abstract:Fa gao () is a Chinese cupcake-like pastry, most commonly consumed on the Chinese new year,that is made of flour] (usually [[rice flour), leavening (traditionally yeast, but can be chemical leavening),sugar] or another sweetener, steamed (instead of baked), until the top splits into a characteristic "split top" of four segments The batter is typically left to rest for fermentation prior to being steam-cooked.