A mooncake (月饼)is a traditional Chinese pastry that is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. As this pastry is so often associated with the festival, the event is also called the Moon Cake Festival. We’ve collected 16 Easy Mooncake Recipes that you can make at home this year!

Making traditional Chinese baked mooncakes can be overwhelming but you can do it with this recipe and straightforward steps. I use lotus seed paste, sweet red bean paste, and meat floss for the filling. Accompanied by step-by-step photos and a video so you can make this successfully at home too.

Moon cake Mooncake table setting - Round shaped Chinese traditional pastry with tea cups on wooden background, Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo about festival, close, east - 154581948

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Making mooncakes at home lets you enjoy the authentic taste of this traditional treat with the fillings of your choice. While mooncakes are usually purchased from bakeries, homemade versions give you complete control over ingredients, allowing for healthier, preservative-free treats that are just as delicious. Plus, this recipe is simple enough for beginners and makes a beautiful gift for friends and family during festive times.