Chinese cakes? what are they called?

Question

i am not sure if the cake is chinese or if is even a cake but it looks like thick noodles stuck together in a square shape and tastes like coconut and syrup, my dad brought it home from a chinese restaurant once and i loved them but didn't know the name to ask for them again. Really need to find the name.! thanks for your help :)

Answer 1

it varies depending on what sotf of cake you want, but some common ones are

Chinese Sponge Cake

Mooncakes

Nian Gao

Sticky Cake (Steamed Chinese Fruit Cake)

Turnip Cake

Baked Nian Gao Sticky Cake

Answer 2

I know what you're talking about... I've seen them in Asian markets.  They look like rice crispy treats, except they're made from fried crispy noodles.

Answer 3

rice cakes... moon cakes.... take your pick... but i believe that's what they are called

Answer 4

Moon cakes.

Answer 5

moon cakes?

Answer 6

moon cakes? i believe. what colour is it? o.o

Answer 7

Moon Cake