Mawa(Khoya) Cake

 Mawa Cake Recipe – A Rich and Moist Indian Tea Cake

Mawa cake is a delicious and rich Indian-style cake made with mawa (khoya), which gives it a dense and moist texture. It’s subtly flavored with cardamom and often garnished with nuts like almonds and pistachios. This cake pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of tea or coffee, making it a perfect treat for tea-time indulgence. Let’s dive into this easy-to-follow mawa cake recipe that you can bake at home!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup mawa (khoya), crumbled

• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (maida)

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 2 eggs (or flaxseed substitute for eggless version) or you can use 1/2 cup curd instead.

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds and pistachios

For Garnishing:

• Slivered almonds and pistachios

• A pinch of cardamom powder

Instructions:

Step 1: Preparing the Cake Batter

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 7-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cardamom powder. Set aside.

3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the crumbled mawa and beat well until it’s fully incorporated.

5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. If making an eggless version, mix 2 tablespoons flaxseed powder with 5 tablespoons water and let it sit for 5 minutes before adding.

6. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 2: Mixing and Baking

7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.

8. Fold in the chopped nuts and mix gently.

9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

10. Sprinkle slivered almonds and pistachios on top(optional).

11. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve the mawa cake warm or at room temperature with tea or coffee.

• You can dust it with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

• Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Storage Tips

• Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

• Refrigerate for longer shelf life (up to a week). Warm it slightly before serving for the best taste.

Enjoy this rich and aromatic mawa cake with your loved ones! Let me know if you tried this recipe in the comments below. Happy Baking!