Tutti Frutti Cake Without Eggs Recipe
This delicious eggless Tutti Frutti Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the sweetness of tutti frutti with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Made without eggs, using curd and baking soda for the perfect rise, this cake is ideal for those looking for an easy, egg-free treat that pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (187 to 190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup (approx 80 grams) tutti frutti
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup (160 grams) raw sugar or regular sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter or neutral flavored oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla powder or half a vanilla bean, scraped
- 3 tablespoons curd (yogurt), dairy or vegan
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar (lemon juice can be substituted)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Sifting dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl beneath a sieve, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon powder, and baking powder for a light, airy mixture.
- Coating tutti frutti: Add tutti frutti to the sifted dry ingredients and gently coat them with the flour mixture to prevent them from sinking during baking.
- Preparing the cake pan and preheating oven: Grease a loaf pan with butter and oil or line with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and let it warm for about 15 minutes.
- Making sugar solution: Mix sugar and ½ cup water in a bowl until sugar dissolves completely. Add melted butter or oil and whisk briskly for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract or vanilla bean seeds and set aside.
- Making curd mixture: In a separate bowl, mix curd, 1 tablespoon water, and vinegar thoroughly. Immediately add baking soda and stir gently; the mixture will froth and bubble.
- Combining batter: Pour the sugar solution into the dry ingredients, then immediately add the frothy curd mixture. Gently fold and mix to form a smooth batter with slight lumps allowed; avoid overmixing.
- Transferring batter to pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and tap gently on the table to remove any air bubbles.
- Baking the cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake at 180°C for 40 to 45 minutes. Baking times may vary; check doneness by inserting a skewer which should come out clean.
- Cooling and removing cake: Remove the cake from oven and place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely. When cool, loosen edges with a butter knife, invert the pan onto a board, and carefully remove the cake.
- Serving: Slice and serve the eggless Tutti Frutti Cake as is, or with milk, tea, or coffee. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and warm lightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute raw sugar with regular white sugar; adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Tutti frutti helps add colorful bursts and fruity sweetness to the cake; you can reduce or increase quantity as desired.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain softness and light texture.
- You can use either melted butter or neutral flavored oil depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- The vinegar reacts with baking soda to create bubbles for a light, airy cake without eggs.
- Check cake doneness based on your oven’s performance and cake pan size as baking times may vary.
Keywords: Eggless cake, Tutti Frutti cake, Indian dessert, Vegetarian cake, Baking, Egg-free cake