Yilan Cake Museum Introduction
"Ilan Cake" - The thinnest cake in the world, with a thickness of only 0.1 cm, light as paper, translucent, crispy and delicious, making it irresistible after tasting. With a strong sense of hometown affection in its name, it receives a thumbs-up from everyone and is a must-experience DIY course for visitors at the Invention Museum. Professional instructors provide hands-on teaching for making ultra-thin cow tongue cakes, covering everything from brand stories and invention motivations to identifying the cake skin and filling. Through the process of wrapping and rolling the cakes, participants will gain professional knowledge about pastry-making and experience the creative spirit of Ilan Cake. In just one hour (including baking), participants will complete six pieces of ultra-thin handmade Ilan cakes, which may seem simple but are actually quite challenging! While waiting for the cakes to bake, professional guides will lead visitors to tour the handmade production area, packaging department, and special production equipment and processes. The Invention Museum occupies about 4,000 square meters, making it the largest cake-making tourist factory in Eastern Taiwan. In addition to providing leisure and shopping opportunities for visitors, the first floor showcases various cake stamps and presents the story of Ilan through dynamic media; the second floor features a transparent production line for viewing and a DIY classroom where the public can experience the joy of cake-making. The museum is designed with a strong Chinese cultural theme, allowing visitors to experience the festive atmosphere of traditional wedding customs, making it a great outing destination for children and adults alike. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, featuring a cartoonish bullock cart, train figurines, a glockenspiel, and an oversized cake mold, providing great photo opportunities for travelers. Additionally, artist Hu Fuyin was invited to create a 30-meter long mosaic mural inspired by the unique landscapes and scenery of the Lanyang Plain, using over 400,000 mosaic tiles, which took nearly four months to complete, making it the longest mosaic mural in Taiwan.
