So Soft So Spongy & Crumblelicious !!! Call it a Zebra,Ripple or the Icebox cake!

 

 

 

Hello friends this amazing zebra cake is super simple :)

Need to impress someone? simply bake this cake (sssh.. its our secret :P )

So lets get started !!!

 

Ingredients	Quantity
All Purpose Flour	1 ½ cup
Eggs	2 whole
Sugar	1 cup
Vegetable oil	½ cup
Vanilla extract	2 teaspoons
Baking powder	1 teaspoon
Baking soda	1 teaspoon
Cocoa Powder Water/club soda	2 tablespoon ½ cup

 

 Method:

• In a blender/mixer add the eggs and the sugar and blend it for 2 minutes till it becomes frothy. If you have an electric beater, its perfect! Beat the eggs with sugar until frothy.

• Pour the egg mixture in a mixing bowl. Add the oil to the egg mixture and mix it.

• Add the vanilla extract, mix.

• Take 1 ½ cup flour, add baking powder and baking soda to it and strain the flour mixture.

• Keep the ½ cup water/club soda ready, now gradually mix in the flour and water/soda separately in three parts to the egg mixture.

• Whisk it until smooth with no lumps and should be of ribbon consistency.

• Preheat your oven to 180C .

• Divide the cake batter in 2 equal parts .

• In a small bowl mix the cocoa powder with 1 tablespoon of water and make paste. Add this paste to one part of the batter.

• You can pipe these two colour batter or you can simply use a 2 big spoons of same size like I did, one for each batter :)

• Grease a round medium cake pan and alternately add the chocolate and vanilla batter (note: pour only in the center of the cake pan) one by one.
• Bake for 35 minutes at 180 C.

Have this light and spongy slice for Tea time or as a Dessert with vanilla ice cream or simply anytime.. 

Enjoy and Happy Baking!

 

 

Summer time !!! Season of the Mango.. King of Fruits is here!!!! Juicy & Nutritious with all the Goodness of Mango for you!

Mango Mania 

Mango at its Best..

Best way to enjoy Mango is to eat it raw, juicy and flavorful...

Mango also can be mixed in salads and cereal totally yum!!

The pulp of the fruit is juicy and is full of fibers.

Mangoes are often used to make preserves commonly known as murabba, which is prepared from raw mangoes, also an amazing thirst quenching mango drink called as Panha made from either raw or sweet mango.

Amras a fresh pulpy juice of mango with a hint of cardamom is eaten with puris in many parts of India, and every one relishes on it.

Raw mangoes are used to make pickles, which are an excellent accompaniment with any Indian food item

A variety of things like smoothies, ice cream, juices, fruit bars, aguas frescas, raspados, pies and sweet chili sauce, or are made from this heavenly fruit

Amchoor powder a spice made from dried unripe mango is used in variety of Indian curries, salads and drinks to add a tangy flavor.

Benefits of Mango

•  Mango, full of nutrients, flavor, sweetness; is considered as King of Fruits. 
• The fruit is enrich in phytochemicals, polyphenols, vitamins, carotenoids, antioxidants, omega-3 and 6, etc.
• Mangoes contain phenol compounds, which are rich in anti-oxidants, which help in fighting cancer
• Mango is a rich source of vitamin A, E and Selenium, which help to protect against heart disease and other such related ailments
• If consumed on a regular basis, mangoes help to combat acidity and ensure proper bowel movement, thereby making the digestive system strong
• Mango is a rich source of Iron, mangoes are a must have for pregnant women and anemic patients.
• Regular consumption of mangoes by pregnant women ensures the proper development of the fetus.
• Mango is also an effective remedy to remove clogged pores of the skin.
• Mangoes are rich in Vitamin A which makes the skin soft and shining. When the pulp of mango is rubbed over the skin, it makes your complexion fair and maintains the moisture and make the skin glow,  I am going to do this right away :P
• Eating mangoes also provides relief from respiratory problems, fever, constipation, etc
• Enjoy!!!