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eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Vegetarian love eggless vanilla sponge cake and here we show you how to make eggless vanilla sponge cake made in a pressure cooker. Many Indians want eggless cake recipe in a pressure cooker and hence we have made this easy eggless vanilla sponge cake made in a pressure cooker.
We show you how to prepare the pressure cooker in 7 steps to make Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk. Then we show in detail how to make the batter in 13 steps for eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker. Last but but not least is the 10 steps on how to make the cake in the pressure cooker.
Ingredients to make Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk are easily available at your local grocery store. The Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk is made from plain flour, condensed milk, vanilla essence, baking powder, baking soda and butter for greasing.
Some tips to make eggless vanilla sponge cake made in a pressure cooker. 1. Sprinkle the salt at the base of a deep pressure cooker. Salt absorbs heat from the bottom and helps in baking the cake, we do not add water as it starts steaming and forms moisture in the cake. 2. It is important to add both baking powder and baking soda in this eggless vanilla sponge cake recipe since we are not using eggs and they act as leavening agents that help in making the eggless vanilla sponge cake fluffy and soft. 3. Sifting the dry ingredients helps in removing any lumps and impurities from the flour before it incorporates into the batter. It also helps in mixing all the ingredients evenly and introduces air to the cake batter. 4. In this eggless vanilla pressure cooker cake recipe, we have used condensed milk as an egg replacement that will help in keeping the cake moist. There is no need to add any extra sugar as condensed milk is sweet enough for sweetening the entire cake. 5. Always remember while combining dry and wet ingredients, you do not over-mix. By over-mixing, you will knock out all the air and end up with a dense sponge cake.
The humble pressure cooker teams up with common ingredients to give you a fabulous, eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker which you can just slice and serve warm with tea or use as a base for more elaborate creations.
While making this eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker try to use the biggest burner on your stove, keeping at a low flame, so that the base of the cooker heats up slowly and uniformly.
You can also try other easy cakes like the Eggless Chocolate Cake, Pineapple Sponge Cake and Microwave Vanilla Sponge Cake.
Learn how to make eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milkeggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | with step by step photos below.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
1 cake
Ingredients
For Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup condensed milk
4 tbsp melted butter
1 cup salt
melted butter for greasing
plain flour (maida) for dusting
Method
- To make eggless vanilla sponge cake, grease a 150 mm. (6") diameter cake tin with butter on all the sides. Dust it with plain flour and sift to ensure uniform distribution of the flour.
- Shake and tap the tin to remove the excess flour and keep aside.
- Sieve the plain flour, baking powder and baking soda in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Combine the condensed milk, melted butter and vanilla essence in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add the prepared sieved plain flour mixture, mix it well and add and approx. 4 to 5 tbsp of water and mix gently with help of a spatula.
- Pour the prepared cake batter into the greased and dusted tin and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the salt at the base of a pressure cooker, and place a steel ring stand and a perforated plate over it.
- Cover it with a lid (with the ring on the lid but without the whistle) and heat on a medium for 5 minutes.
- Open the lid of the pressure cooker, place the cake tin on the perforated plate.
- Cover it with a lid (with the ring on the lid but without the whistle) and steam on a medium for 20 to 25 minutes or till the cake is done.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Invert the tin over a wire rack and tap sharply to unmould the cake or use a knife to loosen the edges of the cake.
- Use the eggless vanilla sponge cake immediately or as required.
Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake ( Pressure Cooker) recipe Video by Tarla Dalal
Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake ( Pressure Cooker) recipe with step by step photos
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Before baking, make sure to grease and dust the tin very well.
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Sieving the dry ingredients are very important for the recipe. It helps making the cake light and airy.
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After adding salt in the pressure cooker, make sure to preheat with the lid (without whistle) on a medium flame for atleast 5 minutes.
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Once the cake batter tin has been put inside the cooker, make sure to slower the flame and cook for desired time.
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Once the eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | is done, allow it to cool slightly in the cooker itself, as the cooking process is still on.
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Before baking, make sure to grease and dust the tin very well.
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Preparation for eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | Before we start making the batter for eggless vanilla sponge cake, grease a 150 mm. (6”) diameter cake tin with butter on all sides.
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Place paper below the cake tin and dust with plain flour to ensure uniform distribution. You can even line with a parchment paper or aluminum foil instead of dry flour.
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Shake and tap the tin to remove the excess flour and keep aside.
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Sprinkle the salt at the base of a deep pressure cooker. Salt absorbs heat from the bottom and helps in baking the cake, we do not add water as it starts steaming and forms moisture in the cake. Salt can be replaced with sand as both prevent the cooker from overheating. Make sure you fill up to 2-3 inches from the bottom. Any heavy bottomed aluminium pressure cooker works well to use as an oven for cake baking.
