<br />Using fresh jackfruit to make a cake is a delicious and unique idea! Here's a simple recipe for a Jackfruit Cake:<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />2 cups fresh ripe jackfruit, chopped and seeds removed<br />2 cups all-purpose flour<br />1 1/2 cups granulated sugar<br />1 cup vegetable oil<br />4 large eggs<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as almonds or walnuts)<br />1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)<br />Cooking spray or extra oil for greasing the pan<br />Instructions:<br /><br />Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or a light coating of oil. You can also line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.<br /><br />In a blender or food processor, puree the chopped jackfruit until smooth. Set aside.<br /><br />In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.<br /><br />In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are frothy. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the beaten eggs and mix well.<br /><br />Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as it can make the cake dense.<br /><br />Gently fold in the jackfruit puree, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut (if using) into the batter.<br /><br />Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.<br /><br />Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.<br /><br />Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.<br /><br />After 10 minutes, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.<br /><br />You can serve the jackfruit cake as is or dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze for added sweetness.<br /><br />Enjoy your delicious homemade Jackfruit Cake with the unique tropical flavor of fresh jackfruit from your countryside!
