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    Eggless Gulab Jamun Cake | Video

    Published: Oct 20, 2021 · Modified: Oct 11, 2022 by Pavani · 21 Comments

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    Gulab Jamun Cake is an amazing fusion recipe with delicate Indian flavors. This is an easy to make eggless cake with cardamom flavored cake that is topped with juicy gulab jamun. There are two kinds of frosting with rose and saffron flavors.

    This is a decadent treat for any Indian style special occasions. A great dessert to make ahead of time that is sure to please any sweet lover.

    White cake stand with eggless gulab jamun cake

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    Table of contents

    • About the recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
      • Make the Eggless Vanilla Cake
      • Make Gulab Jamun
      • Frosting and decorating
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the recipe

    I love baking eggless baked goodies especially for birthdays. My family loves this eggless black forest cake, eggless pineapple cool cake and this amazing mango cake.

    Idea for this cake with gulab jamun from Masterchef Pankaj Bhadouria. I saw her make it on her show and it was absolutely stunning. So I tried it and it was a big hit with everyone. I have since made it many times for birthdays and parties and got rave reviews.

    Top view of a decorated cake with jamun and frosting

    I use basic vegan vanilla cake recipe as the base. It is an easy to make recipe that is moist, yet sturdy. The only change I make is to add ground cardamom to give it an Indian twist. The cakes are brushed with the sugar syrup that the jamuns soak in for even more flavor.

    As for the gulab jamun, you can choose to make them either using a mix or from scratch. Or you can just buy some good quality jamun in a can from the store. I made mine using MTR gulab jamun mix.

    This cake is not just beautiful to look at but tastes amazing too. The cardamom flavored cake tastes really good with the juicy gulab jamun. Saffron and rose syrup flavored frostings highlight the Indian flavors.

    White plate with a slice of gulab jamun cake

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this yummy gulabjaam cake:

    Gulab Jamun - you can use store-bought canned jamun. Or make your own from scratch or from a mix. I love using MTR brand, but you can also use Gits Shahi gulab jamun mix.

    For the eggless cake you need:

    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card
    • All purpose flour, cornstarch
    • Baking soda, baking powder, salt
    • Non-dairy milk - I love using unsweetened almond or oat milk. But you can also use regular milk.
    • Apple cider vinegar - white or other kind of vinegar will also work.
    • Oil - I use canola oil but any light flavor oil will work
    • White granulated sugar
    • Vanilla extract and ground cardamom

    Other ingredients you need to decorate are:

    ingredients to make frosting - details in recipe card
    • Heavy cream aka whipping cream
    • Whip it - this stabilizes the whip cream by making sure that it does not 'weep' or get watery. You can skip this ingredient if you can't find it.
    • Vanilla instant pudding mix - this makes the frosting thick and easy to make swirls and other designs. You can substitute with cornstarch.
    • Powdered sugar
    • Rose syrup and saffron extract/ essence - available in Indian groceries
    • Chopped nuts - cashews, almonds, pistachios (optional)

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    There are 3 components in the making of this tasty gulab jamun cake - cake, gulab jamun and frosting. Here is how to make each of these components:

    Make the Eggless Vanilla Cake

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 8" round cake pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment and grease the paper with cooking spray.

    In a measuring cup, whisk almond milk and vinegar. Set aside for a few minutes to curdle. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the soy milk mixture, oil, sugar, vanilla until sugar is dissolved.

    Mixing bowl with wet ingredients

    Place a sieve on the bowl and sift in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix until no big lumps remain. Do not overmix.

    Divide the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25~30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a cooling rack and let the cakes cool completely before frosting.

    Adding dry ingredients and baked cake

    Make Gulab Jamun

    There are a few options here. You can either buy gulab jamun in can from the store or make them yourself from a mix or from scratch. You will need about 8~10 gulab jamun and about ½ cup of sugar syrup for the cake.

