





MOON CAKE
A petite cake, made to match the mood of the moon
Profile:
Flavor Notes: Earthy, malty, with gentle bursts of acidity
Crumb: Light, tender, moist
Perfect for: A trip to the moon and a glass of KELLER
Why this pastry:
I have to admit, I love the name mooncakes more than I love the packaged treat itself. Still, the word makes me think about the moon, and what someone might crave for dessert after all their time spent there, peering out into the dark universe.
I imagine they would want something grounding like the flavor of a chicory cocoa sponge, comforted by olive oil buttercream, and awakened by the brightness of mango curd.
I haven’t spent any time on the moon, but I think I understand that feeling each time I eat this cake.
Ingredients & Sourcing:
CAROLINA GROUND Shirley Soft Red Winter Wheat
Asheville, North Carolina
About the grain:
Shirley Red Wheat, soft and delicate with nutty sweetness, it was developed by Virginia Tech for adaptability and resilience.
A petite cake, made to match the mood of the moon
Profile:
Flavor Notes: Earthy, malty, with gentle bursts of acidity
Crumb: Light, tender, moist
Perfect for: A trip to the moon and a glass of KELLER
Why this pastry:
I have to admit, I love the name mooncakes more than I love the packaged treat itself. Still, the word makes me think about the moon, and what someone might crave for dessert after all their time spent there, peering out into the dark universe.
I imagine they would want something grounding like the flavor of a chicory cocoa sponge, comforted by olive oil buttercream, and awakened by the brightness of mango curd.
I haven’t spent any time on the moon, but I think I understand that feeling each time I eat this cake.
Ingredients & Sourcing:
CAROLINA GROUND Shirley Soft Red Winter Wheat
Asheville, North Carolina
About the grain:
Shirley Red Wheat, soft and delicate with nutty sweetness, it was developed by Virginia Tech for adaptability and resilience.