Ghee cake
Introducing the ghee cake that holds a special place in the heart of our hometown’s bakery scene. It is a unique twist on a traditional cake, incorporating the rich and nutty flavour of ghee. Ghee, or clarified butter, adds flavour and moisture to baked goods. This cake is rich with the aroma and flavour of ghee.
In our bustling hometown bakeries, where the air is often filled with the scent of freshly baked treats, the ghee cake stands out as a fast-moving favourite among locals and visitors alike.
What makes the ghee cake so special?
It starts with the key ingredient ghee, also known as clarified butter. This golden elixir infuses the cake with a distinct richness and flavour. With each bite, one can taste the buttery goodness that sets this cake apart from others.
Ghee (Clarified Butter): Ghee is the star ingredient, lending its rich, buttery flavour and aroma. To make clarified butter, simmer butter to remove water and milk solids, leaving behind pure butterfat. Ghee adds moisture and richness to the cake, resulting in a soft and tender crumb.
All-Purpose Flour: Flour serves as the base ingredient, providing structure and texture. All-purpose flour is commonly used for its versatility and moderate protein content, which helps create a tender cake texture.
Sugar: Sugar sweetens the cake, balancing out the richness of the ghee and enhancing its flavour.
Eggs: Eggs play a crucial role, providing structure, moisture, and richness to the batter. They help bind the ingredients together and contribute to the cake’s texture and rise.
Milk: Milk adds moisture to the batter, contributing to its tenderness and softness. It also helps create a smooth consistency and aids in the proper mixing of ingredients.
Flavour Enhancement: Vanilla essence adds a delightful aroma and flavour to ghee cakes. It is a versatile ingredient that pairs well with a wide range of flavours, including ghee.
Baking Powder: Baking powder is a leavening agent that helps the rise during baking by releasing carbon dioxide gas when exposed to heat. It contributes to the cake’s light and fluffy texture.
Salt: Salt enhances the flavour by balancing sweetness and other flavours.
These ingredients come together to create a ghee cake that is moist and flavourful, a true delight for cake lovers everywhere.
Ghee cake
Ingredients
- 2 room temperature eggs
- 1 cup or 180 gms of Fine-grained sugar
- 1 cup or 120 gms of all/purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ cup or 100 ml milk
- ½ cup or 80 gms of ghee clarified butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing heat-proof bowl, combine the eggs and granulated sugar and mix with a whisk.
- Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Place the heatproof bowl with the eggs and sugar mixture over the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar mixture continuously for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the saucepan add vanilla essence and mix until the sugar is dissolved.
- Sift the dry ingredients and add them to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Heat milk and ghee in a saucepan until the ghee is melted. Pour this over the batter and gently combine everything well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven, and transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve your delicious ghee cake! Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
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