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How to Draw a Mooncake – Easy Step-by-Step Food Drawing for Kids

A round shape, decorative patterns, and delicious-looking details make the mooncake a delightful subject for young artists to draw. Children can follow the easy step-by-step images to create the mooncake one stage at a time, turning simple shapes into a recognisable traditional treat with confidence. After mastering this treat, you can learn how to draw cupcake desserts with our how to draw for kids resources. The printable PDF worksheet provides extra practice while helping develop creativity, observation skills, fine motor control, and drawing confidence through a fun food-themed activity.

 


Add a delicious cultural treat to your sketchbook with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a mooncake step by step, including its beautiful decorative pattern.

Step 1: Draw two slanting lines.

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Step 2: Draw a large oval above the lines.

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Step 3: Draw another oval around the first oval.

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Step 4: Draw a scalloped line around the left side of the oval. 

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Step 5: Complete the scalloped outline of the mooncake.

Simple mooncake drawing for kids

Step 6: Draw another scalloped line inside the outer edge. 

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Step 7: Draw the thick lower side of the mooncake with a scalloped bottom.

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Step 8: Draw the straight cut edge of the mooncake.

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Step 9: Draw the outer shape of the cut mooncake slice.

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Step 10: Draw the inner face of the slice.

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Step 11: Add the scalloped outer edge to the slice.

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Step 12: Draw the curved inner edge and side of the slice.

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Step 13: Add vertical lines around the sides of the mooncake.

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Step 14: Draw flower petals on the left side of the mooncake.

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Step 15: Complete the flower petals on the right side.

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Step 16: Draw curved decorations and an oval on the slice.

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Step 17: Write the Chinese characters inside the centre oval.

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Step 18: Check the finished mooncake and erase any unnecessary lines. 

Simple Chinese mooncake drawing for beginners



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