Siberia (cake)
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| Alternative names | yōkan castella |
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| Type | cake |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Main ingredients | castella & yōkan |
Siberia (シベリア) is a Japanese cake made with castella cakes and yōkan (sweet red bean paste). For this reason, it is sometimes called yōkan castella.[1]
Description
Although it looks like yokan (sweet bean paste) sandwiched between layers of castella cake, it is actually made by pouring yokan over baked castella dough, which is then covered with another layer of castella cake, creating a tight seal.
History
Although it is named after Siberia, there are several theories about its origin.[2]
The cake began to be made, according to Kotei Bakery, founded in 1916, between the late Meiji and early Taisho periods, and records indicate that it was made in bakeries at the time.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "シベリアあれこれ - Siberia and the origin of the name". AsahyNet, April 4, 2005 (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Siberia, Unusual Confectionery Loved for 108 Years; Rare Treat That Was Once Everywhere". The Japan News, Yomiuri Shimbun, Kazuyoshi Nakaya, May 6, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ↑ "シベリア物語 – Siberia History". Kotei Bakery, May, 2001 (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 27, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
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