Millet Strawberry Cake

Soft millet sponge layered or topped with fresh strawberries — healthy yet indulgent.

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⭐ Ingredients (Serves 8)

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup millet flour (foxtail / jowar / bajra – mild millet preferred)
• ½ cup almond flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• ¾ cup sugar or jaggery powder
• ½ cup oil OR melted butter
• 1 cup milk (or plant milk)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• ½ cup yogurt (for softness)

Strawberry Component

• 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
• 2 tbsp sugar or honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Optional Garnish

• Whipped cream
• Extra strawberries
• Mint leaves
• Powdered sugar

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👩‍🍳 Method

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1. Prepare Strawberry Layer

1. In a bowl, mix chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
2. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes to release juices (maceration).
3. Option: lightly cook for 3–4 minutes for a jammy texture.

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2. Preheat

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Grease and line a cake tin.

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3. Mix Wet Ingredients

1. In a bowl, whisk:
   • Sugar/jaggery
   • Oil/butter
   • Yogurt
   • Milk
   • Lemon juice
   • Vanilla
2. Mix until smooth.

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4. Combine Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk:

• Millet flour
• Almond/oat flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt

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5. Make the Batter

• Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
• Fold gently (do not overmix).
• Batter should be slightly thick but pourable.
• Add a little milk if needed.

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6. Assemble & Bake

Option A – Folded Cake

• Gently fold half the strawberries into the batter.

Option B – Layered Cake

• Pour batter into tin, then swirl strawberries on top.

Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

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7. Finish

• Cool completely.
• Top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream OR glaze with strawberry syrup.

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✨ Chef Tips

• Millet flour can make cakes dense—don’t overmix.
• Use sweet, firm strawberries (not watery).
• Add 1 tbsp honey in batter for extra moisture.
• For a richer cake: replace ¼ cup milk with cream.
• Add lemon zest for a fresh flavour boost.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with vanilla ice cream
• Pair with yogurt or mascarpone
• Dust with icing sugar for a café look