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Place a steel ring stand. It provides height and creates some space between the cake tin and salt. The bottom of the vanilla sponge cake may get burnt if you place the cake tin directly.
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Place a perforated plate over it. The perforated plate will help in passing the heat from bottom and help in baking the cake nicely.
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Cover it with a lid (with the ring on the lid but without the whistle) and heat on a medium for 5 minutes in order to maintain a temperature as in a preheated oven.
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Preparation for eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | Before we start making the batter for eggless vanilla sponge cake, grease a 150 mm. (6”) diameter cake tin with butter on all sides.
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To make the batter for eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | place a sieve on a deep bowl and add maida.
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Add baking powder. Check the use-by date or else your vanilla pressure cooker cake will not rise.
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Add baking soda. It is important to add both baking powder and baking soda in this eggless vanilla sponge cake recipe since we are not using eggs and they act as leavening agents that help in making the vanilla sponge cake fluffy and soft.
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Mix well and sift everything together. Keep the dry ingredients aside. Sifting the dry ingredients helps in removing any lumps and impurities from the flour before it incorporates into the batter. It also helps in mixing all the ingredients evenly and introduces air to the cake batter.
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To combine wet ingredients for eggless vanilla cake, in a deep bowl take the condensed milk. In this eggless vanilla pressure cooker cake recipe, we have used condensed milk as an egg replacement that will help in keeping the cake moist. There is no need to add any extra sugar as condensed milk is sweet enough for sweetening the entire cake.
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Add melted butter. You can melt the butter in a microwave or on the stovetop. Just heat the butter until it is just melted and bring down to room temperature before adding. If you are planning to store this eggless vanilla sponge cake then typically, use oil instead of butter as butter solidifies after a day or so and the cake turns solid.
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To make the batter for pressure cooker vanilla cake, place a sieve on a deep bowl and add maida.
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Mix well using a spatula.
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Add the prepared sieved plain flour mixture.
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Mix it gently using a spatula.
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To adjust the consistency add approx. 4 to 5 tbsp of water. You may require more or less water depending on the quality of the flour to reach a dropping consistency.
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Mix gently with the help of a spatula. Always remember while combining dry and wet ingredients, you do not over-mix. By over-mixing, you will knock out all the air and end up with a dense sponge cake. Try to follow the cut and fold method which means cutting through the mixture with the edge of a spatula and sliding it along the bottom of the bowl and bringing it up at the side so as to lift the lower portion of the mixture and fold it over the upper portion.
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- And our eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | batter is ready to be cooked in a pressure cooker. Be quick and do not let the batter sit idle for too long after mixing or else the effect of baking soda will not be seen and you will get a dense sponge cake.
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To make the batter for eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | place a sieve on a deep bowl and add maida.
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To prepare basic eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | without oven, pour prepared cake batter into the greased and dusted tin.
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- Spread it evenly and tap it gently on your kitchen counter to remove excess air.
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Open the lid of the pressure cooker, place the cake tin on the perforated plate.
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Cover it with a lid (with the ring on the lid but without the whistle) and steam on a medium for 20 to 25 minutes or till the cake is done. Always maintain on low-medium flame and not high as the cake does not get cooked from inside and burns completely from the outside.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Carefully remove it and keep aside to cool for 10 minutes. Before removing you can check the cake by inserting a toothpick in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean that means the cake is ready or else bake it for some more time.
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Use a knife to loosen the edges of the cake.
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- Invert the tin over a wire rack.
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Tap sharply to unmould the cake and then flip it again. This being a cooker cake it will be darker on the sides and bottom as compared to the top of vanilla sponge cake.
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Use eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | immediately or as required. Cut it into wedges and serve with a cup of tea.
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- Pressure Cooker Rava Cake, Microwave Chocolate Sponge Cake, Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake in A Microwave are some other cake recipes that you can try without an oven.
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To prepare basic eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | without oven, pour prepared cake batter into the greased and dusted tin.
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- Make sure the pressure cooker is little bigger in size than the cake tin so that it doesn’t get stuck and the sponge cake gets cooked evenly.
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- Q. Why is 1 cup salt used in making Eggless vanilla sponge cake? 1 cup salt is used at the base of the pressure cooker. The salt will insulate the cooker since you won't be using water. This way the pressure cooker will function in a similar way as any oven.
- Q. No sugar is used in the recipe, how will the cake get its sweetness? We have used condensed milk instead of sugar. eggless vanilla sponge cake made in pressure cooker | Indian style eggless vanilla sponge cake using condensed milk | gets it sweetness from condensed milk.
