Jul 14 2026
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Rasmalai Cake Recipe

Inspired by Hinzi’s Kitchen
Time2h
Serves8

Indulge in our Rasmalai cake — a luxurious fusion dessert that blends the softness of sponge cake with the rich flavors of traditional rasmalai.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Rasmalai Syrup

Toppings

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Rasmalai Syrup Preparation

  1. 8

    Boil the Milk

    In a saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking.

  2. 9

    Add Sugar and Spices

    Once the milk boils, add the sugar, cardamom pods, and saffron strands. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the milk thickens slightly.

  3. 10

    Flavor the Syrup

    Remove from heat and stir in the rose water. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Layer the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cool, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers total.

  2. 12

    Soak with Syrup

    Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Generously drizzle the rasmalai syrup over the layer, allowing it to soak in.

  3. 13

    Repeat with Layers

    Repeat the process for the next two layers, then place the final layer on top.

  4. 14

    Decorate the Cake

    Spread any remaining rasmalai syrup over the top of the cake and decorate with chopped pistachios, almonds, and coconut flakes.

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