Guangzhou cake making technique
Cake stamps are also called "cake molds". They are the main tools for producing various traditional cakes. The craftsmanship of making cakes in Guangzhou has a long history. During the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, several cake stamp workshops appeared in Guangzhou. Among them, the cake stamp making family "Yu Tonghao" was founded in 1865 and has a history of more than 150 years. From the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, with the rise of Guangzhou teahouses and the emergence of Cantonese mooncakes, the sales of cake stamps increased day by day, and they were also popular in Southeast Asia such as Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The craftsmanship of making cake stamps in Guangzhou has witnessed the development and evolution of Guangzhou wood carvings, Cantonese folk festivals, Cantonese cakes and Cantonese tea drinking customs, and formed the characteristics of southern cake stamps. The production process of Guangzhou cake stamps is complicated, the varieties of cake stamps are diverse, the carving patterns are exquisite and the cultural connotations are rich. They have important cultural, social, aesthetic, historical, scientific and market values. They are not only an important part of "Eating in Guangzhou", but also an important case of Cantonese exports to foreign countries along the Maritime Silk Road. At the same time, they reflect the diverse folk culture and folk psychology of the Cantonese region. Information source: Guangzhou Cultural Center Information source: Guangzhou Cultural Center