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How to Make Seaweed and Pork Floss Savory Cakes

Seaweed and pork floss savory cakes, or "Haiti Song Xiaobei," are a beloved Chinese snack known for their soft, sweet crust and savory-sweet topping. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate them at home.

Ingredients:

For the cakes: 100g cake flour, 50g sugar, 2 eggs, 40ml milk, 30g melted butter, 1 tsp baking powder.

For the topping: Seaweed sheets (crumbled), pork floss, and mayonnaise.

Steps:

1. Prepare the cake base: Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy. Sift in flour and baking powder, fold gently. Add milk and melted butter, mix until smooth.

2. Bake: Pour batter into a lined 6-inch square pan. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes until golden. Cool completely, then cut into small squares.

3. Assemble: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each cake square. Press crumbled seaweed onto the mayo, then generously top with pork floss.

Tips: For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the batter. Use fresh seaweed for crispiness. These cakes are best enjoyed the same day for optimal texture.

With just a few steps, you’ll have delicious, Instagram-worthy snacks that balance sweetness and umami perfectly!