Indian Birthday Cake

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a cake pan with oil and flour.

2.In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom powder, and saffron strands.

3.Add the yogurt, vegetable oil, and milk to the dry ingredients and mix well until smooth.

4.Fold in the chopped nuts, raisins, and dried fruits into the batter.

5.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

6.Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7.Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

8.Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

9.For the frosting, mix powdered sugar with a little milk and vanilla extract to make a smooth glaze.

10.Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and decorate with additional nuts and dried fruits if desired.

11.Serve the Indian Birthday Cake and enjoy the celebration!