off ,we still have:three 600-word Chinese articles to write,a English exam paper,a Mathematics paper,a physics paper with a test, and a Politic paper.Everything is ok except that Chinese articles.We need to analysis the good part of an article (600words),and imitate it(600words)。Even we need to analysis my“Imitation writing”(600字)This almost drives me mad.Today I woke up at 7 p.m.And I have spent 12 hours on my homework.Until now I still have three Chinese articles to write.The Double Reduction Policy didn’t work at all.Or it only worked at Primary School.

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China has passed a law to spare school students the pressures of homework.

China passes law to reduce ‘twin pressures’ of homework and tutoring on children

Law makes local authorities and parents responsible for ensuring children are spared stress of overwork

China has passed a law to reduce the “twin pressures” of homework and off-site tutoring on children.

The official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday the new law, which has not been published in full, makes local governments responsible for ensuring that the twin pressures are reduced and asks parents to arrange their children’s time to account for reasonable rest and exercise, thereby reducing pressure and avoiding internet overuse.

The law will come into force on January 1 next year. China’s education system requires students to take exams from an early age and culminates in the feared university entrance exam at age 18 known as the “gaokao”, where a single score can determine a child’s life trajectory.

Many parents spend a fortune to enrol their children in the best schools or private lessons, which takes a toll on both their finances and the health of the youngsters.

Reducing the pressure on parents is also seen as a way to encourage Chinese people to have more children as the country’s population ages.

Beijing has exercised a more assertive paternal hand this year, from tacking the addiction of youngsters to online games, deemed a form of “spiritual opium”, to clamping down on “blind” worship of internet celebrities .

China’s parliament said on Monday it would consider legislation to punish parents if their young children exhibit “very bad behaviour” or commit crimes.

In recent months, the education ministry has limited gaming hours for minors, allowing them to play online for one hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

It has also cut back on homework and banned after-school tutoring for major subjects during the weekend and holidays, concerned about the heavy academic burden on overwhelmed children.

At the same time, China is urging young Chinese men to be less “feminine” and more “manly”.

In its “proposal to prevent the feminisation of male adolescents” issued in December, the education ministry urged schools to promote on-campus sports such as football.

Last year, Si Zefu , a member of a top advisory board called the Chinese people’s political consultative conference national committee, won headlines in China by telling delegates that the “feminization” trend among teenagers, if not checked, would harm the development of China.

The backdrop to Beijing’s drive for what could be called more traditional family values is the country’s growing demographic crisis. The latest census data released in May showed that China’s population growth has plunged to its lowest for almost 60 years despite the scrapping of the decades-long one-child policy several years ago.

The number of people of working and child-rearing age is going into decline. There are fewer young adults than there were 10 years ago, for example, something shown by a 31% drop in marriages from 2013 to 2019.

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China has passed an education law aimed at reducing the pressures of excessive homework and intensive after-school tutoring, state media say.

Parents are being asked to ensure their children have reasonable time for rest and exercise, and do not spend too much time online.

In August China banned written exams for six and seven year olds.

Officials warned at the time that students' physical and mental health was being harmed.

In the last year the state has also introduced a number of measures aimed at moderating children's "addiction" to the internet and popular culture.

The latest measure was passed on Saturday by the National People's Congress Standing Committee, the country's permanent legislative body.

Full details of the law have not yet been published, but media reports suggest it encourages parents to nurture their children's morals, intellectual development and social habits.

Local government will be responsible for implementation, such as providing funding for "enriching extra-curricular activities".

The law received a mixed reaction on social media site Weibo, with some users praising the drive for good parenting while others questioned whether local authorities or the parents themselves would be up to the task.

"I work 996 [from 9am to 9pm, six days a week], and when I come home at night I still need to carry out family education?" one user asked, quoted by the South China Morning Post newspaper.

"You can't exploit the workers and still ask them to have children."

In July, Beijing stripped online tutoring firms operating in the country of the ability to make a profit from teaching core subjects.

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The new guidelines also restricted foreign investment in the industry and disrupted the private tutoring sector which was worth around $120bn (£87bn) before the overhaul.

At the time, the move was seen as authorities trying to ease the financial pressures of raising children, after China posted a record low birth rate.

Education inequality is also a problem - more affluent parents are willing to spend thousands to get their children into top schools.

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Chinese cake refers to desert made with traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Due to the variety of natural resources and customs of different regions, Chinese cake gradually formed different styles and flavors such as Beijing-style, Cantonese-style, Su-style, Fujian style and Yang-style . Chinese cake has a long history and many categories. Now let us take a look at China’s top ten cakes you must eat.

