Gulab Jamun Cake

This gulab jamun cake is a fusion dessert that combines the flavors of the classic Indian sweet with a moist and fluffy cake. It's the perfect treat for any special occasion or celebration!

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Gulab Jamun Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk powder
  • 1/2 cup ghee
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
  • 1 cup sugar for syrup
  • 1 cup water for syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, milk powder, ghee, sugar, yogurt, water, baking powder, and cardamom powder until well combined.
  3. Grease a cake pan and pour the batter into it.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the cake is baking, prepare the sugar syrup by boiling 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water until it forms a slightly sticky syrup.
  6. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and poke holes all over the top with a toothpick.
  7. Pour the sugar syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  8. Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top for garnish.
  9. Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
18g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Cake pan Bowl Whisk Saucepan

Tools

Oven Toothpick

Serving suggestions

Serve the gulab jamun cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.

Tips & tricks

For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle some warm chocolate sauce over the cake before serving.

Cost

$10