Sugar-Free Traditional Milk Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Sugar-Free Traditional Milk Cake, a healthier twist on a beloved Indian dessert. Made with full-fat milk, powdered erythritol, and infused with aromatic cardamom, this recipe ensures all the richness and flavor of the original treat without added sugar. Simmered slowly to achieve a fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth texture, this milk cake is finished with ghee for a luxurious touch and optional garnishing of chopped nuts for an extra crunch. Perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence, this sugar-free dessert is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Ready in just over 90 minutes, it’s a delightful way to enjoy traditional flavors while catering to sugar-conscious diets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 liter Full-fat milk
- 4 tablespoons Powdered erythritol (or any natural sugar-free sweetener)
- 2 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pour the full-fat milk into a deep, heavy-bottomed pan or kadai and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Once the milk starts boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer. Stir the milk frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom or sides of the pan.
Continue simmering the milk until it thickens and reduces to about 1/3 of its original volume. This process can take around 45-60 minutes.
Once the milk has reduced, add the powdered erythritol and mix well. Continue cooking on low heat until the mixture begins to solidify and separates slightly from the pan.
Add the ghee and cardamom powder to the mixture. Stir well to incorporate and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the mixture becomes fudgy and holds together.
Grease a small plate or tray with ghee and pour the milk mixture onto it. Flatten and smooth the top with a spatula.
Allow the milk cake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1-2 hours to set.
Once the milk cake is firm, cut it into squares or diamond shapes. Garnish with chopped nuts if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.3 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 393 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.3 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 1287 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
