_________________I am Mrs. Kalpana Mhaske, a Home-Maker, from the city of 52-Gates, one of the famous heritage- destination of the world- Ajanta - Ellora Caves, Bibi-Ka- Maqbara (The Taj of Deccan) and Deogiri Fort. i.e. AURANGABAD. I admire cooking - tryout and innovate different cuisines. Basically, both of my gorgeous daughters are foodie, they have always encouraged me in the kitchen and forced to carve a Food Blog, that’s why, I am happy to share the makings with you. I am an artist too. Painting – especially, Canvas-Painting is my one more hobby. In total - Ours is an ART-FAMILY, my husband is an Architect. In the end, I keep the same belief with Louise Fresco - “ Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It’s about honesty. it’s about identity ”

Tuesday, 20 August 2019

THANDAI CAKE

The perfect eggless recipe with the spiced flavour from the homemade thandai masala powder which I have already shared on my blog. Freshly made Thandai Cake using all primium flavours and dry fruits , topped with some sliced nuts…super tasty and is sufficient to add an extra zeal to your house party. Infact I don’t need an occasion to have this cake…!!! The bestever recipe that just calls for simple ingredients like yogurt, sugar, all purpose flour and some chopped nuts and is just the cake you would want to have with your masala chai. Perfect for your kitty parties and yet healthy at the same time. It is a very rich cake that tastes like Indian Mithai and is very decadent. This cake is also a fitting recipe to celebrate Indian festivals with the flavours of thandai infused.  

INGREDIENTS:
¾ Cup All Purpose Flour
½ Cup Yogurt / Amul Curd [see notes]
½ Cup Powder Sugar
¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Baking Powder
¼ Cup Oil
¼ Cup Milk
1 tablespoon chopped mix nuts [optional]
2 tablespoon Thandai Powder/ Syrup[see notes]
METHOD:
STEP 1 – Grease a pan with oil/ butter. Dust some maida and coat all the sides of cake tin. Keep this aside.
STEP 2 – Pre-heat oven at 180 degrees for about 10 minutes.
STEP 3 – In a mixing bowl, add yogurt, baking powder and baking soda and whisk it well.
STEP 4 – Leave the mixture for 5 minutes.
STEP 5 – Now add oil and powder sugar and mix well.
STEP 6 – Add thandai powder and give a nice stir.
STEP 7 – Add all purpose flour and mix it with very light hands.
STEP 8 – Add milk in small batches and mix and make a smooth cake batter.
STEP 9 – Pour this mixture in prepared cake tin. Add some more chopped nuts on the top. Tap the cake tin on the counter for 1-2 times.
STEP 10 – Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. [see notes]
 STEP 11 – Keep it in oven for 5 minutes.
STEP 12 – Remove from oven, demould it on a plate, slice it and serve it.

NOTES: * I have already shared homemade thandai powder recipe earlier on my blog. You can use store brought as well.
               *Always insert a toothpick in the centre while tasting whether the cake is properly baked or not.
               *Always use neutral oil like vegetable oil which gives the best results in egg free recipes.


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