Feature: The Sweetness Of Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is not just a celebration of the triumph of good over evil but also an
ode to the richness of Indian culture, where sweets play a starring role.
Whether it’s festive family time, cherished gatherings, moments of gratitude or beautiful rituals
and prayers…one thing that everyone loves are those delicious Diwali sweets and desserts!
Every year, homes are filled with the aroma of indulgent sweets symbolising joy, prosperity, and
the warmth of togetherness.
If you’re looking for a dessert that merges traditional Indian flavors with a modern twist, my
Rasmalai Tres Leches is a stunning showstopper. Combining Indian flavours with a rich and
creamy indulgent, spongey texture of the Latin American classic tres leches, this fusion dessert
will definitely light up your festive season and tastes INCREDIBLE!
Rasmalai Tres Leches Cake
By Sonali Morjaria @sonalicooks
Recipe & Content Crearor
Ingredients:
Sponge cake:
🍰 230g plain yoghurt
🍰 100g caster sugar
🍰 3/4 tbsp vanilla extract
🍰 82ml neutral oil
🍰 190 grams flour
🍰 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
🍰 ½ tsp bicarbonate soda
🍰 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
🍰 2 tbsps milk
🍰 5 pistachios, finely chopped
Milk Mixture:
🥛 230g evaporated milk
🥛 125 condensed milk
🥛 1/2 cup milk
🥛 3/4 tbsp saffron
🥛 1/2 tsp cardamom
🥛 1/2 tsp rose water
Garnish: whipped cream, chopped pistachios, rose petals
Method:
1) Pre-heat oven to 170C. Grease a loaf tin and line with baking paper
2) Mix the yoghurt, sugar,vanilla extract in a bowl until lump free. Then add in the oil
3) Lightly whisk in the baking powder and soda bicarb until the mixture becomes frothy
4) Sieve in half the flour and cardamom and mix till just combined. Add the remaining flour and
mix until well combined
5) Mix milk into the thick batter along with the pistachios
6) Pour batter into the tin. Lightly brush the top of with milk
7) Gently knock the pan to remove air bubbles and bake for 35 mins or until a tester comes out
clean.
9) Cool the cake for 10 mins and place on a plate.Once cool poke the surface of the cake with a
fork
10) Make the milk mixture whist the cake is baking. In a pan heat the milk and saffron together on
a low flame, once infused add the evaporated milk, condensed milk and milk and bring to a light
boil.Take off the heat. Add the cardamom and rose and let the flavours come together while the
mix cools.
11) Drizzle the milk mixture over the cake and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the cake soak up the
milk
Top with whipped cream, garnish with pistachios and rose petals. Chill, serve and celebrate
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