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Gilding 24k gold on these cakes requires great skill, meticulousness, and patience.
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The size of each 24k gold leaf sheet is 10x10cm.
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The next step is then to spread the gold leaf over the sheet.
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The cake must then be cooled down after it is baked at a temperature of 240 degrees Celsius.
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The cake must then be rolled until it is entirely covered with 24k gold.
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The process requires delicate work by artisans.
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An important part of the process is coating the cake’s surface with gold.
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The chef gently uses his hands in order to adjust the gold leaf sheets to ensure they adhere to the surface of the cake.
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The process of coating the moon cake with gold is complete.
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A gold-plated moon cake filled with a salty and sweet flavor is now ready for use.. process.
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A moon cake with different ingredients such as Hong Kong lotus seeds, red beans, five spices, taro, durian, and matcha, is better served with tea.
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A box consisting of four to six gold-plated moon-cakes and costs anywhere between VND1.18 million to VND6 million.
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