Rava Cake in Pressure Cooker is by far the most easiest cake recipe that anyone could ever think of. This Rava Cake is Eggless, has no Maida in it, No Oil and No Butter. Can you believe that?
What is the fuss about making this Rava Cake?
A. As mentioned above it is Eggless, No Maida, No Oil and No Butter.
B. It is a simple and easy to follow recipe that even a 5 year old can make it.
C. Today I made this Rava Cake in a Pressure Cooker.
D. A recipe that can be modified by adding flavours of your choice like Almonds, Tooti Frooti, Mango, Coconut you name it and you get that in this cake.
Sigh!!!
Do I need to say more about this cake. I am sure you are as excited as I was when I first made this cake.
This Rava Cake is one of those cakes with which I started my baking journey 3 years back.
Yes And you will find this recipe on the blog too. Click here if you wish to see my journey from then to now.
So whats the change?
This time I have made this in a pressure cooker and as always a video too.
If you have following me from three years now then I am sorry for the repetition but I promise this post will be useful to you too.
And how is that?
I am sharing my Youtube video here so it would be easy for you to follow. So while you are here I would highly recommend you to check the earlier post too for baking instructions in an oven.
I am wondering how do you guys manage your time?
Ever since I started making Youtube videos I am juggling between my work life and personal life. It seems like I had a lot of time earlier as compared to now.
Since my Mom is here its kinda easy for me to do stuff; like I manage everything related to shooting, editing, photographing, posting and marketing and she takes care of Yo (my daughter) and the house.
I am so blessed.. I know..
But guys seriously if you have any tips to share then just comment below and let me know. I think I am going crazy.
Let me quickly walk you through the flavours of this cake.
Now first of all since this has no Maida in it do not expect this to be a super soft cake. But at the same time you won’t be disappointed by the wonderful texture of Rava or Semolina.
This is not too sweet so I would say would be just perfect with your evening Tea or even in your kids lunch box.
Yes it is a moist cake but little bit on the denser side for obvious reason of not having enough butter or oil. You must definitely check my Pound Cake recipe if you are looking for a lighter cake and if you like to learn the science behind baking.
You can add any flavours of your choice if you wish but today I have just kept it simple.
Here I would like to thank my dear friend Pradnya; my bff for sharing this wonderful recipe with me 4 years back. And since then it has always been a favourite.
If you like this recipe then do tag me, tweet me or instagram me and I would love to follow you and your creations.
Here is the video recipe..
And the written recipe..
Rava Cake in Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rava
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 cup Milk
- 1.5 cups Sugar
- 1.5 tbsp Ghee
- 1 cup Curd
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Start by preheating the cooker. For this place a stand inside the pressure cooker and put the lid on without the gasket and no whistle. Switch the gas onto high heat for 10-15 mins. Meanwhile start with your cake mix.
- In a mixer, combine together milk, sugar and ghee and blend until smooth.
- Transfer it to a bowl and add curd. Mix well. Add in your rava, vanilla extract and baking soda
- Combine everything well and pour it into the prepared cake tin. Bake in the preheated pressure cooker for 60-70 mins on medium flame.
Notes:
1. This cake recipe works fine in any cake moulds and is best suited for 8 inch cake tin. I wanted a pan to fit in the pressure cooker and hence used 6 inch one. Due to which I was left out with some batter which I used in making a cupcake.
2. After 40 mins, check whether the cake is done by lifting the lid on. If not then check in every 10 min interval. Once the tooth pick comes out clean; switch off the gas and let the cake tin be in the cooker for another 5 mins. Remove from cooker, let it cool completely and then un-mould. It took me a total of 65 mins to bake this cake in pressure cooker. Check my earlier post if you wish to bake it in an oven by clicking here. My gas works on electricity hence it took a little long but one that in India I am sure I would take little less time. So please remember to check after 40 mins.
3. You can add any addons like coconut, mango, sliced almonds or tooti frooti.
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Hugs
Sushma
Dr .Afshan Jafri says
I baked this cake today in the cooker for 45 minutes..it is so yummy .my son IPLs enjoying it a lot. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe! I wish I could post the picture of the cake but don’t know wher to post it.
sushma iyer says
Yay Afshan.. that sounds amazing.. thank you for sharing your amazing feedback with us.. appreciate it 🙂
Neelambari says
I tried this cake in a cooker today and it came out amazing. My family loved it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
sushma iyer says
Hey Neelambari.. That is amazing. thank you for sharing your feedback with us.. appreciate it.. really means a lot 🙂
Regards
Sushma
aarti says
hi
I saw your cake video. In that I saw white powder in the vessel in which you poured the whatever was mixed.So is it Maida you appiled to the vessel?
sushma iyer says
Yes butter and flour the baking pan aarti 🙂
Shraddha Salvi says
Hi,
Can you please suggest if i try this recipe with bananas do i need to skip curd? How many bananas to use for this same proportion.
