Toluo cake is a famous Han snack in Huazhou, Guangdong. It is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival and is equivalent to mooncakes. In the past, there were no common Guangdong mooncakes in Huazhou, so Tuoluo cakes were eaten to celebrate the festival; now, Toluo cakes are also more popular than mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes are used for giving gifts, but for home consumption, they still choose toluo cakes
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The origin of the name of Toluo cakes is also An interesting story. Legend has it that a long time ago, a cake seller was selling homemade cakes along the street. In order to attract attention, he walked and beat the gong. Because this kind of cake is very delicious, it is very popular among people. Everyone named this kind of cake "Tuoluo (gong) cake". Compared with traditional mooncakes, Toro cakes have a more distinctive appearance. The fillings are mainly shredded coconut, Wu Ren, and barbecued pork, with shredded coconut accounting for the majority. When eaten, the coconut aroma is particularly strong and has a unique flavor.