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5 from 2 votes

Easy Jackfruit Cake

Course Cakes
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 packed cup seedless jack-fruit
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 115 gm butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped jackfruit
  • 15-20 cashewnuts roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Put the jackfruit and water into a microwave dish. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Allow to cool and grind into a smooth paste.
  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Grease a loaf pan - I used a disposable one.
  • Beat butter and sugar till soft and fluffy. Beat eggs, one at a time till combined. Add the cardamom and beat.
  • Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into the beaten mixture.
  • Pour the jackfruit pulp and fold in the mixture till all moist. Fold in the chopped jackfruit and cashew nuts.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes till skewer comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in pan for five minutes and then flip onto a cooling rack till completely cooled.