Bake a Cake At Home Without an Oven

In this guide, you will get a recipe on how to bake a cake at home without an oven. Here, we used a pressure cooker.

The recipe for a homemade cake that will be given in this guide is perfect for those who love to bake but do not have an oven.

With this guide, you can now prepare mouth-watering cakes at home without an oven.

The ingredients that are required to prepare this cake are easily accessible in your kitchen.

The healthy recipe that will be given here is easy to follow and will result in a tasty cake that you will get addicted to.

In addition, you can turn this cake into pineapple, vanilla, or chocolate with a simple topping and put cream or chocolate on top.

So, for a better result, I strongly suggest that you follow the recipe here carefully. Well, time to enjoy.

Creative Ways To Make A Cake Without An Oven

Crockpot

You will surely find some recipes if you search for them online for baking a cake in a crockpot.

Even though this is a very special way of baking a cake, it sure does the job.

All you need to do is simply mix the ingredients as directed in the crockpot and allow it to bake for the required amount of time.

Just ensure that you go with a round crock pot if you want your cake to be shaped like a typical round cake.

Microwave

This method is simple, fast, and easy. To microwave a cake, all you need to do is mix the ingredients together in a mug.

After that, stick it in the microwave for a few minutes. Make sure that you put it in for the required time that the recipe directs you to.

Normally, it takes around 3 minutes. After that, it results in a perfect, warm cake.

Cast Iron Pan

If you are looking for a simple way to make a cake, then I suggest you go for a cast iron pan.

All that is required is for you to mix the ingredients together, pour the batter into the pan, and proceed to place it on the stovetop under low heat.

Make sure that there’s a lid placed on top. Just bake for about an hour, or as directed in the recipe.

How To Make Cake In a Pressure Cooker

This is a cooker cake. You will learn how to make cake in a pressure cooker. So, this recipe does not require an oven.

And it will result in a tender, moist, and mouth-watering eggless cake.

You can also use any aluminum deep pot with a heavy bottom base if you do not have a pressure cooker.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
• Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

1. 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour (maida or wheat flour) (190 grams) (organic)
2. 1 pinch of salt
3. ½ cup of oil (or melted butter)
4. 1 cup of milk (stay away from cold milk)
5. 1 ¼ teaspoons of baking powder
6. ½ teaspoon of baking soda
7. ¾ cup of sugar (and 2 tablespoons optional) (organic)
8. 1 ¼ tablespoons of vinegar (with a minimum of 5% acidity)
9. 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (or a few drops of essence)

Frosting (optional)

• 100 grams of chocolate (any chocolate or chocolate chips)

Laid-Out Instructions

Prepare the Cooker or Pot

• First, get a 7-inch cake tray and grease it. Spray with flour; make sure that this is done evenly.
• After that, shake it and invert it into the kitchen sink to get rid of the excess flour. There’s also the alternative of just lining parchment paper.
• Set this aside after it is done. Then, add salt to a pressure cooker or any heavy-bottomed large pot or kadai and proceed to spread it evenly.
• With that being done, cover the salt with a plate and place a ring, hot pot stand, or trivet over the plate.
• If you are using a cooker, remove the gasket and weight. Then, cover the cooker or pot with a lid and begin to heat it on medium heat.

Make Cake Batter

• You are to get a mixing bowl and pour the sugar, milk, vinegar, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla into it.
• Then proceed to stir well until the sugar dissolves. Place a sieve over the bowl and add baking powder, flour, baking soda, and salt to the sieve.
• Proceed to mix them up lightly with a spoon, then sieve them. Using a spatula or a whisk, you are to mix the wet and dry ingredients until the flour is just well blended.
• Make sure this is done gently. However, avoid over-mixing the batter. After this is done, get the cake pan and pour this into it.
• Knock it a few times over the counter. To get a golden top, go ahead and brush milk on top. This is based on your preference.

FAQs on How to Bake Cake At Home Without an Oven

Can You Bake A Cake In A Steam Oven?

Well, it is for sure that you can adapt more or less any regular cake recipe to be cooked in your steam or combi-steam oven, but I might suggest that you shouldn’t.

Can A Countertop Oven Replace A Regular Oven?

The short and straightforward answer to the above question is yes. A toaster oven can definitely be used in place of a regular oven.

In the case of the main difference between a toaster and a regular oven, it is all about the fan.

A toaster oven retails with a fan that circulates heat, which makes the temperature inside more even, unlike a regular oven.

Can I Bake In The Microwave?

This has been discussed above. So, the answer is yes; you can bake in the microwave. I know this might sound surprising.

The truth is that you can bake any cake you want in the microwave.

Most people think baking a cake in a microwave can only be done in a convection microwave.

Well, I can assure you that that is wrong. So, you shouldn’t worry whether you have a convection microwave or a non-convection microwave.

Final Thoughts on Baking a Cake at Home without an Oven

Mostly, this guide shows step-by-step how to make cake in a pressure cooker, pot, or pan without using an oven.

Baking without an oven is nothing new. It has been invented and used for several decades in different countries.

Most homes in India do not have an oven and use pressure cookers for their daily cooking needs.

There are also other creative ways to make cake at home without an oven, as mentioned above.

And, that being said, this concludes this guide, as you now know how to bake a cake at home without an oven.