The Meaning and Origin of Ding Sheng Cake

Ding Sheng cake symbolizes victory and success. Ding Sheng cake originated in the Southern Song Dynasty.

1, Ding Sheng cake symbolizes victory and success, and the word "Ding Sheng" in its name expresses the good wish of "winning". In ancient times, whenever someone in the family went out for an expedition or took an exam, people would make a winning cake, hoping that they could win a victory, get excellent results or return home in triumph. Therefore, Ding Sheng cake is not only a delicious food, but also a symbol, bearing people's good wishes and blessings.

The origin of Ding Sheng cake can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty. According to legend, after the Southern Song Dynasty established Hangzhou as its capital, the people specially made a kind of cake, which was thin at both ends and thick in the middle, and shaped like a silver ingot. The word "Ding Sheng" was printed on the cake to express the belief of winning. Later, this kind of cake was called "Ding Sheng cake". In addition, it is said that Ding Sheng cake was originally made to celebrate Han Shizhong's victory in the battle of Taihu Lake. No matter what kind of legend, it embodies the close relationship between the cake of victory and the victory of war and the peace of the country.

3. Ding Sheng cake is a traditional name in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, belonging to Jiangsu and Zhejiang cakes; Its color is reddish, soft and fragrant, with sweet bean paste flavor. According to legend, in the Southern Song Dynasty, Huzhou people specially made it for Han Jiajun of Han Shizhong (Han Jiajun was stationed in Huzhou at that time, and now Huzhou still has the place name of Ma (Han Shizhong raises horses)) to inspire soldiers. The word "Ding Sheng" was written on the cake, which was later called "Ding Sheng Cake".