Green Tea Mooncake with Baked Dough
For a unique twist on the traditional mooncake, incorporating matcha into the dough adds both flavor and visual appeal. This green tea mooncake recipe combines the earthy richness of matcha with the lightness of baked dough, creating a delightful fusion that reflects both Japanese and Chinese influences.

Ingredients for Green Tea Mooncake Dough
– 130g wheat flour
– 15g peanut oil
– 65g syrup
– 8g matcha powder (adjust according to desired intensity of color)

Preparation
1. In a bowl, mix the wheat flour and matcha powder. In a separate bowl, combine peanut oil and syrup.
2. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the peanut oil-syrup blend. Mix thoroughly until smooth and knead until a dough forms. Divide the dough into 12g portions (adjust portion size based on preference).
3. For the filling, take a salted egg yolk, cut it in half, and place one half in the center of each dough ball (approximately 50g).
4. Flatten the dough, place the salted egg in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around the filling, shaping it into a smooth ball.
5. Dust a mooncake mold with flour, press the dough firmly into the mold, then gently remove the mooncake. Place it on a baking tray.
6. Preheat the oven to 230°C, then bake the mooncakes for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove them from the oven and brush the surface with egg wash. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.

No-Bake (Snow Skin) Green Tea Mooncake
The no-bake or “snow skin” mooncake provides a different experience, offering a soft and chewy texture. This variation uses steamed dough and is typically enjoyed cold. The inclusion of matcha powder not only enhances the flavor but also gives the mooncake a vibrant green color, adding a modern twist to a traditional treat.

Ingredients for Snow Skin Dough
– 50g glutinous rice flour
– 50g rice flour
– 40g all-purpose flour
– 70g sugar
– 200g fresh milk
– 40g sweetened condensed milk
– 40g vegetable oil
– 5g matcha powder

Preparation
1. In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: glutinous rice flour, rice flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, and matcha powder.
2. Add fresh milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
3. Steam the mixture over medium heat for 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of your container.
4. Once steamed, remove the dough from the heat and let it cool. Knead until smooth and pliable.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and wrap with your preferred filling. Press each ball into a mooncake mold for shaping.
6. Store the mooncakes in the refrigerator to cool and firm up before serving.