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# Steam Cake Recipe

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  | **Prep time**  | 5 min       |
  | **Cook time**  | 1 hr 10 min |
  | **Total time** | 1 hr 15 min |
  | **Serves**     | 1 cake      |
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## Ingredients

### for chocolate cake:

* ¾ cup (170grams) curd / yogurt
* ¾ cup (150 grams) sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* ½ cup 100 grams oil
* 1¼ cup (190 grams) maida / plain flour
* ¼ cup (20 grams) cocoa powder
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ¼ tsp baking soda
* pinch of salt
* ¼ cup milk

### for frosting:

* 2 tbsp (60 grams) butter, room temperature
* 1 cup (135 grams) powdered sugar / icing sugar
* ¼ cup (20 grams) cocoa powder
* ¼ cup heavy cream *(chilled)*
* 1 tsp vanilla extract

## Instructions

1. transfer the cake batter into the round cake mould (dia: 7 inch, height: 4 inch).
2. level up the batter and pat the pan twice to remove the air incorporated into the batter.
3. cover with aluminium foil or place a pate to prevent water from entering while steaming cake.
4. place the cake pan into a steamer with enough water for 70 minutes.
5. spread the generous amount of prepared chocolate frosting over cake.
6. finally, eggless steamed chocolate cake recipe is ready.

## How to make steamed chocolate cake with step by step photo

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large mixing bowl take ¾ cup curd, ¾ cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-3.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    whisk well till the sugar dissolves completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-4.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add ½ cup oil and whisk till the oil combines well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-5.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further sieve 1¼ cup maida, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda and a pinch of salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-6.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well using cut and fold method. do not over mix as the cake turns rubbery and chewy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-7.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add ¼ to ½ cup milk if required and mix well forming thick flowing consistency batter.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-8.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, transfer the cake batter into the round cake mould (dia: 7 inch, height: 4 inch). make sure to grease the mould with butter to avoid sticking and line butter paper at bottom of the tray.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-9.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    level up the batter and pat the pan twice to remove the air incorporated into the batter.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-10.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover with aluminium foil or place a pate to prevent water from entering while steaming cake.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-11.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    place the cake pan into a steamer with enough water. alternatively, place in the preheated oven. bake the cake at 180-degree celsius or 356 degrees fahrenheit for 40 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-12.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    steam for 70 minutes. make sure to add water to the steamer if water finishes off in between.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-13.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    remove the aluminium foil and check if the toothpick inserted comes out clean. cool the cake completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-14.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Chocolate frosting recipe

<Steps>
  <Step>
    now prepare the frosting, by taking 2 tbsp butter in a large bowl.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-15.jpeg" alt="steam cake recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    beat the butter till it turns smooth and fluffy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-16.jpeg" alt="steam cake recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in 1 cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup heavy cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-17.jpeg" alt="steam cake recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well and then beat till the frosting turns smooth and fluffy.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also, continue to beat until thick and firm peaks appear to the frosting. add more icing sugar if frosting is watery.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-18.jpeg" alt="steam cake recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    spread the generous amount of prepared chocolate frosting over cake.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-19.jpeg" alt="steam cake recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, **eggless steamed chocolate cake recipe** is ready, cut the cake into the desired shape and serve. store in the refrigerator to serve later.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/mainPhotos/steam-cake-recipe-eggless-steamed-sponge-chocolate-cake-1-1920x1441.jpeg" alt="eggless steamed sponge chocolate cake" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N0mlAWanUUY" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, steam the cake on medium flame without opening the steamer in between.

* also, add enough water to the steamer to prevent steamer from drying out.

* additionally, the same steam cake can be prepared without adding cocoa powder.

* furthermore, replace maida with wheat flour if you are looking for a healthy cake recipe.

* finally, make sure to cover with aluminium foil to prevent the **steam cake** from turning soggy while steaming.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/eggless-steam-cake-recipe-sponge-cake/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/eggless-steam-cake-recipe-sponge-cake/)
</Note>