What are the eight traditional cakes "Beijing Eight Pieces" that originated in the Forbidden City?

Beijing Bakuai was a very famous pastry in Ming and Qing Dynasties, which was specially used by the court. Only later did it gradually spread to the outside, and ordinary people could enjoy it. Beijing Bakuai is a kind of cake. This kind of cake has different shapes and ingredients, each with its own meaning, and it is auspicious and happy.

Beijing Eight Pieces, including Fu Zi Cake, Taishi Cake, Peach Cake, Silver Ingot Cake, Crispy Cake, Chicken Oil Cake, Jujube Cake, etc. Although it is called "Beijing Bakuai", there are not only eight kinds of this kind of cake. In fact, in the Qing Dynasty, there were dozens of kinds of cakes to choose from. Today, this kind of cake is still popular, and many changes and innovations have been made on the basis of tradition, and dozens of kinds have been developed.

At the earliest time, this kind of cake was usually dedicated to the court, usually to princes and nobles, as a sacrifice for some sacrifices, or to eat during the Chinese New Year holiday, or as a gift to others. At that time, foreign tourists who come to China will definitely choose to bring a copy of eight Beijing souvenirs when they go back. It can be said that Beijing Bakuai is synonymous with Chinese cakes.

The materials used in eight pieces in Beijing are all commonly used raw materials for Chinese cakes. Oil is generally lard, and fillings are mostly made of jujube paste, red bean paste, sugar, roses, moss and other foods, which are very popular. In addition to sweet cakes, there are many especially salty cakes which are also very popular. Today, this kind of cake is still not extinct and is still loved by many people. For example, Daoxiang Village in Beijing sells this kind of cake, and it is not limited to Beijing. It has opened a number of chain stores all over the country and launched online sales, making it easier for people to buy this cake and let more people know and love it.