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Eggless Mawa Fruit Cake

Sapana Behl
Here’s a rich and moist eggless mawa fruit cake recipe – perfect for festive occasions like Diwali, Christmas, or just when you want a dense, flavorful treat. The mawa (also called khoya) adds a rich, milky taste that pairs beautifully with dried fruits and nuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cakes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 People

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour maida
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup mawa/khoya grated or crumbled – about 150 grams
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup yogurt thick, plain
  • ½ cup milk adjust consistency
  • ½ cup powdered sugar adjust if using sweetened khoya
  • ¼ cup oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder

Mix-ins:

  • ½ cup mixed dried fruits raisins, chopped dates, cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts cashews, almonds, walnuts
  • 2 tbsp tutti frutti optional
  • 1 –2 tbsp all-purpose flour to coat the dried fruits

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
  • Grease and line a 7- or 8-inch round cake tin or loaf pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat crumbled mawa and powdered sugar until creamy.
  • Add condensed milk, yogurt, and oil. Mix well.
  • Stir in cardamom. Gently fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Add milk little by little to get a thick, pourable batter.
  • Fold in the flour-coated dried fruits and nuts.
  • Pour batter into the prepared tin and level the top.
  • Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 40–50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil in the last 10–15 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the tin for 10–15 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or decorate with more tutti frutti.
  • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature with chai or coffee.

Notes

  • Keeps well for 3–4 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Keyword eggless mawa fruit cake, mawa fruit cake
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