Make a sponge cake with a pressure cooker - tips

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You may not believe it, but you really don't need an oven to make a sponge cake. Simply put the sponge cake in a prepared mold that is about the size of a pressure cooker or electric pressure cooker. To use a pressure cooker as an oven, you will remove the gasket and drain valve. Watch the pressure cooker's temperature for the correct sponge cake. With the more “hands-free” option, you put the electric pressure cooker in baking mode and adjust the temperature. You will be amazed with your finished product!

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Method 1 of 3: Prepare the dough and cake mold

Mix the sponge cake. Follow your favorite sponge cake recipe or mix commercially available sponge cake according to the package instructions. You do not need to adjust the batter recipe.
Choose a cake mold. You can use a metal, pyrex glass or silicone mold as long as the mold fits your pressure cooker. Try the following sizes according to the size of the pressure cooker you use:
- 3-liter pressure cooker: can use molds 8cm × 8cm, 10cm × 7,5cm, 10cm × 10cm, 3cm × 8cm, 15cm × 8cm
- Pressure cooker capacity 6 liters: can use molds 8cm × 8cm, 10cm × 8cm, 10cm × 10cm, 13cm × 8cm, 13cm × 13cm, 15cm × 8cm, 18cm × 10cm
- Pressure cooker 8 liter capacity: can use molds 8cm × 8cm, 10cm × 8cm, 10cm × 10cm, 13cm × 8cm, 13cm × 13cm, 15cm × 8cm, 18cm × 10cm, 20cm × 8cm, 20cm × 10cm
Anti-stick for cake molds. Spray the non-stick product onto the square or round sponge cake. If you don't have a nonstick spray, spread the shortening or butter on the bottom and sides of the mold. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of flour into the mold and tap lightly so that the flour adheres evenly to the surface. Discard the remaining dough in the mold.
Pour the sponge cake into the mold. Scoop all the batter into the prepared mold. Spread the dough in the mold with the back of a spoon or a scrubbing knife. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Use a pressure cooker to heat on the stove

Remove the pressure cooker gasket and drain valve. Since you don't add water to the pressure cooker, you don't need a gasket. Remove the rubber insulation pad from the lid and set aside. You can also remove the drain valve.
- Although you usually need to add water to the pressure cooker, if you don't add water, you will have a scones instead of a steamed cake. Use this method only if you have a pressure cooker with stainless steel or aluminum.
Add 1.5 cups (300 grams) of salt to the pressure cooker. Spread the salt at the bottom of the pressure cooker so that it is even. Salt will act as an insulator for the pressure cooker because you don't use water.
Place the steamer on the bottom of the pressure cooker. Place the steamer at the bottom of the pressure cooker so that the heat can evenly disperse and the bottom of the cake will not burn.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can place the grill at the bottom of the pressure cooker.
Heat the pressure cooker on high heat for about 2 minutes. Cover the pressure cooker and turn the stove to high heat. Preheat the pressure oven before you put the cake mold in the pan.
Place the cake mold in the pressure cooker and cover. Wear kitchen gloves when you open the hot pressure cooker lid. Carefully place the mold with sponge cake on the food steamer in the pressure cooker, and then put the lid on the pot.
Turn the stove to medium heat and cook the pressure cooker for about 5 minutes. The sponge cake will start to float and ripen.
Turn the stove to low heat and bake according to the recipe instructions. Since you don't really use pressure, the time it takes to bake your muffins in a pressure cooker will be about the same time as a regular oven. Follow the baking times as directed in the recipe or on the pre-mixed dough packaging.
Check out the cake. To check if the cake is cooked, place a toothpick or pie tester in the center of the cake. If the tester does not stick to the dough after being removed, turn off the heat. Otherwise, you will check the cake again in 3-5 minutes.
Wait for the cake to cool and take out the cake mold. You will wait for the cake to cool down before taking it out of the pressure cooker. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Use an electric pressure cooker

Fill the pressure cooker with 1 cup (240 ml) of water. After you add water, place the steamer in the pot so that the cake mold does not come in direct contact with the removable pot.
Place the mold in the pressure cooker. The mold containing the dough should be placed on the food steamer.
Cover the pressure cooker and lock tightly. You will place the lid on the pressure cooker and turn clockwise until tight. Most pressure cookers will not work if the lid is not properly closed.
Set the pressure cooker in baking mode or high heat. Turn on the pressure cooker and choose a baking mode. If your pressure cooker does not have this option, you will use the manual setting to switch the pressure cooker to the high-heat setting.
Adjust the temperature according to the type of cake you want to create. If you want the cake with a loose texture and not drying properly, you will set the temperature of the pressure cooker to "Less" (Small). Most standard pancakes or pre-made batter are fine on normal heat. If you want to make a thick texture, brownie or cheesecake, set the temperature of the pressure cooker to "More".
Cut the guided baking time in half. See the pre-mix dough recipe and packaging instructions for the baking times according to the mold size you use. Cut that time in half when you're using a pressure cooker.
- For example, if your recipe requires baking for 50 minutes, you'll bake it in the pressure oven for about 25 minutes.
Release the pressure for about 10 minutes. When the pressure cooker cools down, the pressure also drops itself. Once the floating valve is lowered, you can rotate the cap counterclockwise and pull the valve up.
Check to see if the cake is cooked. To check the cake, you will place a toothpick in the center of the cake. If the toothpick looks clean when pulled, the cake is done.
- Pressure release time usually takes about 10-40 minutes, depending on the size of the pressure cooker.
- If the cake isn't done yet, cover it and let the pressure cooker work again. Check the wheel after 5 minutes.
Wait for the cake to cool for about 5 minutes and then take it out. Wait for the cake mold to cool down before taking it out of the pressure cooker. You can either wear kitchen gloves or use 2 tongs to get the cake mold. Place the cake on the grill to let it cool completely. advertisement