Vegan Mooncake Recipe
The Vegan Mooncake Recipe is a sweet, soft and beautiful treat. These mooncakes are made with love and plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons golden syrup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon water
For the filling:
- 1 cup red bean paste or lotus seed paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts optional
For the glaze:
- 1 tablespoon soy milk
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
- Add flour and baking soda into a large bowl. Mix well. Add golden syrup, oil, and water. Stir until it forms a smooth dough. Cover and rest it for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- Take the red bean paste and divide it into small balls. You can also mix in nuts for a crunchy texture. Keep them ready for shaping later.
Step 3: Shape the Mooncakes
- After the dough rests, divide it into small balls too. Flatten one dough ball in your hand. Place the filling ball inside and close it. Roll it gently into a smooth round shape.
Step 4: Mold the Mooncakes
- Dust your mooncake mold with a little flour. Place the filled dough ball inside and press gently. Push it out carefully to reveal a pretty design. Repeat this with all mooncakes.
Step 5: Bake the Mooncakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place mooncakes on a baking tray. Brush them lightly with the soy milk and maple syrup glaze. Bake for 10 minutes. Take them out, let them cool for 10 minutes, then brush again. Bake another 10 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Let the mooncakes cool fully. The crust will soften after a few hours. Serve with tea or coffee and enjoy the soft sweet taste.
Notes
- Rest the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Use mooncake molds for beautiful patterns.
- Do not overbake, or they’ll turn too hard.
- Always cool before eating for better texture.
- Store in a box for one to two days to soften.