Wheel cakes 車輪餅
Wheel cakes is featured among the local specialties of Taiwan.
Small round griddle cakes hold fillings such as red bean or custard. Choose a freshly cooked one and let the hot filling cool before biting.
How it is made
Batter is poured into round griddle molds, filled and closed with another cooked half to form a small cake. Red bean and custard are common choices among many modern fillings.
Flavour & texture
The shell is lightly browned and soft inside, enclosing a dense sweet paste or creamy center that stays hot longer than the outside.
Local roots & traditions
Wheel cakes are a familiar Taiwanese street snack, named for their round shape rather than a particular filling.
How to order Wheel cakes
Choose one made recently and break it open carefully before eating the hot center.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 車輪餅 for Wheel cakes. Choose one made recently and break it open carefully before eating the hot center.