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Malai Cake
Serves 4
60 mins
272 Kcal
Malai Cake is a highly delightful dessert that depicts the creamy solid flavour of malai (fresh cream) combined with a soft, airy sponge cake. This decadent treat signifies how simple ingredients can be turned into a dessert. It has a moist and palatable texture that loves celebrations, gatherings, and teatime indulgence. The cake is typically light but moist, with a delicate crumb that perfectly absorbs malai's sweetness. Additional richness comes from the cake's ingredients themselves. Malai can be added to the batter or served as a topping, making the cake finish with a smooth, velvety texture. Cardamom or vanilla is used to flavour the cake, which is typical for imparting the creaminess of malai so well. The right amount of sweetness in this dish makes every mouthful slide down as if to be sure it's pure indulgence, yet not overpowering. One of the biggest attractions of malai cake is that it can be used to create a straightforward, elegant dessert or dressed up for special occasions. It goes perfectly well with a cup of tea or coffee and can be a comfort dessert after meals. Its soft texture makes it perfect for any age group. Old-world charm abounds in Malai Cake, especially when it is made in Indian homes where malai is such a regular, everyday staple. It turns the mundane into something fantastic and delicious, raising the simple flavours of boring everyday goods into great treats.
Ingredients required for Malai Cake
- 1 cup maida
- 1 cup fresh cream
- 2 pinch powdered green cardamom
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 gms cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Cooking steps for Malai Cake
- 1Let's explore the recipe of Malai cake.
- 2Grab a big mixing bowl and sift together the dry ingredients: 1 cup of maida, 1 teaspoon each of baking powder and baking soda, 2 grams of cocoa powder (just a touch for depth), a pinch of salt, and two pinches of powdered green cardamom.
- 3Sifting isn't just busywork—it's what gives the cake that light, airy vibe.
- 4Trust the process.
- 5Next, let's talk malai.
- 6Take 1 cup of fresh cream and 1 cup of sugar, and beat them together until fluffy and pale.
- 7Use a hand whisk or an electric mixer—whatever works for you.
- 8Once fluffy, pour in half a cup of milk and mix again until smooth.
- 9This is your creamy, dreamy wet base.
- 10Now it's time for the big merge.
- 11Slowly add the sifted dry ingredients into the wet malai-sugar-milk mixture.
- 12Gently fold them in—no aggressive mixing here.
- 13You're aiming for a smooth, thick batter that's easy to spread.
- 14Overmixing can make the cake dense, and we want softness, not bricks.
- 15Meanwhile, prepare your homemade oven.
- 16Heat a heavy-bottomed pot or kadai on high flame for 10 minutes.
- 17Place a perforated plate or stand inside to keep the cake tin elevated and away from direct heat.
- 18Take your cake tin, grease it with butter or oil, and dust it lightly with flour.
- 19Pour the batter into the tin and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- 20Gently place the tin into the hot kadai, cover it with a lid, and turn the flame to low.
- 21Let it cook for about 30–35 minutes.
- 22To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center.
- 23If it comes out clean, your cake is ready; if not, give it a few more minutes.
- 24Once done, carefully remove the tin and let the cake cool for about 30 minutes.
- 25Run a butter knife around the edges and gently ease the cake out onto a plate.
- 26For the finishing touch, slather extra fresh cream or malai on top.
- 27Sprinkle some crushed pistachios or drizzle honey for a fancy flair.
- 28Your Malai Cake recipe is now ready to steal the show.
- 29Perfect for tea time, dessert, or even a random Tuesday indulgence.