Milk Cake

Milk Cake is a traditional Indian sweet, a dense, fudgy confection made by slowly reducing milk and sugar until it caramelizes to a golden-brown hue. Its primary ingredients are full-fat milk, sugar, and sometimes a touch of ghee or cardamom for flavor. It originates from the Indian subcontinent, with popular variations like Alwar Ka Mawa from Rajasthan.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in both fat and carbohydrates, providing a significant calorie boost primarily from milk solids and sugar. It is a good source of calcium and protein, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	330 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	42 g
Sodium	90 mg
Calcium	220 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.15 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg

Per 1 piece (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The cake's signature brown color and granular texture come from the Maillard reaction and caramelization that occur during the hours-long cooking process, not from any added colorants. Nutritionally, its high milk-solid content makes it a calorie-dense source of quick energy and bone-supporting minerals.