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Published: Oct 16, 2017 · Modified: May 29, 2023 by chhavi

Saffron Cardamom Cake with White Chocolate Ganache

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Saffron Cake infused with Cardamom and Kesar, with a gorgeous white chocolate ganache on top.This is an Indian fusion Saffron Cardamom Cake.

Coconut Cake with Banana Curd is my another go to indian fusion cake.It's inspired by all things kerala.

I am overwhelmed with the kind comments and encouragements I have received for this Saffron Cardamom Cake on my Instagram account in a matter of few minutes.You guys are the best!

If you have been following me ,then you know that I have been celebrating my son's monthly milestones by baking a special cake, every month.I spend countless hours every month researching for the perfect recipe to make a special cake for him.(which he can't really eat but you get the drift!)

This month's two shortlisted cakes were a Chocolate spice cake and an Indian fusion Saffron Cardamom Cake.Though I did make the chocolate spice cake for our Diwali party, I couldn't click any pictures.It was very decadently dark ,rich ,chocolatey cake with nutmeg, cloves,star anise and cinnamon.I should definitely remake the recipe soon.

This is the cake which I created to mark the 8th month milestone for my son!I know I sound repetitive (but I know all moms would understand) but he has become so big! Honestly life has become so much more amazing after him!

What is Saffron Cake

The sponge is a basic hot milk cake - my goto cake for the moment! I have infused it with lots of green cardamom and saffron.I have made an eggless version because of the festivals but you can add 2 eggs instead of the yogurt.The cake in itself is also great but it you want to take it up a few thousand levels please do the white chocolate ganache.

The ganache is my own recipe and it's the easiest thing you could do to this cake.It literally takes a minute of your time and it's ready.You need only condensed milk, white chocolate and flavouring.

Saffron Cardamom Cake
Saffron Cardamom Milk Cake with White Chocolate Ganache

Why we love this Saffron Cake

This cake is sort of like a love child of Rabri and Rasmalai.:D It celebrates Indian desserts with a new modern twist.A perfect Indian fusion Saffron Cardamom Cake.

This Saffron Cake is perfect for both cake and Kheer lovers.I have a few more celebrated Fusion indian cake recipes on my blog.

Here are some more awesome cake recipes for you

Coconut Cake with Banana Curd
Chocolate Cake
Mango Cake
Classic Butter Cream Cake
Lemon Chia Seeds Cake

Saffron Cardamom Milk Cake with White Chocolate Ganache

Perfect Fusion cake- Saffron Cardamom Milk Cake with White Chocolate Ganache.
3.64 from 30 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Fusion
Servings: 1 /2 KG
Author: Chhavi

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cup purpose Flour /Maida
  • 1½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • Pinch Baking Soda
  • 2 Eggs or ¼ cup Yogurt
  • 1 Cup Caster Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Milk
  • ¼ Cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Essence
  • 1 teaspoon Saffron strands
  • 2 Pods Green Cardamom

White Chocolate Glaze

  • 200 grams or ½ Tin Condensed Milk/Evaporated Milk/Mithai Mate
  • 100 grams of white Chocolate
  • 2-3 pods of cardomom
  • few strands of Saffron
  • 2 Drops of yellow color

Garnish

  • 5 tablespoon crushed Rose Chikki
  • Few Strands of Saffron

Instructions

  • Mix the Flour,baking soda and powder and set aside
  • Heat the milk and butter till the temperature is just above what you would be comfortable touching.
  • Let the butter melt.Add the Saffron strands,Cardamom & vanilla.
  • In a Bowl beat or whisk together the eggs/Yogurt and sugar till the mixture turns pale and sugar is well incorporated.
  • Add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture slowly(trickle it in).Make sure the milk is not too hot or boiling as it would curdle the eggs.Mix well.
  • Add in the flour mixture next and combine well.
  • Pour the batter in a prepared tin.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees C or 465 F or till the skewer comes out clean.If the cake seems to be browning too much but is uncooked from inside cover it with aluminium foil and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes.

White Chocolate Ganache

  • Heat the condensed milk in a sauce pan along with cardamom and saffron on medium low heat.Keep stirring or the condensed milk will start burning.
  • Once you see bubbles forming switch the gas off and add chopped white chocolate.
  • Add 1-2 drops of yellow color to give it a glow.(Can be skipped).
  • Stir the hot mixture till the chocolate is fully incorporated.Let it cool and come to room temperature before pouring on the cake.
  • Garnish the cake with crushed chikki and saffron strands.
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  1. Smithalakshman says

    July 14, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    Hiii chavi…. it’s very pleasure that I found your blog… I just want try saffron caradamom milk cake.. I don’t like heavy feeling cakes…can u tel me what category it belongs to

    Reply
    • foodcow says

      July 15, 2018 at 11:23 am

      This is a light cake..usually hot milk cakes are spongy and light..?

      Reply
  2. Smithalakshman says

    July 14, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    And one more thing why you didn’t add any sugar to cake cake batter…

    Reply
    • foodcow says

      July 15, 2018 at 11:24 am

      There is sugar in the cake..it's listed in the ingredients..?

      Reply
  3. Smithalakshman says

    July 16, 2018 at 6:53 am

    Thank u ??

    Reply
  4. Alpa Gorji says

    January 29, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Can we add almond meal instead of almond essence ...if so how much quantity to add ..thank you

    Reply
  5. Saumya says

    October 21, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    Where do you find rose Chikki or do you have a recipe to make it?

    Reply
    • chhavi says

      October 21, 2020 at 11:29 pm

      Hey..in india,you get it in big sweet shops..if not rose flavoured Chikki,use a any other Chikki..

      Reply
    • Nina says

      May 20, 2021 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      I made this cake a few times. It’s very delicious and very pretty as well, especially with the rose petals. This is the chikki recipe that I use for it.
      https://someindiangirl.com/rose-chikki-recipe-15-minutes/

      Reply
  6. Shruti says

    November 07, 2020 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    I tried making the cake n it was delicious and a hit with my friends! It is so delicious and easy to make! Thank you?

    Reply
    • chhavi says

      November 08, 2020 at 3:41 am

      thankyou so much!

      Reply
  7. William says

    January 05, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Hello Chhavi, was wondering if we remove the cardamom after incorporating or just leave them in? Thank you

    Reply
  8. William says

    January 05, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    Hello Chhavi, i was wondering if we remove the saffron and cardamom after adding it to the milk or do we leave it in? Thank you

    Reply
    • chhavi says

      January 08, 2021 at 3:34 am

      You can remove the cardamom pods but leave the saffron in.

      Reply

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