Pillow Cake Recipe

Pillow Cake is a soft and spongy cake made using simple flour batter cooked in sandwich maker. This recipe has mild sweetness and soft texture which feels light when you eat. It is little different from regular cakes because it is not baked in oven but cooked in sandwich maker. The texture is pillowy soft so it will be loved by all.

This recipe is usually made as a snack for evening tea time at home. It is easy to prepare and does not need oven. The batter is poured into sandwich maker and cooked till soft and fluffy. You can keep this recipe simple and still get soft cakes for snack. It is also good for small gatherings or evening time.

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• About Pillow Cake
• Pillow Cake Ingredients
• How to make Pillow Cake Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Pillow Cake

Pillow Cake is easy eggless cake made using wheat flour, sugar and curd mixture. In this recipe batter is prepared and poured into sandwich maker mould instead of baking in oven. It is a simple method and gives soft cake pieces in small shapes. It is a good option when you do not want to use oven at home.

The texture of this cake is soft and bit spongy. Wheat flour gives the base and curd helps in making the cake soft. Baking powder and baking soda helps the cake rise well. The inside stays soft while outside gets light golden layer. It tastes good when served warm.

There are few variations you can try in this recipe and use maida instead of wheat flour for more soft texture. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts for extra taste and adjust sweetness according to your taste or as per your liking. You can also add vanilla essence for more flavour.

I usually make Pillow Cake when I want quick cake without oven. It is easy to prepare and everyone at home like it as a tea time snack. 

Pillow Cake Ingredients

• Wheat Flour - I have used wheat flour as base for this recipe. It gives structure and a bit dense texture. You can use maida also for more soft cake.
• Baking Powder - I added this to help the cake rise. It make the cake soft and fluffy. Use fresh baking powder for better result.
• Sugar - I used coconut sugar in this recipe. It gives sweetness and slight flavour. You can use regular sugar also.
• Vanilla Essence - I added vanilla essence for flavour. It gives nice aroma to the cake. You can skip if not available.
• Oil - I used this in the batter. It keeps the cake moist and soft. You can use any cooking oil.
• Milk - I added little milk to adjust the batter consistency. It helps make the batter smooth. You can add as needed.
• Curd - I used fresh curd in this recipe. It helps make the cake soft and gives slight tang.
• Vinegar - I added this to react with baking soda. It helps the cake rise well. You can use lemon juice also.
• Baking Soda - I added small amount of baking soda. It helps in making the cake fluffy. Do not add more.

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How to make Pillow Cake Step by Step

1.To a sieve add wheat flour, baking powder and salt. Sieve it well for even mixing.

2.In a mixing bowl - add sugar, water and oil

3.Add vanilla essence and mix well until sugar completely dissolves. In a separate bowl add curd.

4.Add vinegar, and baking soda. It will bubble up as you can see.

5.Now add curd mixture to sugar oil mixture. Whisk well.

6.Add wheat flour mixture and whisk it well. The mixture was thickish so added little milk.

7.The mixture should be flowing not too runny or too thick more like our idli batter. If you pour, it should spread by itself. Heat the sandwich maker as per the instruction manual, then grease it with oil / butter. Pour the batter into the holes in the sandwich maker, do not pour more just a layer as shown.Close and cook covered for 4-5 minutes. Slowly open and check if its cooked it will stick. If it sticks then cook covered for another 2 minutes. Remove and add batter for next batch.

Serve warm.

Expert Tips

• Batter consistency - I keep the batter flowing but not too thin. If it becomes too thick the cake may not cook evenly.
• Mixing - I mix the batter well without lumps. Smooth batter gives better texture to the cake.
• Greasing - I grease the mould well before pouring the batter. This helps the cake come out easily.
• Cooking time - I check after few minutes as each sandwich maker is different. Do not overcook as it may become hard.
• Variation - You can add chocolate chips or nuts for different taste. It gives good bite and extra flavour.

Serving and Storage

Serve this warm as tea time snack. This goes well with tea or milk. It is best to eat fresh when soft. Store the leftovers at room temperature in airtight container for a day or keep in refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat slightly before serving.

FAQS

1.Can I make use pan?

You can try using pan but shape will be different. Sandwich maker gives better result.

2.Can I use maida?

Yes you can use maida for softer texture. It will make the cake more light.

3.Why my cake is not soft?

This may happen if batter is too thick or overcooked. Keep batter right and check while cooking.

4.Can I skip vinegar?

You can replace with lemon juice. It helps the cake rise.

5.Can I add flavours?

Yes you can add chocolate or nuts. It gives more taste.

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