Zafrani Mawa Cake Recipe (Saffron Flavored Milk Cake)

Airy Khoya cake with saffron flavouring

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Zafrani Mawa Cake Recipe (Saffron Flavored Milk Cake)
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Zafrani Mawa Cake Recipe (Saffron Flavored Milk Cake) is our family favorite recipe which was developed by my ancestors. This rustic cake has its own unique flavor and textures. You can prepare this cake in advance for upcoming teaparty. This is so difficult to resist indulging in this lightly sweet cake. Serve Zafrani Mawa Cake Recipe (Saffron Flavored Milk Cake) along with Hot Coffee Latte Recipe and Namak Para Recipe during a cold winter evening.

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Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Eggetarian
Prep in

15 M

Cooks in

45 M

Total in

60 M

Makes:

6-8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups Vivatta Maida
  • 2 Whole Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Unsalted)
  • 150 grams Khoya (Mawa)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Saffron strands

How to make Zafrani Mawa Cake Recipe (Saffron Flavored Milk Cake)

  1. To begin making Zafrani Mawa Cake Recipe (Saffron Flavored Milk Cake), sift the flour and baking powder and keep aside.

  2. Bring the mava to room temperature if kept in fridge.

  3. Grease a 7 inch cake tin and line it with parchment.

  4. Preheat the oven at 350 F for 10 minutes.

  5. In a bowl, beat butter and sugar till it turns creamy. Then add in eggs and beat well. Add in essence and mix.

  6. Add in mava and continue to beat till all mixed and incorporated well.

  7. Fold in flour and mix well add warm milk and saffron to loosen the batter.

  8. Pour the batter in the prepared cake tin.

  9. decorate the cake with almonds or nuts of your choice .Bake for 40- 50 min at 350F or till skewer inserted comes out clean.Allow it  to cool then slice and enjoy.

  10. Serve Zafrani Mawa Cake Recipe (Saffron Flavored Milk Cake) along with Hot Coffee Latte Recipe and Namak Para Recipe during a cold winter evening.

Zafrani Mawa Cake Recipe (Saffron Flavored Milk Cake) is part of the Baking With Flour Contest