The raindrop cake: What is it and why are we obsessed?
 

The raindrop cake: What is it and why are we obsessed?
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This past weekend New York chef*Darren Wong debuted the "raindrop cake" at weekly food market Smorgasburg, and the Internet loves it.*

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Wong was busy and therefore unable speak with us in detail, but did offer photos of his creation.

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The raindrop cake originates in Japan where it is called mizu shingen mochi.*The gelatin-like cake is made using agar, a clear, animal product-free version of gelatin.*

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Wong went to Japan and studied to perfect the dessert that resembles a raindrop.*According to his website, he likens it to "that scene from A Bug’s Life where they drink water drops off of leaves."* Read more...


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