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URUMQI -- What was school life like in China's Xinjiang in ancient times? A document unearthed in 1969 in Astana ancient cemetery in Turpan, eastern Xinjiang, offers an intriguing glimpse.

The document is a 5-meter scroll, written by Bu Tianshou, a 12-year-old student in 710 AD, Tang Dynasty. Bu transcribed several chapters of two books -- the annotations of the Analects of Confucius by famous scholar Zheng Xuan and The Thousand Character Classic , a Chinese poem used as a primer for teaching Chinese characters to children in ancient China -- both were assigned readings at that time.

"Interestingly, he wrote a doggerel at the end of the scroll: Today's homework is finished. Teacher, please don't delay the class and let us go home early. It has made the scroll much more lively," said Dilinur Maiming, a docent at Turpan Museum.

From the perspective of philology, Zheng Xuan's annotations of the Analects of Confucius were lost after the Tang Dynasty, but Bu's copy and other documents unearthed in Turpan have provided valuable information for the study of the classic works of Confucianism, said Chen Aifeng, deputy dean of the institute of Turpan studies.

"A relatively complete education system has been established in the Tang Dynasty. Most documents of Zheng Xuan's annotations of the Analects of Confucius unearthed from the tombs of Astana are copies written by students, indicating that education in Xinjiang during the Tang Dynasty was influenced by the Central Plains culture," Chen added.

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China: Hospitals Set Up Homework Stations as Child Pneumonia Cases Surge

H ospitals in China are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses among children, believed to be linked to extended lockdowns during the pandemic.

The Chinese Communist Party attributes the rise to known pathogens and denies the presence of a novel pathogen.

Hospitals are struggling to accommodate the influx of patients, prompting the establishment of “homework zones” for children to study while receiving treatment. (Trending: Another Major Company Goes Woke And Goes Broke)

This has sparked controversy, with some criticizing the practice as inhumane.

According to The Hong Kong-based Morning Post, an parent told the outlet, “I did not intend to let my kid do homework here.”

“But seeing that the studying atmosphere is so good in the hospital, I pushed my kid to do his homework too,” added the parent.

“My kid had to do his homework this way because if he did not finish it, he would have to do a lot more when he returns to school after he recovers,” said another parent to the outlet.

“This is a societal issue. We ordinary families can not change the unwritten rule that whatever the circumstances, you need to complete your homework,” they continued.

According to The Hindustan Times, three provinces; Jiangsu, Anhui, and Hubeihave been preparing for pediatric patients.

In response to the outrage, Beijing’s education authorities have warned against overburdening sick children with homework and reinstated COVID-19 prevention measures.

Beijing Municipal Education Commission have reportedly advised that, “Schools should not issue any mandatory requirements for student homework during illness, and should treat student health as priority.”

The surge in illnesses is attributed to weakened immune systems due to lockdowns and quarantine measures.

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  1. Video of 11-year-old Pikachu fan heartbroken by mom's math homework

    January 11, 2022 SHARE An 11-year-old boy from China burst into tears after receiving a textbook-themed cake on his birthday. The boy's mother, Ms. Zhang from Jiangsu Province, China, had...

  2. Where's Pikachu? Chinese woman's last-minute birthday cake ...

    A message that read: "As long as the world does not end, you have to do your homework". Talk about spoiling the fun. The boy, who lives in Jiangsu, China, got so upset that he broke down and cried.

  3. Video of 11-year-old Pikachu fan heartbroken by mom's math homework

    An 11-year-old boy from China burst into tears after receiving a textbook-themed cake on his birthday. The boy's mother, Ms. Zhang from Jiangsu Province, China, had reportedly promised her son a Pikachu birthday cake; however, she decided to change its design at the last minute as a surprise on Jan. 8. The birthday cake featured small print-outs of a set of textbooks in Mathematics, Science ...

  4. Top 19 traditional Chinese desserts (I've tried most!)

    1. Egg tarts 蛋挞 (Dàn tà) The egg tart is the perfect dessert. Image by Phakji East on Shutterstock. Based on my firsthand "research" living in China, this is the best Chinese dessert. It's also one of the most famous. Egg tarts were introduced to China via Portuguese settlers in Macau and are small custard tarts with hard and sweet crusts.

  5. Chinese Bakery Sponge Cake (Chiffon Cake)

    March 31, 2021 Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This baked Chinese sponge cake recipe is the same soft and fluffy texture you find in modern Chinese bakeries. Also known as a Chiffon cake in Western bakeries, this sponge cake is perfect with fresh fruit and whipped cream. (Updated in 2022!) Are you familiar with Chinese sponge cake?

  6. Paper Wrapped Chinese Sponge Cake Recipe 纸包蛋糕

    See FULL STEP BY STEP RECIPE with INGREDIENT LIST in link below http://www.huangkitchen.com/paper-wrapped-chinese-sponge-cake*CORRECTION* 2:16 - 80g Cast...

