Whether you prefer the classic Cantonese style with its glossy, golden-brown crust, or the crisp, flaky layers of the Taiwanese variety, it’s easier than ever to find mooncakes that cater to ...

while the taro lava mooncake features coconut milk and taro. The bakery also offers flaky-crusted mini mooncakes without a lava center. Tangerine-shaped mooncakes symbolizing good luck are only ...

In Taiwan (from which Chou’s family hails), mooncake crusts are light, flaky, and akin to puff pastries. But why does the moon—both in the sky and on your plate—hold so much significance?