Chocolate Brownie Cake without Oven? Is that even possible? But believe me. This delectable fudgey Chocolate Brownie Cake is made without the help of a microwave. Yes, you heard me right. I used a regular steamer for preparing this cake delight. It is the easiest anyone can make.
Husband and I were discussing about that one special recipe which should be made for commemorating the awesome campaign- #MyFriendAlexa that I undertook with the Blogging community, Blogchatter. This September, we, a group of bloggers got together with the Blogchatter team with the sole aim of improving our Alexa Rank. We learnt a lot, but the fun was merrier. We made new friends, got to know some spectacular blogs and made sure that we completed the campaign in flying colors.
[tweetthis]Dear @blogchatter, @richa_singh -the prime mover behind this community n frens, dis one’s for u.[/tweetthis]
Husband and I had decided not to get a microwave for ourselves. And that was one thing which we mutually agreed (for God’s sake!), though we knew an oven was an important part of an Army Wive’s life. You never know who is banging your doors at the middle of the night, accompanied with a cliched smile and the customary anthem, “Mam…….Coffee, please or Madam, we are hungry! Don’t be alarmed. It is the young officers (and their wives too!!) But, that’s how our life here is – Fun and Unpredictable. It is family. It is celebration.
Our decision of not getting an oven was purely because of my undying love of cooking and experimenting new recipes. If I have an oven, we fear, I would bake cookies and desserts and who but we, will be gorging on them and be ‘extra-healthy’. If you know what I mean.
So, baking a cake was out of question, until I prayed to the Old Gods and New Gods alike, braved my heart and tried my first ever Cooker Cake. It was a huge hit and after about two years, here I go with one of the best things I’ve ever made in my kitchen- Chocolate Brownie Cake!
This cake takes just moments to put together and tastes pretty darn great. It is soft, airy and fine and the texture is smooth. I love the semi-sweet chocolate ganache as well. Top it with a scoop of chocolate ice cream and little chocolate sauce and you are ready to conquer the world!
This cake takes just moments to put together and tastes pretty darn great. It is soft, airy and fine and the texture is smooth. I love the semi-sweet chocolate ganache as well.
Ingredients
- Butter - 1/2cup
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Flour - 1/2 cup
- Cocoa powder - 1/4 cup
- Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
- Baking powder - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - a pinch
- Egg - 1
- Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
- Butter - to grease
- Water - to steam
- Condensed milk - 1/4 cup
- Cocoa powder - 1/4tsp
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - a pinch
Instructions
- Melt the ingredients in Batch 1.
- Mix together the ingredients in Batch 2. Pour the melted Batch 1 onto 2 and whick well.
- Beat the batch 3 ingredients and add to the above mixture.
- Grease a baking pan with butter and pour the mixture.
- Steam for about 40 mins.
- Insert a fork or toothpick to check if the cake is ready. If it comes out clean, then the cake is done.
- Combine and heat the ingredients until it thickens.
- Let it cool for five minutes and add atop the cake,
- Refrigerate for 30 mins Serve with a scoop of icecream.
Notes
You can add a tbsp of instant coffee powder to Batch 2 ingredients. Coffee powder enhances the cocoa flavor.
[tweetthis]Chocolate Brownie Cake made in a steamer![/tweetthis]
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OH MY GOD! I saw this post first thing in the morning today and all I can do is DROOOOOL! 😀
this must be delicious. x
I have never baked a cake without an oven! This is looking sinful! Yum Yum, I like the photo too The Thirds rule always works, try that next time
That looks delicious and the recipe is simple. Tell me more about steaming. Where did you put that baking pan? in the cooker? I know I know – I don’t know much 🙂
I love baking the chocolate cake the steamed way because it was the very first cake I baked in my life. Steamed cakes are delicious and should be talked about more often.
Love your presentation & the pictures <3
Dear Shalini
your recipes are getting more and more delicious. I’m out of my kitchen and can’t wait to get back and try all your recipes one by delicious one….The YOs must love you and come banging at your door even when they’re not hungry when they smell a whiff of something tantalizing as they walk past your house.