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Steamed Chocolate Cake Recipe

June 9, 2015 By Aarthi 65 Comments

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Steamed Chocolate Cake , one of my most requested recipe and i wanted to bake it, hmm rather steam it for quite a long time..Finally i tried it yesterday and it turned out great..

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This cake turned out so soft and yummy, you will never believe that it is made in a steamer..Plus for those who dont own a oven, you can try this yummy steamed cake.

Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..
Preparation Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 45 mins to 50 mins
Serves : 5 to 6 slices
Recipe Source : Cornercafe


Ingredients:

All Purpose Flour / Maida – 3/4 cup / 90 grams
Sugar – 1/2 cup / 100 grams
Baking Soda / Cooking Soda – 1/4 tsp
Baking Powder – 1 tsp
Egg – 1
Oil – 1/4 cup / 60 ml
Cocoa Powder – 2 tblspn
Milk – 1/2 cup / 120 ml
Vanilla Essence – 1/2 tsp
Chocolate Fudge Icing – 1 batch (recipe here)
Chocolate Semia as needed for decorating

Method:

Take sugar, oil, milk, vanilla,egg in a bowl and mix well.

Take flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder in  a bowl and mix well.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and give a good mix.

Pour this into the prepared pan cover it lightly with a oiled foil, the oil side should be down .

Place it in a steamer and Steam this for 40 to 45 mins, insert a toothpick to see whether it is done or not. If it comes clean then it is done. Let it cool for 15 to 30 mins.

Now run a knife around the sides, invert it to a cake plate. 

Peel off the parchment. Pour the icing over it and sprinkle with chocolate semia.

Serve.

Pictorial:
take all your ingredients
Line the bottom of the baking pan with parchment
and oil the tin completely
Now take sugar in a bowl
add in oil
add in milk
add in egg
add in vanilla
mix well and set aside
Take flour in a bowl
add in cocoa powder
Add in baking soda and baking powder
mix well
now it is all mixed
pour the wet mix in
mix well
fold gently
batter done
Pour this in the tin
oil the foil paper lightly
cover it very lightly, done wrap it tight..You just dont
want the steam water to fall on the cake
heat a steamer
place tin over it
cover and steam cook
Now the cake is baked, this is why you have to oil the foil
before covering the cake, i forgot to oil the foil so my
cake top layer got stuck on the foil.
invert it to a plate
peel off the parchment
Now time to frost the cake..
I made a batch of my chocolate fudge icing
Pour it over the cake
spread it lightly using a spoon
Yum
Sprinkle with chocolate semia
And enjoy
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Filed Under: baked, Chocolate, Christmas Cakes, Christmas Special Recipes, Recent Recipes, Viewers Requested Recipe

About Aarthi

Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours!

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  1. Anonymous

    June 9, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Hi Aarthi,
    The cakes looks really lovely. I would like to know if we can use wheat flour instead of maida. What kind of ?steamer are using for steaming the cake. Can we steam it in regular idli cooker?

    Reply
  2. Anonymous

    June 9, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Can I use the same recipe & bake in oven?

    Reply
  3. Anonymous

    June 9, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    Hi aarthi
    please post an egg less version

    Reply
  4. Kshama Bhandari

    June 9, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    V hv to Steam it fr how much tym?

    Reply
  5. Kshama Bhandari

    June 9, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    V HV to steam it fr how much tym ?

    Reply
  6. Anonymous

    June 10, 2015 at 4:04 am

    Looks good. I have baked cakes with oil and butter. Notice that those with oil tend to be hard when you refrigerate it and defrosting it doesn't revert it to the original texture. Butter cakes defrost faster and get back to original texture.

    What is your experience? Thanks.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous

    June 10, 2015 at 5:22 am

    Hi, Can this be baked in a regular OTG? If yes then at what temperature and for how long?

    Reply
  8. aarthi dhanraj

    June 10, 2015 at 6:11 am

    dear arts,
    urrently dont have foil in hand. Wat can i do instead?

    Reply
  9. Shoba

    June 10, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Hi aarthi, made this tdy….very easy, fast n tasty cake. Thanks yar

    Reply
  10. Komathi G

    June 10, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Hi Aarthi…. ur simply great…..