- Q. If I don't want to use pressure cooker instead I use oven, the recipe will be the same or there is a change in the recipe? No, there will be no change in the recipe. You can use the same recipe and bake the Eggless vanilla sponge cake at 180 deg C for 20 25 min.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 258 cal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 9.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 18.3 mg |
| Sodium | 20300.2 mg |
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Mahamaya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Mam, What is the equivalent weight of 1 cup maida and 4 tbsp butter? Also can I use normal milk and powdered sugar instead of condensed milk?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Mahamaya, 1 cup of maida is 200gms. and 4 tbsp butter is approx 50gms. you can try with milk and powdered sugar..
Foodie #679485
March 13, 2025, midnight
Archana
March 13, 2025, midnight
the recipe is a magic potion... thanks a lot
Roshni
March 13, 2025, midnight
Wat does one cup maida mean in grams
Sonali Sharma
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this recipe, following the exact proportions and steps, but my cake turned out bitter. I really don''t know where I went wrong. Can it be due to baking powder Or baking soda or the essence? Please guide me based on your experience.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Probably the baking soda must not have been fresh.
Khushaly
March 13, 2025, midnight
Am I suppose to cover the whistle portion of the cooker with a bowl or something or leave it open without the whistle on while the cake is cooking? Kindly revert asap!
Nazeeba
March 13, 2025, midnight
Instead of addinf butter can I use ghee
Rajiv
March 13, 2025, midnight
Surely this is yummy. My whole family love it very much, So we make it again and again.
Pratibha
March 13, 2025, midnight
My cake did not get swollen from centre.wat to do. I followed entire instruction.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Pratibha, Make sure the flame while cooking the cake.. as if it differs, the cooking process also slows down.. and also check if the baking soda and the baking power are active..
tia agrawal
March 13, 2025, midnight
mam.. in place of condensed milk can we use anything else..
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Tia, you can do two things 1)use 1 cup plain curd 2)Make a mixture of oil water baking soda in equal quantities. Do try and share your feed back. Happy Cooking!!!
amruta
March 13, 2025, midnight
hello madam, this cooker cake didnt rise enough.. shall I try in an electric oven?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Amruta, Pressure cooker cake does rise well we have tried it here, but if you have an oven try this below recipe http://www.tarladalal.com/Eggless-Vanilla-Sponge-Cake-(-Eggless-Desserts-Recipe)-36865r
Sayali
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi I want to use the oven instead. What temperature and how long would it require to cook?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sayali, You can try this below recipe http://www.tarladalal.com/Eggless-Sponge-Cake-108r
Anjali
March 13, 2025, midnight
What alternative we can used instead of condensed milk in eggless sponge cake .. please write the quantity of same recipe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, we would advice you to make it as the consistency and cake is better than just sugar...
poornima
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this today in a microwave oven.the cake came out well but it was a little bit dry.i added 1cup condensed milk instead of 3/4 cup, still the sweetness was little less.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, You can always add more sweetness if you wish to, this is a sponge recipe so it is not very sweet, serve it with whipped cream or ice cream and it will taste perfect.
khushi
March 13, 2025, midnight
hello mam what is measurement of 3/4 condensed milk in grams or ml ?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Khushi, Approx. 150 ml
varsha
March 13, 2025, midnight
A life saver cake recipe. I dont have oven or microwave at home. So happy to make a recipe inspite of that. Was very soft and fragrant. The vanilla fragrance was amazing. the tip of cooking on a low flame on the biggest burner was right. Superb recipe..
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Varsha , we are delighted you loved the Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake recipe and it came out perfectly. Well done! Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Manika Mangal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Can I use the same salt for baking another cake? Thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, yes you can..
Rita
March 13, 2025, midnight
Manoj
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried making this cake n it went well. But the taste isn''t upto the mark. Did adding more baking powder made the taste of the cake bad?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, This is a tried and tested recipe its is a basic sponge cake. you can make a full decorated cake with it. which is best to make from this sponge.
Varsha Thakore
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi nice recipe can this be made in idli cooker can we use salted butter also
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
You can try using an idli cooker using the same method. Salted butter can also be used in this recipe.
Divya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Found this recipe after so many years! Brought back my childhood memories! Real yummy recipe. Thank you!!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Divya great to hear that.
Richa
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi mam is there is any alternative of vanilla essence because in this lockdown I''m not finding it.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Richa, since this Vanilla sponge cake, vanilla essence is required. You can skip adding it if not available, you can also add any other essence instead of vanilla to give the cake a taste and flavor.
Richa
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi mam is there is any alternative of vanilla essence because in this lockdown I''m not finding it.
ramniya
March 13, 2025, midnight
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