    Depending on the time I have, I either use Haldiram's can jamuns or use MTR jamun mix. Simply follow the package instructions. If you don't like the store bought versions and have a great homemade recipe, then feel free to use that.

    Frosting and decorating

    Beat cold whipping cream, confectioners cream, instant pudding powder and Whip It until stiff peaks form.

    Whipping the frosting

    Take about ½ cup of the whipped cream into a bowl and add rose syrup to it. Mix gently and fill a piping bag with a small star tip in it. Add saffron extract in the remaining whipped cream and stir it in gently. Fill another piping bag fit with a big star tip.

    Decorating with jamun and frosting

    I keep my gulab jamun cake design pretty simple. I layer the cake with sliced jamun and decorate the top with more gulab jamun. Feel free to use your own creativity.

    Finishing touches to the decoration

    Keep the decorated cake chilled until you are ready to serve.

    Top view of a white plate with a slice of cake

    Expert Tips

    • You can use non-dairy or dairy milk in the recipe. I usually use unsweetened almond or oat milk.
    • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, then feel free to use white or other vinegar you have in the pantry.
    • If using store bought Jamun, you will need about 8~10 gulab jamun and about ½ cup of sugar syrup for the cake.
    • Cake can be made up to 1 month in advance. Cool the cake completely, clingwrap it couple of times and freeze it until ready to use.
    • If the cakes are frozen, then leave them on the counter for about an hour to thaw before frosting.
    • Make sure to chill the beaters and bowl for at least 30 minutes before making whipped cream frosting.
    • To decorate the cake on the cake stand, place parchment strips under the cake for easy clean up.
    White plate with a slice of gulab jamun cake

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can this cake be made ahead of time?

    The whole recipe does seem quite long and daunting. But you can easily divide the work between 2~3 days. Here's how:
    Day 1: Make the cake.
    Day 2: Make gulab jamun. If you are using store bought jamun, then skip to next step.
    Day 3: Finally assemble and decorate either the day before or day off serving it.

    Can the gulab jamun cake made in advance?

    Yes, the cake can be assembled 1 day in advance. Also cake can be made up to 1 month in advance and frozen until ready to use. Make sure to thaw them completely before assembling. Frosting can be made up to 2 days in advance.

    How to make shahi gulab jamun right at home?

    You can jazz up your store bought gulab jamun mix. Grind 1 tablespoon each of almonds and cashews to a fine powder. Add to your favorite store-bought mix along with 1 teaspoon ground cardamom. Follow the package instructions.

    How to make Gulab Jamun Cupcakes?

    Follow the eggless cake recipe as written. Pour the batter into liner lined cupcake pan. Bake for 18~20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool, then brush with sugar syrup. Frost with the whipped cream frosting and decorate with halved gulab jamun.

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    Recipe Card

    Cake stand with decorated cake

    Gulab Jamun Cake

    Gulab Jamun Cake is made with layers of cardamom flavored cake and then topped with juicy gulab jamuns and saffron, rose flavored frosting. A decadent treat for any Indian style occasions.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 1 hour hr
    Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
    Decorating Time:: 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: north indian
    Servings: 12 Servings

    Ingredients

    For the Vanilla Cake:

    • 1¼ cup All purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond or Oat Milk*
    • 1 teaspoon Apple cider Vinegar*
    • ⅓ cup Oil
    • ¾ cup Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cardamom

    Other Ingredients:

    • 8~10 Gulab Jamun, cut in half along with ½ cup of sugar syrup
    • 1½ cups Heavy Cream
    • 1 packet Dr. Oetker Whip it (or other whip cream stabilizer or use 2tbsp instant Vanilla pudding powder)*
    • 2 tablespoons Vanilla flavor Instant pudding mix*
    • 2 tablespoons Confectioners Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Saffron Extract
    • 2 teaspoons Rose syrup
    • 3 ~ 4 tablespoons Chopped Almonds or Pistachios, optional
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    Instructions

    Make the Vanilla Cake:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 8" round cake pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment and grease the paper with cooking spray.
    • In a measuring cup, whisk almond milk and vinegar. Set aside for a few minutes to curdle.
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the soy milk mixture, oil, sugar, vanilla until sugar is dissolved.
      Place a sieve on the bowl and sift in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix until no big lumps remain. Do not overmix.
    • Divide the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25~30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a cooling rack and let the cakes cool completely before frosting.