Thanks for the recipe
Regards,Shraddha
sushma iyer says
Hi Shraddha.. you would need curd.. I think 2 bananas would be sufficient..
anu says
Can you please suggest the method for baking this cake in the oven? Thanks
sushma iyer says
Hi Anu.. You can bake this in a preheated oven of 180°C for 45 to 55 mins.
Regards
Sushma
Prachi says
Can we add mango pulp?
sushma iyer says
Hi Prachi.. Yes definitely.. but will have to work out on how much you would add..
Mini says
Can I cook in the oven
sushma iyer says
Yes you can.. 180°C for 60 mins 🙂
Anjana says
Sont we have to put salt or sand while preheating the cooker
sushma iyer says
Hi Anjana..
You can if you want to 🙂
Disha says
Hey
Thanks for the quick and easy recipe.
Just following your steps while making the batter … I have one query ..Does it will work without Baking powder? You asked only to add bai ng soda…no baking powder…
Pleas reply soon.
Thans,
Disha
sushma iyer says
Hi Disha..
Yes it does. Do not worry it will come out good 🙂 And I live in New Zealand so there is some time difference here.. Sorry about that
Regards
Sushma
Deepti Nambiar says
Hi, sushma,
Won’t the cooker get spoilt if I preheat on high flame?
Also, can i steam the cake?
Thank you,
Deepti
sushma iyer says
Hi Deepti..
I keep this cooker only for baking.. There will definitely be some wear and tare.. You could preheat on med high flame if you like for a longer time.. Or else you can also make this in a kadai..
Meaning to try the steaming method too.. will try it soon and update here if it goes well 🙂
Regards
Sushma
Pradeep Naik says
Lovely recipe. I have tried it last week and making it every alternate day. Since we have gas stove, i find 20 mins is enough for baking i preheated. I have shared the recipe to almost 250 odd friends. And most of them are making cake at home during lockdown. My son Avadhuts birthday (11th April) was celebrated with cake of your recipe. Than you once again.
sushma iyer says
Hi Pradeep..
That is fantastic.. I am so pleased to read your comment.. so exciting… thank you so much for trying and also for spreading the word to your friends.. Belated wishes to your son.. he has the most wonderful name and parents.. <3 god bless him..
Regards
Sushma
Pradeep Naik says
🙏 Thank You.
Aarti says
The cake was not too soft.. Also the ghee flavor was less. Please share what could have been added
sushma iyer says
Hi Aarti..
The cake does not have APF at all so it is meant to be little dense.. you can add some APF/MAida to make it soft. Also it is a vanilla flavoured cake for more ghee you can add butter essence..
Regards
Sushma
Aarti says
Thank you. Any proportion for Maida and ghee?
sushma iyer says
Hi Aarti may be you can try by substituting 1/2 cup rava with 1/2 cup maida. And ghee increase to about 1/4 cup. This is just my assumptions and since I have not tried it personally yet I won’t be able to give you a concrete amount.
Kadambari Gonsalves says
Hi
Just wanted to know if I do not want to use curd what can I use ?plz reply
Thanks
sushma iyer says
Hi Kadambari.. since this is an eggless recipe you would need curd
Indu says
Hi, Can I use roasted rava and Eno instead of baking soda? That’s all I have in my pantry at this moment:)
sushma iyer says
Hi Indu.. I think it should work but roasted rava might change the colour of the crumb.
Tanvi saij says
Hello..I have madecthe cake..but somehow my cake is not binded good..scaterred like suji halwa..what can I do now for proper binding ti make cake pieces..plz guide me.TIA.
sushma iyer says
Hi Tanvi..