    I keep checkin ur blog every half an hour….

    for 1 day u post so many recipies…. ur simply awesome…..

    ppl at ur home are really lucky to taste these foods daily…..

    I was really happy after seeing this post as i was waiting for such cake…

    Regarding this recipie.. can u post any other flavoured steam cake… My hubby doesnt like chocalate flavour….

    And i hav a doubt on the softness and sponginess of the cake… is it same as the normal one?

    Reply
  11. Aarthi

    June 10, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    @Kshama Bhandariit depends, it may take anywhere from 35 to 50 mins. It is mentioned in the written recipe

    Reply
  12. Aarthi

    June 10, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    @Anonymousi found that cakes with oil tends to be more soft and moist

    Reply
  13. Aarthi

    June 10, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    @Anonymousi haven't tried baking this. So not sure about baking

    Reply
  14. Aarthi

    June 10, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    @aarthi dhanrajcover it with a plastic wrap or parchment paper

    Reply
  15. Aarthi

    June 10, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    @Komathi GIt stays soft and moist like normal cakes

    Reply
  16. Aarthi

    June 10, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    @AnonymousI am not sure about baking this cake. this recipe is meant for steaming

    Reply
  17. Aarthi

    June 10, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    @Anonymousi am using idli steamer

    Reply
  18. seemantinee

    June 10, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    Can i use curd unstead of egg? And if yes how much

    Reply
  19. Aarthi

    June 10, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    @seemantineei am not sure, but you can try using it. Just let me know how it turns out

    Reply
  20. Anonymous

    June 11, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Nice. Thanks to all receips..
    shall I use normal idly steamer with water..
    Padma

    Reply
  21. Anonymous

    June 11, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    Nice. Thanks to all receips..
    shall I use normal idly steamer with water..
    Padma

    Reply
  22. Aarthi

    June 13, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    @Anonymousyes u can use normal ones.

    Reply
  23. Anonymous

    July 20, 2015 at 2:57 am

    Can I make eggless vanilla cake in steamer??

    Reply
  24. Aarthi

    July 20, 2015 at 5:55 am

    @Anonymouswill soon share a steamed vanilla cake recipe

    Reply
  25. Anonymous

    August 26, 2015 at 1:03 am

    hi can i use cake flour?

    Reply
  26. Aarthi

    August 26, 2015 at 6:49 am

    @Anonymousyes u can use cake flour

    Reply
  27. Anonymous

    September 16, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Hi Aarthi,

    Can I use blackforest cake recipe here?

    Reply
  28. Aarthi

    September 18, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    @Anonymousnot sure about that ..haven't tried so far

    Reply
  29. Anonymous

    October 8, 2015 at 11:30 am

    hi….
    I tried this cake twice but it turned out soggy
    what's wrong??

    Reply
  30. Aarthi

    October 12, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    @Anonymousmay be some issues with measurements. Or the cake is not steamed enough..Steam more time

    Reply
  31. Karmilla

    October 25, 2015 at 6:29 am

    I tried it yesterday. Steam for 45 mins. But it wasnt cooked. I will try it again today, for maybe 2 hours of steaming.

    Reply
  32. Aarthi

    October 29, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    @Karmillait doesn't need that much steaming time. I think these is some issues with measurements

    Reply
  33. Keerthana

    November 28, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. It helped me a lot as I don't have oven and really wanted to bake a good cake. I might have done some small mistakes and my measurements were also not so accurate but still my cake turned very well and tasty

    Reply
  34. vishali m

    November 29, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    I have not baking pan…so how did I using?

    Reply
  35. Aarthi

    December 1, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    @vishali mu can use any stainless steel pan just like it with foil and grease it well

    Reply
  36. Anonymous

    December 26, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    Hi ,

    I tried this cake recipe , for the first time trying out any cake recipe and it turned out awesome and the credit goes to you .the cake was so soft and was yummy.KUDOS TO YOU ..you inspire others to cook…

    Reply
  37. Akshata Ramesh

    January 1, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Hi, can I steam the cake in a cooker too?
    Thanks
    Akshata

    Reply
  38. Akshata Ramesh

    January 1, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    Do I have to put water in the steamer?

