1. Culinary Features

Historical Roots: A classic variant of Suzhou-style mooncakes, featuring a flaky, layered crust that crumbles delicately.

Signature Flavor: Its standout feature is the sesame filling. Typically made from black or white sesame seeds, ground and blended with sugar and oil, it offers an aromatic, sweet yet not cloying taste.

2. Customs and Etiquette

Offering to the Moon: During the Mid-Autumn night, the Dama Cake is placed alongside watermelons, water caltrops, and other foods as offerings to the moon, expressing gratitude to nature and the harvest.

Symbol of Togetherness: Families share a single Dama Cake, embodying the ideal of “round and round,” symbolizing family unity.

3. Cultural Symbolism

Reunion and Wholeness: The cake’s round shape signifies family reunion and a fulfilling life.

Joy of Harvest: Sesame seeds, representing “rising step by step”, align with the festival’s theme of harvest and prosperity.