🧁 Lauki, But Make It Dessert!
We all know lauki from sabzi and kofta… but in a cake?
Yes! And it’s moist, lightly spiced, and surprisingly addictive.
This Bottle Gourd Cake blends grated lauki with flour, cardamom, jaggery (or sugar), and chopped nuts — baked into a soft tea-time treat that’s eggless and guilt-free. Perfect for those who love carrot cake but want to try something fresh and desi.
🛒 What You’ll Need (For 6–8 slices):
1 cup grated lauki (bottle gourd), squeezed
1 cup whole wheat flour (or 50:50 maida + atta)
½ cup jaggery powder or brown sugar
½ cup curd (room temp)
¼ cup oil (neutral)
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp cardamom powder
1 pinch salt
1 tbsp chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
🍰 How to Make It – Simple, Soft & Full of Goodness
1. Prep Lauki
Grate lauki and squeeze out excess water. You should get around ¾ to 1 cup.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
Whisk curd, oil, and jaggery until smooth. Add vanilla if using.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt. Mix into wet base gently.
4. Fold in Lauki & Nuts
Add grated lauki and nuts. Mix just until combined — don’t overmix.
5. Bake
Pour into a greased cake tin. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool & Serve
Let it cool before slicing. Serve with tea or dust with powdered sugar!
❤️ Why Bottle Gourd Cake Deserves the Spotlight
A smart way to sneak in veggies
Eggless, wholesome, and lightly sweet
Unexpectedly delicious — a total conversation starter
Because lauki deserves a sweet chance too!
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