19/12/2025
Vanilla Tutti Frutti Cake Recipe
Ingredients
• All-purpose flour (maida) – 1¼ cup
• Baking powder – 1 tsp
• Baking soda – ¼ tsp
• Salt – a pinch
• Sugar – ¾ cup
• Eggs – 2
• Butter (softened) – ¼ cup
• Oil – ¼ cup
• Buttermilk – ½ cup
• Tutti frutti – ½ cup
• Vanilla essence – 1–1½ tsp (optional but recommended)
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Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 170–180°C.
2. Grease and dust a 7-inch round or square cake tin with flour.
3. Toss the tutti frutti with 1 tsp flour (from the measured flour) to prevent sinking.
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Method
Step 1: Dry ingredients
• Sieve together:
• Maida
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
Set aside.
Step 2: Creaming
• In a bowl, beat butter + sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add oil and mix well.
Step 3: Eggs
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
• Add vanilla essence and mix.
Step 4: Combine
• Add dry ingredients in two batches, alternating with buttermilk.
• Mix gently using a spatula or on low speed.
• Fold in the tutti frutti gently.
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Baking
• Pour batter into prepared tin.
• Tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
• Bake at 170–180°C for 35–40 minutes.
• Check with a toothpick — it should come out clean.
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Cooling & Serving
• Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then demould.
• Cool completely before slicing.
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Tips
• For extra softness, do not overmix after adding flour.
• If baking in a pressure cooker, bake on low heat for 45–50 minutes without whistle.
• Sprinkle a little tutti frutti on top before baking for a colorful look.
