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Mawa Cake
Karachi — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
A sweet and creamy cake, typical of Karachi, Pakistan, rich in mawa and dried fruits.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 40 min cottura · 8 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 250 g of sugar
- 250 g of mawa
- 200 g of butter
- 4 eggs
- 100 g of flour
- 100 g of dried fruits (almonds, walnuts, raisins)
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 100 ml of milk
Method
- Prepare the mawa by melting the butter and mawa in a pan and mixing until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- In a bowl, mix the butter, mawa, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt.
- Add the flour and baking powder and mix until a homogeneous consistency is achieved.
- Finally, add the dried fruits and milk, mixing well.
- Taste the mixture and add more salt if needed.
- Pour the preparation into a baking dish and bake at 180°C for about 40-45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
The story
Mawa cake is a culinary specialty of Karachi, where the recipe has been perfected over generations. The original recipe is based on local culinary traditions and influences from various cultures.
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