    Reply
  39. Aarthi

    January 5, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    @Akshata Rameshyes ofcourse you have to..

    Reply
  40. Aarthi

    January 5, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    @Akshata Rameshu can steam in cooker. but dont put whistle

    Reply
  41. Anonymous

    January 20, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Hi. Can I double this recipe for a bigger cake?

    Reply
  42. Aarthi

    January 20, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    @Anonymousyes u can, adjust the timing accordingly

    Reply
  43. Anjana Rao

    February 18, 2016 at 8:53 am

    Such an easy recipe..loved it

    Reply
  44. Anonymous

    February 20, 2016 at 5:18 am

    Hi Aarthi,
    Thank u so much for such an awesome cake.
    I made it on my 5th anniversary on 19 feb, it was my first attempt n it really came out grt.
    My husband loved it.

    Thanks,
    Deepti

    Reply
  45. Anonymous

    February 20, 2016 at 5:19 am

    Hi Aarthi,
    Thank u so much for such an awesome cake.
    I made it on my 5th anniversary on 19 feb, it was my first attempt n it really came out grt.
    My husband loved it.

    Thanks,
    Deepti

    Reply
  46. Anonymous

    March 6, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Should I cook in sim or full flame

    Reply
  47. Aarthi

    March 7, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    @Anonymousmedium flame is better

    Reply
  48. Anonymous

    July 21, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    Hi Aarthi, I have been following your recipes the baby section for quite some time.never once i wrote how well they came out.all your recipes have helped me a lot And special mention of the aabove chocolate cake.it came out wonderful so soft and well cooked.I m trying for the first time and steamed it in a pressure cooker without whistle for 40 mins.it came out perfect.everyone at home enjoyed.thank you.

    Reply
  49. Anonymous

    November 30, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Mam,I tried this recipe,but it was a disaster. I just did as per you mentioned. It hasn't cooked well.It was not spongy at all.I don't know where the mistake happened. Can you help me mam.

    Reply
    • Aarthi

      November 30, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      If it didn't cook well, just steam it for longer time

      Reply
  50. saumya gunawardana

    January 27, 2017 at 10:03 am

    What can I use instead of baking soda?

    Reply
    • Aarthi

      January 27, 2017 at 11:15 am

      it cannot be skipped

      Reply
  51. Nishath Fathima

    February 16, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Hi Aarthi,
    I don't have currently parchment paper at home ,can I grease pan with butter and pour the batter in pan to steam ?

    Reply
  52. Reshma

    July 1, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    The steamer should be pre steamed? Or after placing the batter we should on the gas ? Pls reply

    Reply
  53. Jasee

    July 1, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Hi Arthi
    I think there s a problem in the measurement.
    You written 3/4 cups 90 gram
    N 1/2 cup 100 gm

    Reply
    • Lene

      March 22, 2020 at 8:43 am

      Look simple. Will try tonight

      Reply
  54. Min

    September 14, 2017 at 4:12 am

    Hi what size pan do you use? will an 8 inch round pan work well for that steaming time?

    Reply
    • Aarthi

      September 15, 2017 at 4:28 am

      i used a 6 inch pan.

      Reply
  55. DessertLvr

    January 11, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    Can we use ganache for icing?? I mean the recipe for ganache which u had posted..?
    I had tried this recipe once without frosting and the cake had turned out great. Thanks for this mouthwatering but easy recipe!
    Hope you would reply ASAP..cos its really urgent maam😊

    Reply
    • Aarthi

      January 17, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      yes u can

      Reply
  56. Bailey

    April 18, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    Hi Aarthi,
    It was the first time I was trying out for steam cake and let me tell you, it turned out amazing! Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  57. Summy

    August 20, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    Can i make it with whole wheat in place of all purpose flour?

    Reply
  58. Manjula

    August 1, 2019 at 2:42 am

    Mam can we use brown sugar instead of white sugar??

    Reply
    • Aarthi

      August 5, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      yes u can

      Reply
  59. Mary Pinto

    September 3, 2019 at 2:55 am

    Hi arti I am a great fan of urs I have been following you since 10 years now u are really an inspiration in my life thank you. And about this recipe oh I love it tried n packed it for many many people. Thank you dear. God bless ur beautiful gals.

    Reply

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