Hemp Cake

Hemp Cake

　　Created in the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty by master pastry chef Wang Changsheng at Changle Teahouse near Renyu Bridge, this treat has a history of over 140 years. Its characteristics include a golden color, crispy yet soft texture, thin and flaky crust, rich sweet filling, savory salted filling, fragrant scallion aroma, and a rich but not greasy taste. It is one of the varieties included in the "Chinese Snacks Spectrum" and was named a Jiangsu Provincial Famous and Special Food in 1983. In 1985, it received the title of Municipal Quality Product. (Changzhou)