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Are there any delicious traditional cakes?

China has a long history and is one of the four ancient civilizations in the world. Many things left by our ancestors are our precious wealth now, among which food culture is particularly important. Chicken, duck, fish, vegetables, fruits and vegetables are ever-changing food wealth, and cakes are also an important part, such as:

Peach slices; The main ingredients are glutinous rice, walnut kernel, sugar and so on. The color is white. Tracing back to its history, it first appeared in Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, namely 1895. After a hundred years of historical baptism, it is still active in the "pastry world". It is a traditional local food in Chongqing. Although it is a sweet food, it is not greasy at all and has the characteristics of soft and glutinous. Therefore, the Taopian list is well deserved.

Flower cake; Such a poetic name is that traditional cakes come from Yunnan. As the name implies, it is filled with flowers, usually made of roses and sugar. The dough is soft, too. At the moment of opening the package, a faint fragrance of flowers came to the nose. It tastes sweet but not greasy, very refreshing.

Water chestnut cake; Many friends may not have heard of it. This is a traditional pastry in Guangdong. It appeared as early as the Tang Dynasty, and was once regarded as the object of sitting on the bed and offering sacrifices. With the passage of history, there are now 9 kinds of classifications, with crystal clear color and sweet and delicate taste. It also has the effects of relaxing bowels, clearing away lung heat and resolving phlegm.

Eight in Beijing; As soon as you hear the name, you can know the local traditional cakes in Beijing. Tracing back to its history, it has spread from the imperial dining hall in the Qing Dynasty to the people. Each one represents a different flavor. For example, "Fu Zibing" symbolizes happiness, and "Lu Zibing" symbolizes the salary of senior officials. Each one has a unique flavor.