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Close-up of Gulab Jamun stuffed cupcakes topped with whipped frosting, crushed pistachios, rose petals, and a mini gulab jamun on top.

Gulab Jamun Stuffed Cupcakes

These Gulab Jamun Stuffed Cupcakes take the classic Indian sweet and turn it into a show-stopping fusion dessert. With a cardamom-spiced sponge, a surprise gulab jamun center, and cream cheese frosting, these Diwali cupcakes are rich, festive, and unforgettable.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag with star tip

Ingredients

For the cupcakes

For the frosting

For topping

  • 12 mini gulab jamuns
  • ¼ cup crushed pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons dried rose petals

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in yogurt and vanilla until smooth. Add dry ingredients in two parts, alternating with milk, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fill each liner halfway with batter. Place one mini gulab jamun in the center, then cover with more batter until ¾ full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the cupcake’s edge (not through the gulab jamun) comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
  • Pipe generous swirls of frosting on cooled cupcakes. Garnish each with a gulab jamun, pistachios, and rose petals.

Notes

  • Pat the gulab jamuns dry before adding to the batter to prevent soggy spots. A light dusting of flour also helps keep them suspended.
  • If your batter looks too thin, reduce milk slightly (⅓ cup instead of ½ cup).
  • These cupcakes are rich and best enjoyed the same day, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Adjust powdered sugar in the frosting to taste - 2½ cups for less sweet, 3 cups for more traditional.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg
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