    Make/ Prep Gulab Jamun:

    • There are a few options here. You can either buy gulab jamun in can from the store or make them yourself from a mix or from scratch. You will need about 10~12 gulab jamun and about ½ cup of sugar syrup for the cake.

    Make Whipped Cream:

    • Chill the beaters and bowl for at least 30 minutes.
    • Pour the cold whipping cream, confectioners cream, instant pudding powder and Whip It and whip until stiff peaks form.
    • Take about ½ cup of the whipped cream into a bowl and add rose syrup to it. Mix gently and fill a piping bag with a small star tip in it.
      Add saffron extract in the remaining whipped cream and stir it in gently. Fill another piping bag fit with a big star tip.

    Decorate the Cake:

    • Level the top of a cake, if needed, and slice it in half using a serrated knife. Place the bottom layer on the cake stand*. Liberally brush the cake with the reserved sugar syrup from the gulab jamun.
      Place a dollop of saffron flavored whipped cream and spread it evenly on the cake with a spatula. Place the halved jamuns on the cake.
    • Gently place the second cake on top of the first. Liberally brush the cake with the reserved sugar syrup.
      Cover the top with more saffron flavored whipped cream. Frost the sides as well.
      Place the remaining halved jamuns on top. Make swirls with both saffron and rose syrup flavored whipped cream and decorate as desired. Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top.
      Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.

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    Notes

    • You can use non-dairy or dairy milk in the recipe. I usually use unsweetened almond or oat milk.
    • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, then feel free to use white or other vinegar you have in the pantry.
    • If using store bought Jamun, you will need about 8~10 gulab jamun and about ½ cup of sugar syrup for the cake.
    • Cake can be made up to 1 month in advance. Cool the cake completely, clingwrap it couple of times and freeze it until ready to use.
    • If the cakes are frozen, then leave them on the counter for about an hour to thaw before frosting.
    • Make sure to chill the beaters and bowl for at least 30 minutes before making whipped cream frosting.
    • Frosting can be made up to 2 days in advance.
    • If you can't find Whip it, then omit it.
    • You can substitute instant pudding mix with either cornstarch or custard powder.
    • Cake can be assembled 1 day in advance. Keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    • To decorate the cake on the cake stand, place parchment strips under the cake for easy clean up.
    • To make the recipe ahead of time:
      • Day 1: Make the cake.
      • Day 2: Make gulab jamun. If you are using store bought jamun, then skip to next step.
      • Day 3: Finally assemble and decorate either the day before or day off serving it.
    • To make Gulab jamun cupcakes, follow the eggless cake recipe as written. Pour the batter into liner lined cupcake pan. Bake for 18~20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool, then brush with sugar syrup. Frost with the whipped cream frosting and decorate with halved gulab jamun.
    • High altitude modifications:
      • Increase oven temperature to 375°F.
      • Reduce sugar to ⅔ cup
      • Reduce baking powder to ½ teaspoon.
      • Bake for 22~25 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Varadas Kitchen

      October 05, 2016 at 1:30 am

      It is beautiful decorated and photographed. Must try it.

      Reply
    2. vaishalisabnani

      October 05, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Beautifully done..i specially like the middle layer where you have piped out designs between the gulab jamuns...Even i had seen this cake and wanted to try, but some how I knew if I would make only i would be eating it...this cake is fantastic and definitely lots of hard work.kudos.

      Reply
    3. Priya

      October 05, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      Omg, such a stunning cake, am awestruck to such a beautiful fusion cake, gulab jamun cake rocks Pavani.

