Grilled cake

Last updated 2026-11-13 — Grilled cake is a traditional local delicacy made by grinding grains produced in Chengde into flour and then grilling the mixture. Alongside New Year cake, bean bun, and pancake, it is hailed as one of the “Four Auspicious Cakes.” During the slack farming season every winter, families in the mountainous areas of Chengde would make grilled cakes at home. The finished grilled cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious and fragrant taste.…