Trivia: What is the traditional filling in a Chinese moon cake?
Marshmallow
Strawberry jam
Lotus paste
Ube
The correct answer is Lotus paste
So why is this answer correct? : Moon cakes are especially popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, but are also enjoyed during other celebrations throughout the year. These small cakes are made from thin molded pastries with a rich filling, typically made of lotus paste. During the 13th-century overthrow of the Mongol Yuan dynasty, secret messages were hidden in moon cakes and gifted to supporters of the cause.