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Moist gulab jamun cake topped with soft gulab jamuns, pistachios, almonds, and saffron

Gulab Jamun Cake

A soft cardamom-flavored cake layered with creamy frosting and juicy gulab jamuns. The perfect fusion dessert for celebrations and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cake Layers
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ tsp ground cardamom
  • Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • Toppings
  • 12 gulab jamuns drained
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 tbsp dried rose petals

Equipment

  • 2 8-inch cake pans used for baking cake layers
  • 2 Mixing Bowls used for batter preparation
  • 1 Electric mixer used for mixing batter and frosting
  • 1 Measuring Cups used for ingredients
  • 1 Measuring Spoons used for accurate measurements
  • 1 Cooling rack used for cooling cake layers
  • 1 Offset spatula used for frosting
  • 1 Cake stand used for assembling and serving
  • 1 Sharp Knife used for slicing
  • 2 Parchment Paper used for lining cake pans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom together.
  4. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  7. Divide batter between pans.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes.
  9. Cool cakes completely.
  10. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Spread frosting between cake layers.
  12. Add chopped gulab jamuns between layers.
  13. Frost the outside of the cake.
  14. Decorate with whole gulab jamuns, pistachios, and rose petals.
  15. Chill briefly before serving.

Notes

Be sure to drain the gulab jamuns well before using them to prevent excess syrup from making the cake too moist. Freshly ground cardamom provides the most aromatic and authentic flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the dessert. Chilling the cake before decorating helps the frosting set properly and makes assembly easier. Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain its freshness and texture. For a beautiful finish and added crunch, garnish with extra chopped pistachios just before serving. Text Made this Gulab Jamun Cake? Leave a review, share your creation on social media, and tag me! For more easy recipes and food inspiration, follow my Pinterest: Crispy Bowl Recipes. [/wprm-tip]