Mango Rasmalai Cake Recipe
Mango season is here, and no, eating them straight from the fridge isn’t fancy enough. Enter Mango Rasmalai Cake—a dessert so rich, it practically demands a throne. Fluffy cake meets creamy rasmalai, soaked in fragrant saffron milk, with mangoes stealing the show. It’s the kind of indulgence that makes you forget calories exist. This cake doesn’t just sit on a plate; it dominates it. So, ditch those boring sponge cakes and make something that actually excites your taste buds. If you’re not drooling yet, you will be soon. Now, grab your whisk and let’s make magic.
Mango Rasmalai Cake Recipe
A luxurious mango-infused cake soaked in saffron-cardamom milk, layered with creamy goodness, and topped with fresh mango slices and nuts.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup yogurt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup mango puree
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of saffron strands
For the Ras (Milk Syrup):
- 1½ cups full-fat milk
- ¼ cup condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- Few saffron strands
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios & almonds
For the Topping:
- ½ cup whipped cream
- ½ cup fresh mango slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios & almonds
- Few dried rose petals optional
Instructions
- Make the Cake Batter: Whisk yogurt and sugar until smooth. Add oil, vanilla, and mango puree. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cardamom. Mix well.
- Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased cake tin and bake for 30 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Ras: Heat milk, add condensed milk, saffron, and cardamom. Simmer for 5 minutes, then cool.
- Soak It Up: Poke holes in the cake and pour the warm milk mixture over it. Let it absorb for at least 30 minutes.
- Decorate Like a Pro: Spread whipped cream over the cake, top with fresh mango slices, and sprinkle chopped nuts.
- Serve & Enjoy: Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy every bite of this creamy, fruity perfection.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Calcium: 12%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Potassium: 10%
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Use Alphonso mangoes for the best taste.
- Let the cake chill overnight for intense flavor.
- Toast the nuts before adding for a crunchy bite.
- Serve with a scoop of mango ice cream for extra indulgence.
