Funing Big Cake (Glutinous Rice Slab Cake)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Funing Big Cake (Glutinous Rice Slab Cake)

A thin, soft glutinous rice sweet from Funing County, Jiangsu, served at Spring Festival. This is our home adaptation using toasted glutinous rice flour, a cooked sugar syrup, oil and candied fruit, pressed into a slab and sliced thin. Makes 24 slices in about 5 hr.

Prep 30 min

Cook 30 min

Cooling 4 hr

Total 5 hr

Yield 24 slices

Diet Vegan

Ingredients

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2 cups (250 g)glutinous rice flour
¾ cup (150 g)granulated sugar
¼ cup (60 ml)water
2 tbsp (40 g)light corn syrup
1 ½ oz (40 g)neutral oil or lard
⅓ cup (40 g)chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
1 ½ oz (40 g)candied fruit (orange peel, cherries), finely chopped
2 ½ tbsp (20 g)cornstarch, for dusting the pan

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Instructions

Toast the glutinous rice flour in a dry wide skillet over medium-low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until it turns very pale golden and smells nutty. Cool completely; this step also cooks the raw flour.
Dust a parchment-lined 8-inch (20 cm) square pan with cornstarch.
Cook the sugar, water and corn syrup in a saucepan to 245 F (118 C), firm-ball stage, without stirring after it dissolves.
Off the heat, stir in the oil, then quickly stir in the toasted flour with a sturdy spoon until a heavy, sticky dough forms.
Mix in the walnuts and candied fruit while the dough is still hot but workable.
Press the dough firmly and evenly into the pan with an oiled spatula or the back of an oiled spoon to about 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) thick.
Cool completely, 4 hours or overnight, then turn out and cut very thin slices with a lightly oiled sharp knife.

Tips

Work quickly; the dough stiffens as it cools.
Oil the knife between cuts for neat thin slices.
This is an adaptation; the traditional method is more elaborate and varies by maker.
Toast raw flour thoroughly before use, and handle the 245 F (118 C) sugar syrup with care; it can cause severe burns.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make funing big cake (glutinous rice slab cake)?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes 24 slices.

How should I store funing big cake (glutinous rice slab cake)?

Wrap well and store at room temperature up to 5 days.

Can I make funing big cake (glutinous rice slab cake) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

A thin, soft glutinous rice sweet from Funing County, Jiangsu, traditionally served at Spring Festival; sources say it uses glutinous rice, sugar, oil and candied fruit. Serve it with green tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

98 Calories / serving

2.9g Fat

17.5g Carbs

0.9g Protein

8.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2352 cal · 70g fat · 420g carbs · 22g protein · 192g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.