Indian Cucumber Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350掳F (175掳C) and grease a cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, combine grated cucumber, sugar, and melted butter.
• STEP 3.Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and cardamom powder to the cucumber mixture and mix well.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• STEP 5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cucumber mixture and mix until well combined.
• STEP 6.Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• STEP 7.Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 8.Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
• STEP 9.Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.
• STEP 10.Serve the Indian Cucumber Cake as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to grate the cucumber finely to ensure it blends well into the cake batter.
• You can adjust the amount of cardamom powder according to your preference.
• For added texture, you can sprinkle some chopped nuts on top of the cake batter before baking.
• Store the leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store the leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Serve the Indian Cucumber Cake as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
• This cake pairs well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.