Why Gulab Jamun Cake?
Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian dessert that is traditionally made from deep-fried milk solids balls that are soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with cardamom and rose water. It is a rich and indulgent dessert that is typically reserved for special occasions and festivals. However, for those who follow a vegan lifestyle, traditional Gulab Jamun is off-limits as it contains dairy products like milk and ghee. Don’t worry though, because I already have a vegan Gulab Jamun recipe here on the blog! But if you don’t want to individually shape the gulab jams or spend time soaking them in syrup then I have an amazing solution for you – Vegan Gulab Jamun Cake!
How to serve Vegan Gulab Jamun Cake?
Well, if you want to go all out, you can serve a warm slice with some vegan ice cream the way it is enjoyed in India when you want something super indulgent. You could also just enjoy a slice by itself or with a cup of masala chai.
Ingredients you’ll need to bake this cake
Here’s a list of ingredients you need to make this recipe. You can find exact measurements in the printable recipe card below.
Slices of white bread: This is the ingredient I usually use to replace “Khoya” or milk solids in Indian dessert recipes. Cashews: 2nd half of the “Khoya” substitute, cashews provides the fatty richness that makes this dessert moist and soft. Soy milk: You can sub with other plant-based milks but then don’t bring the wet mixture to a boil in that case. Other plant-milks tend to curdle at higher temperatures. Brown sugar: I used brown sugar here to provide the classic brownish color of gulab jamuns to this cake. You can use white sugar instead but the cake will have a lighter color. Baking powder: To help rise the cake Neutral oil: Used in a very small amount to make the cake moist. Ground cardamom seeds: Classic spice used to spice up the Gulab Jamun syrup Few strands of saffron: You can skip this if you don’t have it Rose water/Gulab jal: No Gulab Jamun is complete with a tiny splash of gulab jal!
How to store this Gulab Jamun cake?
This Vegan Gulab Jamun cake can be stored for up to a week in an air tight container in the fridge. The slices can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Remove from the freeze the night prior to consumption and let ti slow-thaw in the refrigerator. If you try out this recipe then definitely send me some pictures on Instagram. Other dessert recipes for you to try:
Vegan Gulab Jamun Vegan Spiced Plum cake recipe Vegan Cardamom Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Cardamom Snickerdoodle Cookies
