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How to Make Cake in a Rice Cooker

This Rice Cooker Cake is a light, fluffy dessert made with just a few simple ingredients and no oven. Perfect for beginners, it's a versatile and delightful treat for any occasion!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 3 eggs
  • 50 g sugar
  • 40 g cornstarch
  • 240 g Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 drops vanilla extract
  • small amount corn oil for greasing the rice cooker inner pot
  • Optional Decorations
  • appropriate amount condensed milk
  • appropriate amount yogurt
  • small amount osmanthus flowers

Instructions

  • Separate egg whites and yolks: Crack 3 eggs into a bowl and use a spoon to separate the whites and yolks. Chill the egg whites in the refrigerator.
  • Whip the egg yolks: Add 50g sugar to the egg yolks. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture lightens in color and becomes slightly fluffy.
  • Prepare the batter: Gradually sift 40g cornstarch into the whipped egg yolks. Mix until no lumps remain. Add 240g Greek yogurt and stir until smooth and silky.
  • Whip the egg whites: Remove the egg whites from the fridge. Add 1/4 tsp salt and 3 drops of vanilla extract. Whip the egg whites until they reach a soft peak consistency, where the peaks hold their shape but slightly droop when the whisk is lifted, and the mixture doesn't fall out if the bowl is turned upside down.
  • Combine the mixtures: Gently fold a portion of the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it. Then pour the yolk mixture back into the remaining egg whites. Use a spatula to gently fold until just combined, ensuring no streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to prevent deflating the batter.
  • Prepare the rice cooker: Grease the rice cooker's inner pot with a small amount of corn oil using a paper towel to ensure an even coating.
  • Cook the cake: Pour the batter into the greased inner pot. Gently tap the pot on the countertop to release air bubbles. If your rice cooker has a “cake” function, use it. Otherwise, select the “cook” function for 20–25 minutes (adjust based on your cooker's power), then switch to “keep warm” for 40 minutes.
  • Decorate (optional): Once the cake is cooked, let it cool slightly. For a richer flavor, carve a small hole in the center and pour in a mixture of condensed milk and yogurt. Sprinkle with osmanthus flowers for an elegant finish.