No-Oven Rice Cooker Cake (Print Version)

Soft, fluffy cake made easily in a rice cooker. Enjoy a moist treat with minimal fuss and no oven required.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil, such as canola or sunflower
08 - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

09 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts, optional

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease the inner bowl of the rice cooker with butter or nonstick spray, ensuring full coverage for easy release.
02 - Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to distribute leavening and seasonings evenly.
03 - Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Whisk in whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts, if desired. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense texture.
05 - Transfer batter to the prepared rice cooker bowl and smooth the surface with a spatula.
06 - Close the lid and select the 'Cook' function. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. If the cooker switches to 'Warm' before completion, wait five minutes and restart 'Cook' as necessary.
07 - Let cake cool in the rice cooker for ten minutes. Carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses only pantry staples you likely already have
  • Saves energy and oven space bakes perfectly even on warm days
  • Soft and fluffy result with no fancy equipment needed
  • Versatile for flavor addins or dietary tweaks
02 -
  • High in energy and comforting for afternoon tea
  • One bowl batter keeps cleanup minimal
  • Perfect for kitchens without an oven or on the go
03 -
  • Mix the batter only until just blended Overmixing makes the cake tough
  • Check your rice cookers manual Some will need multiple Cook cycles
  • Cleaning the pot right after unmolding makes washing up so much easier
  • Try inserting parchment on the bottom for extra easy removal if your cakes tend to stick

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