Gulab Jamun Cupcakes With Butter Pecan Flavors The Curry Mommy

My Mom tested this desi + southern recipe from start to finish and it was approved by family and friends. Making it absolutely failproof and delicious. Make it for - Diwali, Navratri, Birthdays… Need more Indian dessert ideas? Give my fig and cashew shake a try.

Ingredients

Gulab Jamun - Make your own or buy them ready madeBetty Crocker Butter Pecan Cake Mix - I have had great luck finding it at Walmart. The ingredients listed on the box will be needed to make the cake.Almond Flour (can substitute with crushed pecans or add both)Slivered or crushed almonds - As a toppingFood Coloring- To color the almonds and add a visual appearanceBetty Crocker Whipped Vanilla Frosting - substitute with your favoriteCool WhipSaffron + Hot Water (optional)

Preparation

There are three steps to the process. The first (gulab jamuns) can be done a few days in advance or they can be bought pre-made from Indian grocery stores.

For the Gulab Jamuns

Make the gulab jamun according to the Gits Gulab Jamun packaged directions. The jamuns can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated in a simple syrup.

Betty Crocker Cake

Combine the ingredients and prep the Betty Crocker Butter Pecan Cake Mix. Mix in the almond flour. Adding the eggs is optional. Place the cupcake molds in the pan. Put in about 1 tablespoon of cake batter. Gently place a gulab jamun on top of the batter. Add additional cake batter on top and bake the cupcakes per packaged instructions and then let them cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting

Tip - Add a drop of food coloring to the slivered almonds and place a few on top of the cupcakes for decor. This will give a better visual on what is inside of the the Indian dessert.

Equipment Needed

Cupcake Baking PanCupcake Wrappers Large Bowl - to make the cake batter in Bowl- to mix/whip the frosting inWhisk- to mix the batter for the cakeSpoon- to pour batter into cupcake moldsZiplock Bag - for frosting Scissors - to cut the Ziplock bagOven MitsPot HoldersStorage Container- I use foil trays with clear wrapping on top or large tupperware containers.

If making homemade gulab jamun, then you will need…

Large Bowl to mix the Gulab Jamun batter inWhisk - to mix the batterFrying Wok and Skimmer- for the gulab jamunBig Pot - For syrup and soaking the gulab jamun

Storage

Refrigeration - The Gulab Jamun, inside of the cupcake, will dry the longer they are stored, so I recommend refrigerating them no more than 2-3 days. Foil Trays- I line the gulab jamun cupcakes in a foil tray and cover it with clear plastic wrap.