There are times when we want to bake a cake and surprise our family with a delicious treat. But, many of us cannot do this because we do not have an oven. If you also find yourself in the same situation, then how to bake a cake in a cooker or a pan?! Now, we know it can be a hassle to make so many pots and cakes in the cooker. But trust us, it’s not as daunting as it sounds. That being said, there are definitely differences when you bake a cake in a cooker/kadhai. There are several things to keep in mind as cooking methods and styles vary between ovens and cookers. There are things that can either make or break your cake. So, if you are planning to make this dessert in a cooker/kadhai, then here we have some tips that will come in handy.
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Here are 5 tips for baking cakes in cooker and kadhai:
1. Preheat the pot
Before making a cake, people usually preheat the oven. Similarly, pre-heat the cooker as well. This heats up the atmosphere inside the cooker, which makes the cake cook faster. For this you can keep pressure cooker or kadhai on medium flame for about 10 minutes.
2. Use Vinegar
Since you’re making the cake with a non-traditional utensil, the texture may be a little dense. So, to get rid of that condensation, you can add a little bit of vinegar to your batter. The vinegar helps to make the cake spongy and soft.
3. Always Grease the Tin
Grease the tin well before putting it in the pot. Greasing the container will make your cake come out easily. Otherwise the cake will stick to the bottom of the pan.
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4. Do not whistle in the cooker
After placing the cake tin in the cooker, cover it with a lid. You don’t need to create pressure in the cooker, so remove the whistle. Whistling is required for some foods, but not for cakes. The goal here is to steam the cake and not create pressure.
5. Salt/Sand Trick
If you don’t have a stand to put the tin on, you can use sand or salt. Just sprinkle 2-3 cups of salt all over the cooker. There should be enough salt added to prevent the cake tin from reaching the bottom. Close the lid and bake your cake without any difficulty.
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The next time you plan to bake in a pot, keep these tips in mind and make the perfect cake. Happy Baking!