Lao Lu's Paozi Cake

Lao Lu's Paozi Cake

　　Lao Lu's Paozi Cake is made using a traditional family recipe, renowned across China for its crispy, sweet taste that appeals to all ages. Its founder was Lu Xuexian (1885–1935) from Dalu Village, Anren Town, Yucheng City, Shandong Province. In 1906, he partnered with a royal merchant named Zhang to trade in glutinous rice, transforming the grains into various snacks at the Lu family home. Among them, a "pao"-shaped snack that was crispy and delicious quickly won people’s hearts. Since then, the Lu family specialized in making this treat, naming it "Paozi Cake." The first-generation successor, Lu Hongxiang (1922–1994), innovated the traditional recipe. After decades of dedicated research and experimentation, he developed a unique set of techniques for making Paozi Cake. The cakes he produced featured large, vibrant bubbles and a delightfully crispy, refreshing taste.