      Reply
    4. Gayathri Kumar

      October 06, 2016 at 3:27 am

      Gorgeous cake Pavani. This is in my to do list for long. And you are tempting me to try it..

      Reply
    5. harini-jaya

      October 07, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      Such an elaborately prepared Cake. Kudos to you.

      Reply
    6. sapana

      November 01, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Gulab jamun cake looks stunning Pavani. I am just scrolling down and up to see the beautiful pics.

      Reply
    7. Suma Gandlur

      December 01, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Wow, what a fusion! The top layer with jamuns and the decoration looks just amazing. It fits right into the party mood.

      Reply
    8. Leanne

      November 22, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      This is stunning! Love how you've decorated it. Perfect for a celebration. And I love cardamom so I know I would love this cake!

      Reply
    9. Michelle

      November 23, 2019 at 1:01 am

      This cake is so beautifully decorated! I can't wait to make this, gulab jamun is a favorite of mine

      Reply
    10. Ramona

      November 23, 2019 at 4:18 am

      Definitely a gorgeous cake that I must make as soon as holidays kick in - I have not made a cake for quite some time so, well overdue one now.

      Reply
    11. Lata Lala

      November 23, 2019 at 10:30 am

      The beautiful cake is a wonderful fusion with chotu gulab jamuns. It certainly is a trending cake now a days.
      This is a perfect party recipe and hats off to you with beautiful detailing in between with whipped cream.

      Reply
      • Sandhya Ramakrishnan

        December 04, 2019 at 5:36 pm

        Such a festive cake and definitely a must try for gulab jamun lovers. Your pictures are so beautiful and I am tempted to taste some right now.

        Reply
    12. Mayuri Patel

      November 25, 2019 at 9:37 am

      Wow Pavani, the cake sure looks beautiful. I wouldn't have the heart to cut it. Cake, cream and gulab jamun, that is definitely a special treat all rolled or rather baked into one.

      Reply
    13. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth

      November 25, 2019 at 11:48 pm

      I can't take my eyes off the cake... Such cakes can be laborious to make but when you see them literally flying off the table and all the hmms and aahs, all the tiredness vanishes, isn't it? I totally love how it looks, all the cream beautifully piped in and the gulab jamuns peeping out... just too good!

      Reply
    14. Padma Veeranki

      November 28, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      I have such a sweet tooth....Both gulab jamun and any cake is my favourite and when combined OMG....Just can't take my eyes off the screen!! This is such a gorgeous treat..I know the effort behind this as I made it once and then didn't dare to make it again...hats off to your effort Pavani....Yummilious share 😋

      Reply
    15. sasmita

      November 30, 2019 at 3:04 am

      OMG !!! I am simply drooling over here 🙂 This layered gulab jamun cake looks really amazing and pretty clicks you have captured as well. Also the piping are melting me to grab ...

      Reply
    16. Jayashree T.Rao

      November 30, 2019 at 3:27 am

      Such a lovely cake, a lot of work is involved but worth it. Lovely clicks, yummy !!!

      Reply
    17. Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey

      December 04, 2019 at 10:57 am

      My only wish right now, how do I grab this cake from the screen!! Love Gulab Jamun so this cake is right up to my street. You have gone the extra mile to make this cake and your efforts are clearly visible.

      Reply
    18. Lathiya

      December 05, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      The Gulab jamun cake looks fabulous. It's really amazing that we get to eat cake and gulab jamun in one.

      Reply
    19. Archana

      December 13, 2019 at 3:06 am

      5 stars
      Omg! Such an awesome cake you have really iced it so well I love the beautiful pictures and the gulab jamun as well. Love it and tempted to try it.

      Reply
    20. kinkin

      January 25, 2022 at 12:17 am

      5 stars
      Gulab Jamun Cake is a very delicious cake. And the photo looks very beautiful too.

      Reply

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