Do you really need a reason to eat cake, or chocolate for that matter ?? From Vegan Chill Chocolate Mousse to Eggless Double Choco Zucchini Cake, Brazilian Coffee Choco Shots , Choco Orange Muffins and many, many more treats with Chocolate, it simply warms our heart to find another quick dessert that’s easy on the tummy as much as it is quick to make.
Yes, its steamed, and we loved the soft texture. Added to the fact that its completely chocolatey and made with wholewheat flour, this was one winner of a dish 🙂 Dare I say it was way softer and yummier than the oven baked Chocolate cakes I have ever made ! No butter, no eggs, yet …. stunning !! (yes, I am running out of adjectives).
If I may say so myself, this is an amazinggggggg steamed Chocolate Cake !
Even not being a chocolate person, I think this was a fitting way to celebrate any occasion from Valentine’s to birthdays , from anniversaries to promotions, from the arrival of a new one or simply to dig into when craving strikes.
This is one of the most sought after treats at home, and honestly I have lost count of how many times I have made it when the kids were younger, for a quick choco craving.
So, get the ingredients with these pantry basics, and bake this 🙂 Non-oven bakers can also enjoy this rather delectable treat.
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What you need to make Wholewheat Steamed Chocolate Cake “
1 cup = 150 ml
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.25 cups atta
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 TBSP of dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2/3 tsp Baking Powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 inch cinnamon – powdered fine
Wet ingredients:
- 3/4 cup yoghurt
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Topping : (optional but recommended, or simply use store bought Chocolate Syrup)
- 1/2 cup chocochips – 1/2 cup
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp hot water
How to make Steamed Chocolate Cake :
- Sieve dry ingredients well ; mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients till no dry streaks are seen.
- Pour in lightly greased moulds ( you can use normal steel bowls – but I used ramekins)
- Cover tightly with Aluminium foil and prick small holes on top to let out the steam (see pictures)
- Keep a steamer ready with boiling water.
- Steam the ramekins or the cake moulds for 22/24 mins or till fork comes clean (Steaming time might vary, but keep an eye after 22nd minute, overcooking makes them rubbery)
- Makes three 4 oz + three 2oz cake
- To make the Chocolate ganache, melt chocochips in a microwave in bursts of 15 seconds till slightly melted, whisk in hot water vigorously to a thick pouring consistency. Add extract and use immediately as topping.
- Let the cakes cool down slightly. Un mould them carefully, drizzle warm chocolate ganache / choco syrup and devour them immediately 🙂
Cake looks decadent with chocolate ganache. I never tried a steamed cake. Bookmarked.
Ah that's a lovely steamed cake and I agree it is much softer than the oven baked one . I used to bake these when the girls were small , haven't made since ages now , must take the inspiration and start again .
Kalyani lovely way to round up the series , you rocked !
That is such a wonderful steamed chocolate cake Kalyani. It looks amazing with that syrup on top. I really loved all your recipes this month..
Wow, steamed cake, an excellent cake with a delicious chocolate syrup top, wish i get to have this cake as my dessert.
Steamed cake surely looks softer than baked one. Lovely recipe and here going in my bookmarks list.Lovely series Kalyani I am yet to read the posts;)
That is a fantastic way to end your wonderful series of dishes. I have bookmarked this one too. :))
I am always skeptical to use the ceramic ramekins in a steamer. These mini cakes look fantastic and definitely comes as a surprise in the steamed foods section!!
wow man.. steamed wholewheat cake super super super. awesome
OMG what an amazing dish to finish the marathon Kalyani. That chocolate cake looks sooooooo fluffy and delicious and the chocolate drizzle, oh my — yummy yummy!!!
looks perfect for folks not wanting to indulge into buttery cakes…n to say that this is perfect way to top the beautiful series is going to be less, i am going to try this recipe very soon, thanks
This is one delicious way to end the series..who will say no to this chocolate treat!..looks fantastic..enjoyed your series, good one.
This looks so soft and perfect. Can't believe it is steamed. Have to try it!!
Love the texture of the cake. You have made it so beautifully!
OMG this is yummy. bookmaking.