Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a cake mold or line it with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine 0.25 cup melted butter, 0.5 cup powdered sugar, and 0.25 cup curd. Mix well until smooth.

To the wet mixture, add 1 teaspoon baking powder, 0.25 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon vanilla essence. Whisk until everything is well combined.

Gradually add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 0.25 teaspoon salt, and 0.75 cup milk. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake mold.

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

In a saucepan, heat 0.5 liter milk over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons sugar to the hot milk and stir until dissolved.

Add 0.25 cup milk powder to the milk and stir well.

Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat until it reduces by half and thickens slightly.

Add 0.25 cup dry fruits (chopped almonds, pistachios) and cook for a few minutes. Let the mixture cool.

Once the cake is baked, let it cool completely.

Pour the cooled milk mixture over the cake.

Refrigerate the cake for 3-4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.

Cut into slices and serve the chilled malai milk cake.