Move over pumpkin spice – Beijing’s hottest food trend is here! Daoxiang Village, the iconic Chinese pastry brand, just dropped limited-edition ‘Year of the Snake’ cakes that sold faster than concert tickets. Launched January 7, these artsy treats blend tradition with Insta-worthy designs, proving millennials and Gen Z can’t resist a cultural-meets-creative collab.
The star? The Snake Treasure Fortune Cake, packed with zesty lemon cheese and wrapped in artist Han Meilin’s golden snake artwork. Think: sleek, modern vibes meeting your grandma’s favorite bakery. Other hits like the rainbow-colored New Year Lantern and Red Carp cakes flew off shelves, merging Lunar New Year symbolism with flavors that slap.
“It’s like edible art,” said one 24-year-old buyer, snapping selfies with her snake-shaped pastry. Locals and tourists alike are lining up, proving that even ancient traditions can go viral. Whether you’re into food trends or zodiac lore, these cakes are the ultimate cross-cultural flex.
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