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Published: Jul 21, 2020 · Modified: Sep 20, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

7 Cup Burfi | Seven Cup Cake

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7 cup Cake or Burfi is the perfect beginner burfi recipe to make during the festival season. It is a very quick to make recipe and does not require any special skills to make. And the best part is it is ready in under 30 minutes. 

seven cup burfi in a bowl and a plate

Festivals are not complete without a traditional dessert. Indian festivals revolve around food and sweets / desserts are an very important part of the celebration. This 7 cup Burfi is one of the easiest and quickest recipe we could make to distribute and enjoy with our friends and family. 

If this is you first time trying a burfi, then Seven Cup Burfi would have to be it. This is a starter burfi as it does not involve complicated measuring or ingredients. This recipe does not involve testing for the string consistency of the sugar syrup or even better we don’t even have to make a sugar syrup. This is literally a dump and stir dessert recipe. 

besan burfi ready to be served

What is a 7 Cup Cake

The recipe got its name for the reason that when you add the amount of ingredients added, it comes to 7. When I say I used one part of the ingredient, it means it equals the measure 1. So when adding the ingredients, make sure you use the same measure cup for all the ingredients. 

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This 7 Cup cake can also be loosely called as Besan Burfi as we use chick pea flour / kadalai Maavu in the recipe.

Ingredients needed 

ingredients shot for 7 cup cake

We need 5 ingredients to make this recipe.

  • Besan also known as Kadalai Maavu or chick pea flour. We will need one part / 1 cup of it. 
  • Sugar -  We can use granulated sugar for the recipe. If you are using raw sugar, the color of the burfi might be a little darker. We will be using 3 parts. 
  • Milk - I use regular 2 % fat milk. We can use full fat milk as well. We will need 1 part of milk. 
  • Coconut - Grated fresh coconut works the best. We need 1 part / 1 cup of coconut. 
  • Ghee - we need clarified butter or ghee for the recipe. Homemade or store bought would work for the recipe. And finally we will be using 1 part of ghee. 

Do the math and they would equal 7 parts / 7 cups. 

Step by Step Process 

Prep Work

We need to have a greased plate ready to pour the prepared burfi. 

a plate greased

Also sieving the besan / kadalai maavu helps in making a smooth burfi without any lumps. 

sieving the gram flour / chick pea flour

Making the Burfi

  • In a non stick pan, fry the besan/kadalai maavu for few minutes until the raw smell goes away and the flour starts turning aromatic. Make sure not to fry it too long and don't let it change color. (step 1)
  • Add the grated coconut to roasted flour. (step 2)
  • Next add the entire measure of the sugar. (step 3)
  • And the milk. (step 4)
  • And lastly ghee. (step 5)
  • Mix everything together in low flame and you will notice that the mixture liquefies as it heats. (step 6)
step by step process for making 7 cup burfi
  • Look at the collage below to see how the 7 cup burfi cooks and forms a perfect fudge like texture at the end.
  • Once the mixture starts becoming foamy at the ends of the pan and the whole mixture starts to wrap around the ladle, we know it is time to pour it out into the prepared / greased plate.
different stages of the burfi cooking

Let the 7 cup cake cool down a bit and then using a greased sharp knife, shape it into desired size pieces. I have mine at about 1 inch square piece. 

slicing the burfi and shaping it.

Let it cool further and then once completely cool, store it in an airtight container. 

burfi in a bowl

Expert Tips and FAQ's

  • Frying the besan helps bring the strong smell of the raw chick peas flour down. Make sure you just fry it enough to turn pleasantly aromatic and not to let it change color. 
  • Freshly grated coconut works the best for the recipe. If your grated coconut is larger in size, running it through a blender to grind it into a finer size. This will help in making a smoother burfi. 
  • Ghee is very important for the flavor and texture of the burfi. I have not tried using anything else other than ghee. 
  • Finding the end stage can be a little tricky. What helps for me is to looks for foaming and bubbling at the corners when we stir the burfi and also the frothy bubbles will be much lighter in color. 
  • Make sure to pour the burfi out right away to the greased plate. Once it reaches the end stage, staying in a hot pan keeps cooking the burfi and it will become too hard and crumbly.
  • If you have to make a mistake when trying this recipe, it is saferr to cook it more than less. Less cooked burfi will be very fudgy and chewy. 
7 cup cake or burfi

More Burfi Recipes to make

  • Thengai Burfi | Coconut Burfi | Coconut Fudge
  • Maida Burfi | Maida Cake Recipe
  • Badam Burfi | Badam Katli | Almond Burfi
  • Coconut Gulkand Burfi | Coconut And Rose Petal Preserve Fudge

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How to make 7 cup Burfi

7 CUP CAKE | 7 CUP BURFI

7 cup Cake or Burfi is the perfect beginner burfi recipe to make during the festival season. It is a very quick to make recipe and does not require any special skills to make. And the best part is it is ready in under 30 minutes. 
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Kadalai maavu/Besan/chick pea flour
  • 1 cup Coconut grated
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Ghee
  • 3 cups Sugar

Instructions

  • Grease a large plate or a cookie tray with about a teaspoon of ghee and keep aside.
  • In a non stick pan, fry the besan/kadalai maavu for few minutes until the raw smell disappears and it starts to become aromatic.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients ; coconut, milk, sugar and ghee and mix well.
  • Keep mixing and you will notice that the mixture liquefies and then as you keep cooking it will become thick.
  • Once you notice that the corners of the mixture are bubbling and it starts leaving the sides, transfer it to the greased plate and flatten them as best as you can.
  • In a few minutes, when still warm, cut the burfi into desired shape and leave it to cool in the plate.
  • When cooled completely, remove the 7 Cup Cake and store it airtight.

