5 Sponge cake recipes without an oven that are soft and fluffy, suitable for beginners

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Brilio.net – Bolu is one of the simplest cakes but always manages to bring a warm atmosphere to the dining table. The smell of vanilla or pandan that comes out during the steaming or baking process immediately makes the house feel more “alive”. Sponge cake is also really suitable for those of you who are just starting to learn baking, because the ingredients are easy to find and the technique is not complicated.

Apart from that, there are so many variations of sponge cake. Some have a light and spongy texture, some are dense but soft, and some are steamed to make them more moist. Just choose what suits your taste. It can be used as an afternoon snack, a treat for guests, or even as a gift for a family event.

So, so you don’t get confused about where to start, here are five soft and fail-proof sponge cake recipes that were compiled by BrilioFood on Tuesday (11/11) that you can try at home. All of these recipes are easy to follow, very suitable for beginners. Come on, try it right away!

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This chocolate cake is really suitable for beginners because the ingredients are simple and the technique is not difficult. The texture is soft, fluffy, and has a sweet chocolate aroma without having to use a lot of premium ingredients. The key to success is in the process of beating the eggs until they are thick before adding the flour. This cake is also steamed, so you don’t need an oven to make it.

Material:
– 2 packs of powdered chocolate
– 2 eggs
– 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 9 tablespoons all-purpose wheat flour
– 1 tsp SP
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1 sachet of vanilla powder
– 10 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 6 tbsp warm water

How to make:
1. Dissolve chocolate in warm water, add vegetable oil. Mix well and set aside.
2. In another container, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, SP, and vanilla powder using a high speed mixer until white is thick and smooth.
3. Add the sifted flour little by little while stirring gently.
4. Add baking powder, stir briefly until smooth.
5. Pour the chocolate solution slowly into the mixture, stir again until evenly mixed.
6. Heat the steamer until it steams a lot. Prepare a mold or baking sheet that has been smeared with a little oil.
7. Pour the mixture, steam for ±30 minutes using medium heat. Cover the steamer with a cloth to prevent water vapor from dripping.
8. When cooked, remove from heat and let cool before cutting and serving.

2. Simple Steamed Black Sticky Rice Bolu

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Black sticky rice cake is famous for its distinctive sweet and savory taste and soft but slightly dense texture. Suitable for those of you who like steamed sponge cake that is moist and fragrant. This recipe also saves on ingredients, but the results are still maximally delicious.

Material:
– 2 eggs
– 8 tablespoons granulated sugar, around 100 gr
– 15 tablespoons black sticky rice flour, ±150 gr
– 1 sachet of instant coconut milk, 65 ml
– ½ tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp baking soda
– ¼ tsp salt
– 3 tbsp water
– 3 tablespoons cooking oil

How to make:
1. Beat the eggs and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add black sticky rice flour, stir until mixed.
3. Add coconut milk, baking powder, baking soda, salt and water. Stir well.
4. Finally add the oil, stir again until smooth.
5. Pour into a baking dish, steam for 30 minutes over medium heat. Cover the steamer with a cloth base so that the steam does not drip.
6. Remove, cool, serve.

3. Blooming Brown Sugar Steamed Bolu

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Brown sugar steamed cake has a distinctive sweet and warm aroma thanks to the combination of brown sugar and pandan leaves. The texture is soft but can bloom beautifully if the steamer is really hot when the mixture goes in. This recipe is really suitable for those who want to make a snack that is economical but still looks attractive. Use high heat so that the results really bloom.

Material:
– 150 gr brown sugar, fine comb
– 50 gr granulated sugar
– 250 ml water
– 2 pandan leaves
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 tsp SP/TBM
– 200 gr medium protein wheat flour
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 50 ml cooking oil

How to make:
1. Boil brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, pandan leaves and salt until dissolved. Strain and let cool.
2. Beat the eggs and SP using a high speed mixer until fluffy and pale white.
3. Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually add to the egg mixture, alternating with the cooled brown sugar water. Stir gently using a spatula until smooth.
4. Add cooking oil, stir again until evenly mixed.
5. Heat the steamer over high heat until there is a lot of steam. Prepare a steamed sponge mold and fill it completely to the surface.
6. Steam for 15–20 minutes. Don’t open the lid of the steamer during the process so it doesn’t go flat.
7. Lift and serve.

4. Steamed sponge cake blooms anti-failure

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This steamed cake is guaranteed to bloom as long as the mixture is beaten until it is thick white and the steamer is really hot. The taste is soft sweet with a light texture. Suitable for selling or boxed snacks.

Material:
– 6 eggs
– 350 gr granulated sugar
– 500 gr wheat flour
– ½ tbsp SP
– 320 ml soda water
– ½ tsp vanilla

How to make:
1. Mix all ingredients until white, thick and fluffy.
2. Separate some of the dough, add coloring according to taste.
3. Pour the white mixture into the mold, then put the colored mixture on top.
4. Steam for 15 minutes in a steamer with a cloth-covered lid.
5. Lift and serve.

5. Soft Steamed Pandan Dumplings

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This steamed pandan cake is moist, soft and really fragrant. The combination of margarine + oil makes the texture soft and not draggy. Suitable for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Material:
– 140 gr granulated sugar
– 165 gr medium wheat flour
– ¼ tsp salt
– ¼ tsp baking powder
– 4 eggs
– 1 sweet thick sachet
– 1 tsp Pandan Paste
– 4 drops of yellow dye
– 1 tsp SP
– 75 gr margarine + 75 ml cooking oil, beat gently together

How to make:
1. Mix all ingredients except the margarine-oil mixture until thick, 8–10 minutes.
2. Add margarine + oil, stir gently until smooth.
3. Pour into a baking dish that has been smeared with margarine.
4. Steam for 45 minutes over medium heat, cover the steamer with a cloth.
5. Remove and serve warm or cold.

(Intern/Jihan Ika Ayuningtyas)

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