Where is the specialty of Tiaotou cake?

Hello! Striped cakes are traditional cakes in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. It is a rectangular cake, made of glutinous rice flour and with a fine sand core. Tiaotou cake has a long history and rich cultural connotation in the local area, and is a traditional food deeply loved by people.

The history of Tiaotou cake can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when it was a royal meal in the court. Later, it gradually spread to the people and became a characteristic pastry in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. The production technology of strip cake is unique. The fine glutinous rice flour, fine sand core and white sugar were selected as raw materials, and the rectangular cake with fine sand core was finally formed after fine processing. Top cake tastes delicate, sweet and delicious, and is deeply loved by people.

Jumping cake is not only a kind of food, but also a cultural symbol. In Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, tiaotou cake is regarded as an important holiday food. During the Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and other important festivals, every family will make jumping cakes to express their thoughts and blessings to their families. In addition, tiaotou cake is also used to worship ancestors and pray for peace, so it has profound cultural connotation.

Nowadays, strip cakes have become representative foods in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, which are not only very popular locally, but also exported to all parts of the country. The skill of making long cakes is also being passed down and developed, which has become an important part of China's food culture.

In a word, Tiaotou cake is a traditional cake in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, with a long history and rich cultural connotation. It is not only people's favorite food, but also an important part of China's food culture.