  7. Mooncakes, a Classic Recipe (广式月饼)

    Bake. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C. Bake the cakes for 5 minutes. While waiting, mix the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of water for brushing later. When the time is up, reduce the oven temperature to 320°F/160°C. Take out the mooncakes and brush their top with a thin layer of the egg wash (see note 5).

  8. Young Chinese students kickstart new semester with less burden, more

    Young Chinese students kickstart new semester with less burden, more choices. -- A national campaign has been launched in China to reduce excessive homework and off-campus tutoring for students receiving the free nine-year compulsory education. -- A document released by Chinese authorities in July has called on schools to recalibrate homework ...

  9. Chinese Bakery Rainbow Cake

    Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into another medium mixing bowl. Mix the dry ingredients with a wire whisk until evenly incorporated. 2.) Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites, then turn the stand mixer on to medium speed and whip the egg whites to stiff peaks.

  10. Easy Chinese Bakery-Style Whipped Cream Cake

    Step 3. Pour ¾ cup half-and-half into a heatproof measuring glass or small bowl and heat in microwave in 15-second bursts until hot but not bubbling at all. Pour in ¼ cup vegetable oil ...

  11. Chinese bakery-style cake

    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins Course: Dessert Cuisine: Asian, Chinese Keyword: Asian, Cake Servings: 16 Author: Eva Bakes Ingredients Cake 0.7 cups (~170 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 0.8 cups (~200 grams) granulated sugar

  12. The End of Homework in China!

    Three Three hours of homework is the average amount Chinese kids do each night. Twice This is twice the global average according to the Global Times. One-third The Education Ministry here released a report which among other things highlighted the lack of sleep amongst Chinese primary school -aged kids.

  13. China passes law to reduce 'twin pressures' of homework and tutoring on

    China has passed a law to reduce the "twin pressures" of homework and off-site tutoring on children. The official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday the new law, which has not been published ...

  14. China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren

    China has passed an education law aimed at reducing the pressures of excessive homework and intensive after-school tutoring, state media say. Parents are being asked to ensure their children...

  15. Top 10 Traditional Chinese Cakes You Must Eat

    TRAVEL Top 10 Traditional Chinese Cakes You Must Eat Chinese cake refers to desert made with traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Due to the variety of natural resources and customs of different regions, Chinese cake gradually formed different styles and flavors such as Beijing-style, Cantonese-style, Su-style, Fujian style and Yang-style.

  16. China passes law to ease homework pressure on children

    China passes law to ease homework pressure on children 10/23/2021 October 23, 2021. The legislation also seeks to tackle internet addiction and limit the pressure of out-of-school tutoring for ...

  17. Homework 1,300 years ago reveals Xinjiang's school life in ancient

    A document unearthed in 1969 in Astana ancient cemetery in Turpan, eastern Xinjiang, offers an intriguing glimpse. The document is a 5-meter scroll, written by Bu Tianshou, a 12-year-old student in 710 AD, Tang Dynasty. Bu transcribed several chapters of two books -- the annotations of the Analects of Confucius by famous scholar Zheng Xuan and ...

  18. China passes law to cut homework and tutoring 'pressures' on children

    China limits amount of time minors can play online video games (August 2021) 02:11 - Source: CNNBusiness. China has passed an education law that seeks to cut the "twin pressures" of homework ...

  19. 'No homework here': China café bans in-store parent-child tutoring amid

    Fran Lu in Beijing Published: 9:00am, 11 Aug, 2023 Why you can trust SCMP A coffee shop in China has slapped a ban on parents who bring their children onto the premises to study because the...

  20. China passes law to cut homework pressure on students

    SHANGHAI (Reuters) -- China has passed an education law that seeks to cut the "twin pressures" of homework and off-site tutoring in core subjects, the official Xinhua news agency said on...

  21. Firework Cakes

    China Firework Cakes wholesale - Select 2024 high quality Firework Cakes products in best price from certified Chinese Flower manufacturers, China Cakes suppliers, wholesalers and factory on Made-in-China.com

  22. China: Hospitals Set Up Homework Stations as Child Pneumonia ...

    The post China: Hospitals Set Up Homework Stations as Child Pneumonia Cases Surge appeared first on State of the Union. More for You Trump's lawyers tell Supreme Court to stay out of immunity ...

  23. HomeWork Cakes N More

    HomeWork Cakes N More, Mumbai, Maharashtra. 839 likes. Home Made desserts that make your tummy go yummy..! Home Baked Delicious Cakes, Cupcakes, Chocolates, Tarts and Pie for every occasions....