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Jiangsu · THE FOOD GUIDE

Steamed layered cake with lard and sugar

Yangzhou thousand-layer oil cake

扬州千层油糕

Yángzhōu qiāncéng yóugāo

A soft sweet cake cut into diamonds.

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The documented cake is soft and layered and can be cut into small portions; the recipe contains lard and pork fat.

Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.

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Soft, visible thin layers.

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