Lingqiu yellow sesame cake is a special snack in Lingqiu County, Shanxi Province. It is widely favored because of its golden color and delicious taste. Lingqiu yellow sesame cake has a history of more than 300 years. As early as the middle of the Qing Dynasty, there were several shops selling this food. It originated in Shangzhai Village, Lingqiu County. It is said that it was invented by a butcher in the village. It got its name because of its brown color. The diameter of the yellow sesame cake is 12 cm, the thickness of the periphery is 1.2 cm, and the center is thinner. Each weighs about 80 grams. The main ingredients are flour, butter, sugar and spices. It is made by repeated kneading and stirring. The surface is covered with peeled white sesame seeds. It is as thin as a bronze mirror and golden in color. It is crispy, sweet, oily but not greasy, and can be stored for a long time without deterioration. The yellow sesame cake is a local specialty of Lingqiu County. The production process is simple and it is in good condition. It is a model of the integration of traditional diet and modern life.