Video

Notes

Expert Tips and FAQ's
  • Frying the besan helps bring the strong smell of the raw chick peas flour down. Make sure you just fry it enough to turn pleasantly aromatic and not to let it change color. 
  • Freshly grated coconut works the best for the recipe. If your grated coconut is larger in size, running it through a blender to grind it into a finer size. This will help in making a smoother burfi. 
  • Ghee is very important for the flavor and texture of the burfi. I have not tried using anything else other than ghee. 
  • Finding the end stage can be a little tricky. What helps for me is to looks for foaming and bubbling at the corners when we stir the burfi and also the frothy bubbles will be much lighter in color. 
  • Make sure to pour the burfi out right away to the greased plate. Once it reaches the end stage, staying in a hot pan keeps cooking the burfi and it will become too hard and crumbly.
  • If you have to make a mistake when trying this recipe, it is saferr to cook it more than less. Less cooked burfi will be very fudgy and chewy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Shubha says

    November 12, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    Your 7 cup recipe is very encouraging. I am definitely going to try it out. I hope I have the beginners luck in my first attempt.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      November 17, 2020 at 10:20 am

      Shubha, good luck! you will do great. Let me know how it turned out 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey says

    August 08, 2020 at 3:26 am

    Never knew that 7 cup barfi recipe is so easy to whip up, it looks super delicious and inviting. Lovely detailed post.

    Reply
  3. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says

    August 03, 2020 at 1:35 am

    5 stars
    I am really scared of making Indian desserts, simply for the fact that I may gloriously mess up with it... This sounds like something that I can start with... Must try very soon...

    Reply
  4. Seema Sriram says

    August 01, 2020 at 3:30 am

    Sandhya, the best recipe for me among the wold of desserts is the 7 cup barfi. With the upcoming festivals these are so useful.

    Reply
  5. Lathiya says

    July 31, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    The 7 cup burfi is an easy yet deliciosu snack. I love this and an easy snack option for kids.

    Reply
  6. Padma Veeranki says

    July 31, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    This 7 cup burfi is pending since few years...every time make, something happens and I don't document it...Your burfi looks amazing and I'm sure it must have tasted great!!

    Reply
  7. Amrita Roy says

    July 31, 2020 at 1:55 am

    5 stars
    Literally an easy beginners recipe as you said. Very well explained steps and barfi has turned out so good..

    Reply
  8. Sandhya Nadkarni says

    July 29, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    Love 7 cup barfi! Coconut and besan together taste amazing!
    Love your pics!

    Reply
  9. Uma Srinivas says

    July 29, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    Yes I agree that It is a very quick to make recipe and does not require any special skills to make. I make this burfi with oil, taste good as well.

    Reply
  10. Vandana says

    July 29, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    Very interesting recipe. I had never heard of it before but it looks and sounds so delucious. Thanks for sharing this recipe and also the reason why its called 7 cup barfi.

    Reply
  11. ARCHANA says

    July 29, 2020 at 7:40 am

    5 stars
    Sadhya this 7 cups recipe I have made for the last 3 years continuously but somehow I never get a chance to take photographs. It is so delicious and yet so easy to make. Looks awesome.

    Reply
  12. Pavani says

    July 26, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite burfi recipes to make. So easy and fool-proof. Your post reminds me that it has been a long time since I made it.

    Reply
  13. Mayuri Patel says

    July 24, 2020 at 7:44 am

    5 stars
    I've come across this interesting named 7 cup barfi but haven't tried it out. Looks pretty easy to make. Anything with coconut has to be tasty too.

    Reply
  14. AstroTalk says

    July 24, 2020 at 5:02 am

    5 stars
    Burfi is my favorite sweet. I loved making it. Thanks for sharing it with us .

    Reply
  15. Bless my food by Payal says

    July 24, 2020 at 1:38 am

    When I first saw this recipe, I found it indeed very interesting. It has a unique name after the measuring cups. And yes, it tastes amazing and yours looking fantastic.

    Reply
  16. Poonam bachhav says

    April 12, 2019 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    I have tried out this recipe using jaggery powder and it turned out really well. Thanks for the share.

    Reply
    • Lata Lala says

      July 25, 2020 at 5:03 am

      Very long back I tried this recipe and it tastes amazing with its 7 intresting ingredients. Yours barfi looks super delicious and perfect.

      Reply

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