Did you bake till at the right temperature and time?? Now you cannot serve as cake pieces but you can add some whipped cream or ganache to it and make cake pops and serve. Hope this helps
Regards
Sushma
Neha Mishra says
Dear Sushma,
Hope you’re well and safe. I wanted to drop a quick line to say thank you for this fantastic recipe! It was my brother’s birthday yesterday and i baked this. It was the first ever cake I have and baked and i followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautiful! soft, moist, tasty! Everyone loved it. I would have loved to share pictures but couldn’t find you on instagram and can’t post here.
sushma iyer says
Hi Neha..
Yay!!! I am so pleased to read your comment.. This made me smile.. Thanks for sharing dear.. So good to know that you guys had a good time on your brother’s birthday..
For Instagram there is a direct link under the recipe card. If not my handle name is spicesandflavors or here is the direct link for you: https://www.instagram.com/spicesandflavors/ Would love to see the pictures..
Regards
Sushma
Sridevi Chandrasekar says
Hi. First of all tysm for the recipe. I made this cake and came out yummy..how long can it be stored? How to store it? Whether need to be refrigerated or to be stored at room temperature 🤔
TIA,
Sridevi
sushma iyer says
Hi Sridevi..
I am so pleased to learn that you liked the recipe. You can store it at room temperature for upto 3 days in an airtight container. Glad to know that you liked it. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.. appreciate it..
Regards
Sushma
Ruupa Raaman says
Hi, just want to confirm – No water in the cooker?
sushma iyer says
Hi Ruupa..
No water.. you can add salt if you like.. I have talked about it in the chocolate rava cake post: https://spicesnflavors.com/chocolate-rava-cake-cookerovenmicrowave/
Regards
Sushma
Anusha Krishnaprasad says
Sushma thanks a ton. Its my moms birthday on 7th May amd she had been wanting a homr made Rawa cake. So I wad browsing thr nrt todah for recipes amd came across yours. Wrote it in a book and Off I went to the kitchen alongwith my 3.5 years toddy and lo and behold what an AMAZING cake it turned out to BE. MY MOM LOVED!
THANKS A TON ONCE AGAIN! Would like to send you pictures of the cake. Do let me know how to share them..
Lots of Love,
Anusha.
sushma iyer says
Hi Anusha..
I cannot express in words how much happier I am reading your comment.. Thank you for taking the time to try out the recipe and share your wonderful feedback with us. Appreciate it..
Birthday wishes to your Mom and hugs to the little one.. I too have a 4 yr old and recently we baked this same cake for my mother too.. May be I should upload it as a video on Youtube.. let us see..
And are you there on Instagram?? I would love to see the pictures on there. Here is the link: https://www.instagram.com/spicesandflavors/ If not you can also share on FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/spicesnflavors07/
Regards
Sushma
Sweta D says
HI,
I have some riped bananas and i wanted to make a Ravva banana cake. I like your receipe. Could yyou tell me how many bananas can i add with this recipe of yours? It would be great help.
sushma iyer says
Hi Sweta.. I have never experimented with fruits in the cake.. So not sure but my assumption would be to reduce milk to 1/2 cup and add 2 bananas. This is just what I am thinking but since I have not tried personally I won’t be able to give you a concrete reply. Sorry about that
Regards
Sushma
Sweta D says
Also, i do not have vanilla essence in my home . Is it ok if i skip it?
sushma iyer says
Hi Sweta.. yes you can skip.. Try using cardamom powder instead if you have it.. will taste good.
Regards
Sushma
Ani says
Hi, Thank you for this recipe, i didn’t have enough rava so i used 1 cup rava and 1 cup almond flour, and used just 1 cup of brown sugar, it was still very tasty.
sushma iyer says
Hi Ani.. So good to learn that the substitutions worked.. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Regards
Sushma
Neelina says
Hi, why didn’t you use baking powder here? Any specific reason for not using it
sushma iyer says
HI Neelima..
In this recipe we have baking soda to react with the curd which would bring about the rise needed. If one has to use baking powder in a recipe then reduce the amount of curd in here and it would need some trials and errors. There is no rule as to whether we have to use both in any given recipe. All you need is to create the needed rise so anything can be used. These days people are also experimenting using ENO so no hard and fast rule.
Regards
Sushma
Monica says
Can u tell us measure for 3 cups of rawa cake
sushma iyer says
Hi Monica..
Do you mean you want to make a small cake?? Or do you want to know how much gms does my 1 cup rawa is?? Sorry I am not able to understand your query.
Regards
Sushma
Natasha says
The rava cake turned to be superb I tried
sushma iyer says
That is amazing Natasha.. Glad you liked it 😀