Indian baking recipes worth testing.

Category

Cakes and tea cakes

Core eggless bases and Indian bakery loaves.

Eggless cake

Chocolate sponge cake

Reliable cocoa sponge for birthdays, jars and frosted cakes.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Sift cocoa well and cool fully before frosting.

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Eggless cake

Vanilla cake

A neutral sponge for fresh cream cakes, fruit layers and tres leches builds.

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Bake With Shivesh

Test note

Stop mixing as soon as flour disappears.

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Bakery loaf

Tutti frutti cake

Classic Indian bakery loaf with vanilla aroma and suspended fruit bits.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Dust fruit lightly so it does not sink.

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Tea cake

Mawa cake

Rich Parsi bakery-style cake for gifting boxes and cafe slices.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Use room-temperature mawa for even mixing.

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Tea cake

Rava cake

Semolina cake with a familiar Indian tea-time crumb.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Rest batter so rava hydrates before baking.

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Fruit cake

Banana cake

Best for using ripe bananas in home-bakery loaf menus.

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Indian Healthy Recipes

Test note

Use very ripe bananas and avoid overbaking.

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Chocolate

Marble cake

Vanilla-chocolate swirl cake that works well as a simple menu staple.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Swirl lightly; overmixing erases the marble.

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Celebration

Black forest cake

Indian bakery favourite with chocolate sponge, cherries and whipped cream.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Chill each layer before final finishing.

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Fusion cake

Rasmalai cake

A festive Indian flavour build for birthdays and wedding dessert tables.

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Bake With Shivesh

Test note

Keep sponge soak controlled so layers stay stable.

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Category

Cookies and biscuits

Box-friendly bakes for gifting, hampers and cafe counters.

Indian biscuit

Nankhatai

Ghee-rich classic biscuit for festive boxes and tea counters.

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Indian Healthy Recipes

Test note

Rest shaped dough if the kitchen is warm.

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Cookie

Chocolate chip cookies

A practical cookie base for home-bakery jars and gifting.

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Indian Healthy Recipes

Test note

Chill dough for thicker cookies.

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Cookie

Butter cookies

Simple piped or shaped cookies that travel well.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Use softened butter, not melted butter.

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Cookie

Coconut cookies

Indian bakery-style coconut biscuits with crisp edges.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Toast coconut lightly for deeper flavour.

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Cookie

Peanut butter cookies

A low-prep cookie for cafe counters and snack boxes.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Keep the centre slightly soft when pulling from oven.

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Cookie

Jeera biscuits

Savoury tea biscuit with cumin, ideal for Indian snack menus.

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Cook With Manali

Test note

Watch browning closely; thin biscuits finish fast.

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Cookie

Osmania biscuits

Hyderabad-style bakery biscuit with a sweet-salty finish.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Keep thickness even so the biscuit snaps cleanly.

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Cookie

Atta biscuits

Whole wheat biscuits for everyday tea-time boxes.

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Indian Healthy Recipes

Test note

Do not overwork atta dough; it toughens quickly.

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Category

Breads, buns and savoury bakes

Yeast bakes and snackable items that suit Indian menus.

Bread

Whole wheat bread

A daily loaf for sandwiches, toast and bakery shelves.

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Bake With Shivesh

Test note

Judge by dough feel, not just clock time.

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Bread

White sandwich bread

Soft loaf foundation for toasties, cafe sandwiches and home orders.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Slice only after the loaf is fully cooled.

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Buns

Ladi pav

Mumbai-style soft pav for sliders, vada pav and snack menus.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Keep rolls close together for soft sides.

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Bread

Garlic bread

Cheesy garlic bread for cafe menus and savoury party boxes.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Use a hot oven for crisp edges and soft centre.

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Sweet bread

Cinnamon rolls

Soft rolls that can become a signature weekend pre-order item.

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Spice Up The Curry

Test note

Proof until visibly puffy, not just doubled by timer.

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Fried bake

Eggless doughnuts

Useful for pop-ups, cafe boxes and kids' party menus.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Control oil temperature to avoid greasy centres.

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Savoury

Pizza from scratch

Base dough and baking flow for home ovens and cafe trials.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Preheat the tray or stone for better bottom crust.

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Savoury

Veg puffs

Bakery-style savoury puff for counters and evening snack boxes.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Keep pastry cold before it enters the oven.

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Category

Desserts, brownies and jars

High-demand bakes for cafes, jars, tasting menus and gifting.

No-bake

Eggless tiramisu cups

Coffee-soaked biscuits and cream layers for tasting rooms and jars.

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Rajshri Food

Test note

Soak quickly; soggy biscuits collapse in cups.

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Brownie

Eggless brownies

Dense chocolate squares for gifting, cafe counters and dessert boxes.

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Spice Up The Curry

Test note

Pull before the centre fully dries out.

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Brownie

Fudgy brownies

A richer brownie style for premium boxes and warmed dessert plates.

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Bake With Shivesh

Test note

Rest overnight for cleaner cuts.

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Cupcake

Chocolate cupcakes

Small-batch chocolate cakes for birthdays, school orders and cafe counters.

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Spice Up The Curry

Test note

Fill liners evenly for matching heights.

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Cupcake

Vanilla cupcakes

Flexible base for buttercream, whipped cream and Indian flavour toppings.

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Spice Up The Curry

Test note

Use the same scoop for every liner.

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No-bake

Mango cheesecake

Seasonal dessert for jars, slices and cafe chiller menus.

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Bake With Shivesh

Test note

Set fully before unmoulding in humid weather.

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Dessert jar

Banoffee pie

Layered banana, caramel and cream dessert for jar menus.

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Bake With Shivesh

Test note

Keep banana layer fresh and assemble close to service.

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Chocolate

Choco lava cake

Single-serve dessert for dine-in menus and warm dessert boxes.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Test one ramekin first; timing changes fast.

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Muffin

Chocolate muffins

Counter-friendly bake that works for cafes and school snack boxes.

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Spice Up The Curry

Test note

Mix gently for a softer crumb.

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Muffin

Blueberry muffins

Fruit muffin format for breakfast boxes and coffee counters.

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Spice Up The Curry

Test note

Fold berries last to avoid streaking the batter.

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Dessert

Baked cheesecake

Premium dessert for slices, whole cakes and cafe display.

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Bake With Shivesh

Test note

Cool slowly to reduce cracking.

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Festive

Plum cake

Christmas-style fruit cake for pre-orders and gifting.

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Indian Healthy Recipes

Test note

Chop fruits evenly for cleaner slicing.

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Snack cake

Dates walnut cake

Tea-time loaf with Indian pantry flavours and good shelf appeal.

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Hebbar's Kitchen

Test note

Soften dates well for smooth batter.

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