Rasmalai Mug Cake
Rasmalai Mug Cake
Ingredients
For the Mug Cake
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 pinch saffron
- 1/4 cup milk, warm
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon almond powder
- 3 tablespoons milk powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
For Garnish and Serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios, as needed
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds, as needed
- 1 gold leaf, optional, for garnish
- 1 pinch saffron strands, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk, or rabri, optional for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder and a pinch of saffron with 1/4 cup warm milk. Stir well and set aside to infuse.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together 2 tablespoons ghee and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon almond powder and 3 tablespoons milk powder to the mug. Mix until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the mug. Gently mix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the saffron milk mixture (from Step 1) into the mug with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a smooth batter forms, scraping down the sides of the mug as needed. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Preheat a Kadhai (or a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid) on low flame for 5-7 minutes. Place a small metal stand or ring inside the Kadhai.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Carefully place the mug with the batter onto the stand inside the preheated Kadhai. Cover the Kadhai with a lid, ensuring it's sealed well to trap the heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake on a low flame for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the mug cake comes out clean. The cooking time may vary depending on your Kadhai and flame intensity.
⏱️ 35 min
- 9
Once baked, carefully remove the mug from the Kadhai and let it cool slightly. If desired, pour 1 tablespoon of condensed milk or rabri over the top of the warm mug cake.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Garnish with chopped pistachios, chopped almonds, a pinch of saffron strands, and optional gold leaf before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Rasmalai Mug Cake
For the Mug Cake
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 pinch saffron
- 1/4 cup milk, warm
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon almond powder
- 3 tablespoons milk powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
For Garnish and Serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios, as needed
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds, as needed
- 1 gold leaf, optional, for garnish
- 1 pinch saffron strands, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk, or rabri, optional for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder and a pinch of saffron with 1/4 cup warm milk. Stir well and set aside to infuse.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together 2 tablespoons ghee and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add 1 tablespoon almond powder and 3 tablespoons milk powder to the mug. Mix until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the mug. Gently mix.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the saffron milk mixture (from Step 1) into the mug with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a smooth batter forms, scraping down the sides of the mug as needed. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Preheat a Kadhai (or a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid) on low flame for 5-7 minutes. Place a small metal stand or ring inside the Kadhai.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Carefully place the mug with the batter onto the stand inside the preheated Kadhai. Cover the Kadhai with a lid, ensuring it's sealed well to trap the heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake on a low flame for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the mug cake comes out clean. The cooking time may vary depending on your Kadhai and flame intensity.
⏱️ 35 min - 9
Once baked, carefully remove the mug from the Kadhai and let it cool slightly. If desired, pour 1 tablespoon of condensed milk or rabri over the top of the warm mug cake.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Garnish with chopped pistachios, chopped almonds, a pinch of saffron strands, and optional gold leaf before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min