Beijing Chinese Agricultural University’s cafeteria has recently introduced a matcha pudding cake called 'Prince Toad', which has gone viral due to its unique toad-like appearance. Selling for just ¥9.9 each, students have been lining up for long time to snatch these up, often clearing them out as soon as they hit the shelves in the early morning.
The cake's green exterior is intricately crafted to resemble the bumpy skin and spots of a toad, creating a strong visual impact. The skilled craftsmanship used in the detailed portrayal of these features makes the cake look almost lifelike. The ingredients used in the cake include matcha powder, sugar, cream, milk, and vanilla extract. As the shelf life is only for the day, it is often made starting from 8 to 9 am, and it frequently sells out quickly.
The university’s cafeteria has always been known for its creative dishes. Previous offerings like soybean ice cream, goji-flavored ostrich meat, and sweet-stuffed glutinous rice dumplings have all been praised for their uniqueness. This toad cake in particular catches the eye due to its striking appearance and uniqueness, perfectly illustrating the modern young people's interest in the strange and quirky. It goes beyond a simple dessert and sparks a lot of discussion and interest on-campus as well as on social media platforms.