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Cakeappam | Vettu Cake

Cakeappam is a deep fried sweetened dough that is enjoyed with a cup of tea in Kerala.

Ingredients

  • 1 Large egg
  • ½ Cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ Tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 Tsp semolina
  • 1 Cup all purpose flour
  • 1 Tsp ghee
  • ¼ Tsp baking soda

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add egg and sugar and mix until sugar gets dissolved.
  • Add cardamom powder, flour, salt, baking soda and semolina.
  • Mix well. Knead into a smooth dough with your hand.
  • Let it rest for 1 hour.
  • divide dough into two and roll each half into a long log.
  • cut into 1 inch slices and make deep cuts on all four sides of each slice.
  • Deep fry on medium low heat until the appams turn golden brown in color.
  • drain on absorbent kitchen tissue and serve.

Notes

If you like soft and spongy cakes, omit semolina and ghee