How to Make Jackfruit Cake

A complete guide to making a moist and wholesome jackfruit cake with coconut, jaggery, and whole wheat flour.

What Is Jackfruit Cake?

Jackfruit cake is a tropical-style cake made by blending jackfruit pulp into the batter. The natural sweetness, rich aroma, and soft texture of ripe jackfruit make the cake incredibly moist. Jackfruit is commonly used as a meat substitute in vegan dishes, but in desserts, it creates a naturally sweet, fruity flavor profile. When combined with coconut, jaggery, and whole wheat flour, the result is a nutritious, dense, and aromatic cake perfect for tea time, snacks, and festive occasions.

Is Jackfruit Cake Healthy?

Jackfruit cake can be a healthier alternative to regular baked goods because it uses whole wheat flour, natural sweeteners like jaggery, coconut milk, and fruit pulp. These ingredients provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals while keeping the recipe minimally processed.

Can I Use Fresh or Dried Jackfruit for This Cake?

Yes. You can use fresh jackfruit carpels or dried jackfruit flour and dried jackfruit snacks. Fresh jackfruit gives a softer pulp, while dried jackfruit enhances the flavor and texture.

Ingredients

• Jackfruit carpels: 3 for pulp and 9 for topping

• Dried jackfruit flour: 1/2 cup

• Whole wheat flour: 1 cup

• Grated coconut: 1/2 cup

• Jaggery syrup: 1 cup

• Grated jaggery: 1/4 cup

• Baking powder: 1 tsp

• Baking soda: 1/4 tsp

• Vanilla essence: 1 tsp

• Salt: 1/2 tsp

• Coconut milk: 1 cup

• Oil: 1/2 cup

Step-by-Step Instructions

How Do You Prepare Jackfruit for Cake?

1. Tear open the dried jackfruit snack packs and set aside the pieces for topping.

2. Make jackfruit pulp using 3 carpels blended with 1/4 cup coconut milk.

How Do You Prepare the Cake Tin?

1. Grease a baking tin with oil.

2. Line it with parchment paper and grease the paper as well.

3. Spread the grated jaggery on the base.

4. Arrange the jackfruit pieces over the jaggery layer.

How Do You Mix the Dry Ingredients?

1. Sieve whole wheat flour, dried jackfruit flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt twice for even blending.

How Do You Mix the Wet Ingredients?

1. Combine the jackfruit pulp, remaining coconut milk, oil, jaggery syrup, and vanilla essence.

2. Whisk until smooth.

3. Add grated coconut and mix well.

How Do You Combine the Batter?

1. Add the dry ingredients slowly into the wet mixture.

2. Fold gently until fully incorporated.

How Long Should You Bake Jackfruit Cake?

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Pour the batter into the prepared tin.

3. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

How Do You Finalize and Serve the Cake?

1. Allow the cake to cool for 45–60 minutes.

2. Flip the cake onto a flat plate.

3. Remove the parchment paper and serve warm or at room temperature.