Mawa Cake Recipe By Tarla Dalal
Introduction
Mawa cake is a popular Indian sweet dish which is often served during festive occasions. This recipe is from Tarla Dalal, one of India’s most popular and respected cookbook authors. Mawa cake is a delicious and moist cake made with the combination of mawa, condensed milk and khoya. It is an ideal dessert for any occasion and can be enjoyed by everyone. It’s a very easy to make recipe, which can be made in a short time.
Ingredients
This recipe requires some common ingredients which are easily available in most Indian kitchens. The ingredients are:
1 cup mawa,
1 cup condensed milk,
1/2 cup khoya,
3/4 cup all-purpose flour,
2 tablespoons butter,
1 teaspoon baking powder,
1/4 teaspoon baking soda,
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder,
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder,
1/4 cup chopped almonds,
1/4 cup chopped cashews,
1/4 cup chopped pistachios,
1/4 cup chopped raisins and
1/4 cup tutti-frutti.
Instructions
To make this delicious mawa cake, follow the steps mentioned below:
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius. Grease an 8-inch round cake tin liberally with butter.
2. In a bowl, mix the mawa, condensed milk, khoya, butter and all-purpose flour until the mixture is well blended.
3. Add the baking powder, baking soda, cardamom powder and nutmeg powder to the mixture and mix well.
4. Now add the chopped almonds, cashews, pistachios, raisins and tutti-frutti and mix well.
5. Pour the mixture into the greased cake tin and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Serving
Mawa cake is best served warm with a generous scoop of ice cream or vanilla custard. It can also be served as an after-dinner dessert or as an accompaniment to your afternoon tea.
Nutrition
Mawa cake is a rich and indulgent dessert and is packed with calories. It is high in sugar, fat and carbohydrates and should be consumed in moderation. One serving of mawa cake contains around 250 calories, 11 grams of fat, 41 grams of carbohydrates and 16 grams of sugar. It is also a good source of protein, providing around 5 grams per serving.
Tips
To make the mawa cake more flavourful and aromatic, add 1 teaspoon of rose water to the mixture before baking.
You can also drizzle the cake with some honey or sugar syrup for a sweeter taste.
If you are looking for a healthier version of the mawa cake, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour and the condensed milk with low-fat milk.
You can also add some chopped dates to the mixture for an extra burst of sweetness.
Conclusion
Mawa cake is a delicious and moist cake which is easy to make and tastes amazing. It is a perfect dessert for any occasion and can be enjoyed by everyone. With the simple ingredients and easy steps mentioned in this recipe, you can make a delicious mawa cake at home in no time. So, give this recipe a try and enjoy the sweet goodness of mawa cake.
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