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HERSHEY'S Carrot Halwa Cake

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
6 cupcakes

Give your traditional Gajar Halwa a decadent twist with the addition of HERSHEY'S Strawberry Flavored SYRUP. Bake this easy yet delicious Carrot Halwa Cake at home.

Ingredients and Directions

Ingredients

  • 1 cup
    carrot (gajar) halwa
  • 1 cup
    butter
  • 1 cup
    sugar
  • 1/2 cup
    refined flour (maida)
  • 2 tablespoons
    curd
  • 1 tablespoon
    flax seed powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon
    baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon
    baking powder
READY TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

Directions

Equipment Needed 
1 large mixing bowl 1 large mixing bowl
1 spatula 1 spatula
1 muffin tray  1 muffin tray
1

Preheat the oven to 175 - 180C.

2

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until the batter is a little aerated. 

3

Add the gajar halwa and mix well. 

4

Add HERSHEY'S Strawberry Flavored SYRUP and mix.

5

Sieve in the refined flour (maida) and use the cut and fold method to incorporate the flour.

6

Now, add the curd followed by the flax seed powder.

7

Add baking soda and baking powder. Use the cut and fold method to incorporate well.

8

Take a cupcake tray and line it with cupcake liners/moulds.

9

Scoop the batter into the moulds, until it fills up to ¾.  

10

Place this tray into the oven and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, depending on the size of the tray and mould.

11

To check the readiness of the cake, insert a stick/toothpick in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, remove the cake. If it doesn't come out clean, cook for a few more minutes.

12

Let the cupcakes cool for a while. 

Tip:

Once cooled, garnish the cupcakes with a dollop of cream cheese and some caramelized carrots julienne.

HERSHEY'S Carrot Halwa Cake Recipe Video