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How to Make Songbao Roubing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Songbao Roubing, a beloved Chinese snack, features a soft, eggy sponge cake wrapped in savory meat floss and creamy mayonnaise. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate this treat at home.

Ingredients: For the cake: 4 eggs, 40g sugar, 50g cake flour, 20g milk, 20g melted butter. For coating: Meat floss, mayonnaise, dried shredded coconut (optional).

Steps:

1. Prepare the cake batter: Separate egg yolks and whites. Beat yolks with 20g sugar until pale. Whisk egg whites with 20g sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whites into yolk mixture. Sift in flour and fold in milk and melted butter.

2. Bake: Pour batter into a lined 6-inch round cake pan. Bake at 160°C for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely, then slice the cake into 4-5 round layers.

3. Assemble: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one cake layer, top with meat floss, and place another layer on top. Repeat. Spread mayonnaise on the outer surface, coat generously with meat floss, and roll in coconut if desired.

Tips: Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better volume. Chill the cake before assembling for easier handling. Customize by adding seaweed powder or sesame seeds to the meat floss coating.

Enjoy your homemade Songbao Roubing—a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and fluffy textures!