Eggless Desi Ghee cake recipe indian style

02 Nov Eggless Desi Ghee cake recipe indian style

Last Updated on November 2, 2023 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Eggless Desi Ghee cake recipe indian style | Simple eggless ghee cake recipe with step wise pictorial and video method.

Richness of desi ghee, fragrance of cardamoms and crunch of nuts when come closer to each other in a cake, your mouth is sure to get the blast of flavours.

Eggless Desi Ghee Cake is a delightful creation which offers a rich and aromatic experience. Its unique blend of flavors and textures make it a favorite among dessert enthusiasts.

Desi ghee is not something very common in cake recipes and mostly it’s oil or butter which take the lead. Ghee is full of richness and when added to cake instead of oil, you will witness a major difference because both ghee and oil have distinct characteristics that definitely affect the outcome of a cake.

Oil is having a neutral taste whereas ghee is having quite a royal and buttery flavour makes a cake more rich.

Furthermore, cake made with ghee promotes browning due to its milk solids and sugar content. This leads to a darker crust as compared to cakes made with oil.

And if talking about butter, it also gives a great results but ghee is supreme.

INGREDIENTS USED

DESI GHEE :  At the heart of this cake is, of course, the desi ghee which imparts a distinctive flavor and a tender, moist crumb to the cake.

FLOUR : All purpose flour is a common flour to be used in cakes but we always prefer to make it with whole wheat flour. When we are using a healthy ingredient desi ghee, why to choose all purpose flour over wheat flour, which is not counted as so much healthy. Rest choice is yours.

SUGAR : The sweetness in the cake comes from bura sugar have used. In place of bura sugar, you can also use jaggery or brown sugar.

BAKING POWDER & BAKING SODA : These leavening agents provide the cake with its light and airy texture.

CURD/YOGHURT: Curd is a great ingredient which binds the ingredients in cake and also give a cake moistness. This is also a good substitute of egg for vegetarians.

CARDAMOM: This is a kind of old school cake which calls for cardamom instead of western vanilla essence. Cardamom elevates the flavours giving a cake its distinct Indian touch.

NUTS : Chopped nuts like almonds, cashews and pistachios incorporated in this cake adding a delightful crunch and enhancing the overall flavor.

So come and indulge into the world of pleasure. The moment you take your first bite of an eggless desi ghee cake, you are transported to a world of rich, nutty, and aromatic flavors. The texture is moist and dense, with the nuts and dry fruits adding delightful surprises in every mouthful.

Whether served warm with a dollop of fresh cream or enjoyed with a cup of tea, it’s a treat that satisfies both the sweet tooth and the soul.

So, the next time you seek a decadent treat with a touch of tradition, consider indulging in a slice of eggless desi ghee cake – a culinary masterpiece that’s sure to leave you craving for more.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF EGGLESS DESI GHEE CAKE RECIPE

1. Switch on the oven @180°C for 10 minutes for pre-heating with both the rods on.

2. Prepare a cake batter and for that take 1/4 cup of curd in a bowl. The curd shouldn’t be sour and has to be at the room temperature.

3. Add 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda.

4. Mix well.

5. Keep aside for 5 minutes and you will find the surface of curd little frothy.

6. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mix well.

7. Then add 1/2 cup desi ghee.

8. Give it a good mix.

9. Put a sieve on the bowl.

10. Add 1.5 cup whole wheat flour, 1/3 cup milk powder and pinch of salt.

11. Sift the flour into the bowl and add 1 tsp cardamom powder.

12. Mix well.

13. Now start adding milk little at a time. The milk should also be at the room temperature.

14. Keep whisking simultaneously.

15. To make the requisite consistency, we needed to add 3/4 cup plus roughly about 2 more tbsp of milk.

16. The consistency of the batter should be like that of a ribbon, which means that when you drop the batter from the height, it should flow like a ribbon.

17. Pour the batter in the 7 or 8 inches cake tin lined with greased butter paper.

18.Tap the tin twice so that air bubbles release, if any.

19. Top the batter with nuts of your choice. We used almonds, cashews and pistachios.

20. Place the cake in the middle rack of the oven, shift the rod setting to “only lower on” and set the timer at 30 minutes.

21. After 30 minutes, again switch the rod settings to “both rods on” and bake for more 15 minutes.

22. Take the cake out and insert a toothpick. If toothpick comes out clean, it’s a sign that cake is properly baked.

23. Place the cake tin on a cooling rack and let cake cool down just for 15 minutes.

24. Thereafter bring the cake out of tin, remove the butter paper and leave cake to cool down completely on a cooling rack.

Eggless Ghee cake is ready. Cut into slices of desired size and enjoy. 

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Eggless Desi Ghee cake recipe indian style – recipe card

Eggless Desi Ghee cake recipe indian style | Simple eggless ghee cake recipe

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Eggless Desi Ghee cake recipe indian style is a delightful creation which offers a rich and aromatic experience. Its unique blend of flavors and textures make it a favorite among dessert enthusiasts.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Course Cake

Cuisine Indian

Servings 1 cake

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 250 ml

• 1/2 cup Desi ghee/clarified butter (110 gram)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar of your choice (we used bura sugar)
• 1/3 cup milk powder (42 gram)
• 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp milk (195 gram)
• 1/4 cup curd/yoghurt (67 gram)
• 1 +1/2 cup whole wheat flour (195 gram)
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• Nuts of your choice (we used almonds, cashews and pistachios)
• Few drops of oil for greasing

Instructions

 

• Switch on the oven @180°C for 10 minutes for pre-heating with both the rods on.
• Prepare a cake batter and for that take 1/4 cup of curd in a bowl. The curd shouldn't be sour and has to be at the room temperature.
• Add 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• Mix well.
• Keep aside for 5 minutes and you will find the surface of curd little frothy.
• Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mix well.
• Then add 1/2 cup desi ghee.
• Give it a good mix.
• Put a sieve on the bowl.
• Add 1.5 cup whole wheat flour, 1/3 cup milk powder and pinch of salt.
• Sift the flour into the bowl.
• Mix well.
• Now start adding milk little at a time. The milk should also be at the room temperature.
• Keep whisking simultaneously.
• To make the requisite consistency, we needed to add 3/4 cup plus roughly about 2 more tbsp of milk.
• The consistency of the batter should be like that of a ribbon, which means that when you drop the batter from the height, it should flow like a ribbon.
• Pour the batter in the 7 or 8 inches cake tin lined with greased butter paper.
• Tap the tin twice so that air bubbles release, if any.
• Top the batter with nuts of your choice. We used almonds, cashews and pistachios.
• Place the cake in the middle rack of the oven, shift the rod setting to "only lower on" and set the timer at 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, again switch the rod settings to "both rods on" and bake for more 15 minutes.
• Take the cake out and insert a toothpick. If toothpick comes out clean, it's a sign that cake is properly baked.
• Place the cake tin on a cooling rack and let cake cool down just for 15 minutes.
• Thereafter bring the cake out of tin, remove the butter paper and leave cake to cool down completely on a cooling rack.
• Eggless Ghee cake is ready. Cut into slices of desired size and enjoy.

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