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 1. Wheat Cake Recipe

Ingredients

-Milk 1/2cup, 

-Vinegar 1tsp, (substitute with fresh lemon)

-Oil 1/4 cup,

-Curd 1/3 cup, 

-Brown sugar/ Jaggery powder 1/2 cup, + 2 tsp

-Wheat flour 1 cup, (any company atta, do not use homemade atta)

-Cocoa powder 1/4 cup, 

-Baking powder 1/2 tsp,

-Baking soda 1/4 tsp,

-Pinch of salt, 

-Preheated oven, 

-Greased cake mould, 

-Vanilla essence 1 tbsp, 

-Chopped walnuts or almonds, 

-Chocolate chips optional.

-Decorate as per your choice.

Method

1. In a bowl take the milk and add vinegar or lemon juice. Keep it aside for a minute. 

2. In another bowl take the oil and add curd, and brown sugar/ jaggery powder mix everything till the sugar dissolves. 

3. Sieve the whole wheat powder (arts), a pinch of salt, baking powder, and baking soda in the oil mixture. 

4. Mix the batter by using the cut-and-fold method. Do not over-mix the batter.  Consistency of batter should be thick(not so flowy)

5. Transfer the batter to the greased tin and garnish with walnut and chocolate chips. 

6. Bake the cake in a preheated oven for 35 min at 180°c. Check the cake after 25 min. 

7. Cut the cake only when it's completely cool down. 

Note

1. You can do a variation in the cake by just excluding cocoa powder. 

    

 2. Wheat Walnut Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

- 1 cup jaggery powder/ brown sugar(adjust to taste)

- 1/2 cup oil or melted butter

- 1 cup milk

- 2 eggs

- 2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- Pinch of salt

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Brown sugar/ Jaggery powder, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. Add the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.

4. Pour in the milk gradually, stirring until the batter is smooth.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick

inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.

7. Decorate as per your choice.

3. Eggless Wheat Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

- 3/4 jaggery powder/ sugar

- 1 cup milk

- 1/2 cup oil

- 1 tablespoon vinegar

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- A pinch of salt. 

- Chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake tin.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, jaggery powder, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

3. Add the vinegar and stir; the mixture will start to froth a bit.

4. Sift in whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the batter is smooth.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.

7. Decorate as per your choice.

4. Banana Wheat Cake Recipe

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

- 3 ripe bananas, mashed

- 1/2 cup jaggery powder/ soaked date

- 1/2 cup oil or melted butter

- 1/4 cup milk

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- A pinch of salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.

2. In a bowl, mix the mashed bananas, jaggery powder or paste of soaked dates, oil, and vanilla extract.

3. Add the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.

4. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until the batter is smooth.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool before serving.

7. Decorate as per your choice.

5. Chocolate Wheat Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

- 1 cup Brown sugar/ Jaggery powder

- 1/2 cup cocoa powder

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1 cup milk

- 1/2 cup oil

- 2 eggsDecorate as per your choice.

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- A pinch of salt

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake tin.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar/ jaggery powder, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. Sift in whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until 

smooth.

4. Gradually add the milk while stirring until the batter is well combined.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Allow the cake to cool before slicing.

7. Decorate as per your choice.

 6. Carrot Wheat Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

- 1 cup grated carrots

- 3/4 cup brown sugar/ jaggery powder

- 1/2 cup oil

- 1/4 cup milk

- 2 eggs

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- A pinch of salt

- Chopped nuts or raisins (optional)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.

2. In a bowl, mix the grated carrots, brown sugar/ jaggery powder, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. Sift in whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.

4. Gradually add the milk while stirring until the batter is well combined. If desired, fold in chopped nuts or raisins.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool before serving.

7. Decorate as per your choice.

These recipes offer a variety of delicious ways to enjoy cakes made with whole wheat flour, catering to different tastes and preferences. Adjust the sweetness or add other ingredients to suit your liking! Let's have a look at small tips to make a wheat cake perfect.

Wheat cake-making challenges:

Making cakes with wheat flour, particularly whole wheat flour, poses a few challenges compared to using all-purpose flour. Some of the challenges and considerations include:

1. Texture: Whole wheat flour contains more gluten and bran compared to all-purpose flour, which can result in a denser texture and a coarser crumb in cakes. Achieving a light and fluffy texture can be a challenge when using only whole wheat flour.

2. Dryness:  Whole wheat flour tends to absorb more moisture than all-purpose flour. Consequently, cakes made solely with whole wheat flour might turn out drier. Ensuring the right balance of wet and dry ingredients is crucial to prevent a dry cake.

3. Rising agent sensitivity: Whole wheat flour can sometimes interact differently with leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda. Finding the right quantity and type of leavening agent to achieve proper rising in cakes is essential.

4. Flavor:  Whole wheat flour has a nuttier, slightly earthy flavour compared to all-purpose flour. While this flavour might be desirable for some cakes, it can be a challenge to balance and complement other flavours in the cake.

5. Potential density: Cakes made entirely with whole wheat flour might end up denser than those made with all-purpose flour. Incorporating other ingredients like yoghurt, buttermilk, or fruit purees can help improve the texture and moistness of the cake.

To mitigate these challenges and create a successful wheat cake/ wheat bread:

- Experiment with blending whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour to balance texture and flavour.

- Use additional moistening ingredients like yoghurt, applesauce, mashed bananas, or grated fruits to add moisture and improve the texture.

- Increase leavening agents slightly to help with the rising process.

- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent excessive gluten formation, which can result in a tougher cake.

- Adjust sugar and liquids carefully to achieve the right sweetness and moisture balance.

By addressing these challenges through experimentation and adjusting recipes accordingly, it's possible to create delicious and healthier cakes using wheat flour.

      HAPPY COOKING!!!!