Tillie Doyle
There are several ways to make a cooking pot cake. One way is to use an Instant Pot, which is a type of electric pressure cooker. This method involves preparing cake batter according to package directions, dividing the batter between two bowls, and pouring it into a round 6- or 7-inch cake pan. The pan is then covered with foil and placed on a trivet inside the Instant Pot, with 1 1/2 cups of water in the bottom. The cake is cooked under high pressure for 35 minutes and then allowed to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes before being removed from the pot and cooled. Another way to make a cooking pot cake is on a stovetop, using a skillet or pot with a flat lid. This method involves simmering water over medium-low heat and placing the cake pan on top of a plate just above the water. The cake is then steamed for 25-30 minutes, removed from the heat, and allowed to cool. For a more decorative cake, you can create a flower pot cake by tinting fondant in a terracotta shade and using it to cover the cake, giving it the appearance of a flower pot.
Characteristics and Values Table for Making a Cooking Pot Cake:
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type of Cake | Chocolate cake, Flower pot cake, Instant pot cake |
| Ingredients | Cake mix, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Flour, Cocoa powder, Whipping cream, Icing sugar, Oreo crumbs, Fondant, etc. |
| Cookware | Pressure cooker, Stovetop, Instant Pot, Round cake pan, Trivet, Foil |
| Cooking Time | Varies, but generally around 25-40 minutes |
| Cooling Time | Around 20 minutes, or until completely cool |
| Decorations | Flowers, Leaves, Icing sugar, Oreo or chocolate cookie crumbs, Lace fabric, etc. |
| Serving Suggestions | Vanilla ice cream, Whipped cream, Coconut cream |
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Prepare the batter
To prepare the batter for a cooking pot cake, you will need a few simple ingredients. The exact quantities will depend on your taste and preferences, but here is a list of common ingredients used in cake batter:
- Eggs
- Yogurt
- Vegetable oil or canola oil
- Caster sugar or brown sugar
- Corn flour or plain flour
- Baking powder
- Cocoa powder
- Lemon zest
- Oats
- Cranberries
- Nutmeg
Once you have gathered your ingredients, follow these steps to prepare the batter:
- Start by whisking together the eggs, yogurt, oil, and sugar until they are well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients, including the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- If using, add in the lemon zest, oats, cranberries, and a pinch of nutmeg, and gently fold them into the batter.
- Depending on the consistency and your personal preference, you may want to add a small amount of water or milk to thin out the batter.
Your batter is now ready to be poured into your chosen cake pan and cooked in your cooking pot or pressure cooker! Remember to follow the specific instructions for your chosen cooking method and enjoy the delicious aroma of your cake baking!
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Cook the cake
To cook the cake, you'll need to use either the foil sling or the trivet method to lower the cake pan into the Instant Pot. If you're using the foil sling method, you'll need to create a sling by folding a long piece of foil over itself several times. Then, place a small, heatproof bowl upside down in the Instant Pot and lower the foil-covered cake pan onto it, ensuring the pan doesn't touch the bottom of the pot directly.
If you're using the trivet method, simply place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot and lower the batter-filled, foil-covered cake pan onto it. Newer models of the Instant Pot have a "cake" button, so use that if available. If not, use the "pressure cook" button and cook for the same amount of time.
Once the cake pan is in place, seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. After cooking, vent immediately and let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release. Remove the cover and check if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. Remove the pan from the Instant Pot and let it cool for a few minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For a stovetop cake, bring water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Place the cake pan on a plate over the simmering water, ensuring the pan is not sitting directly in the water. Steam the cake for about 25-30 minutes, topping up with hot water as needed. When the cake is risen and firm in the middle, carefully remove it from the pan and let it cool before serving.
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Make the frosting
To make the chocolate frosting for a flower pot cake, use avocado, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. This is a healthier alternative to traditional frosting, which uses butter. This chocolate frosting is lusciously creamy and dreamy, and not overly sweet or greasy. It is so tasty that you will be tempted to dip pretzels in it and lick the spoon.
Once your frosting is made and your cakes are completely cooled, trim them as necessary to make the cakes as level as possible. Then, spread your chocolate frosting on the bottom layer, and stack the second cake on top. Repeat to add your third cake.
Using a large offset spatula, or a large, straight knife, spread frosting all around the cake. Try to make it as smooth as possible, but don't worry too much about small streaks as you will be covering it with fondant. Tint a good portion—at least 1 pound—of your fondant in a terracotta shade. Use terracotta food colouring, or add a bit of red, yellow, and brown paste or gel colour at a time, kneading thoroughly between additions, until you have your desired shade.
Roll out your remaining terracotta fondant and cut a long, wide rectangular strip out of it to wrap around the top of your cake as the pot lip. Use just a little bit of water, brushed on, as an adhesive and stick the pot lip to the top rim of the 'pot'. For an extra detail, use a dry pastry brush dipped in icing sugar to add brush strokes around the cake.
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Decorate the cake
Once your cake is baked, you can start decorating! If you want to make a flower pot cake, tint a good portion of your fondant in a terracotta shade. Use terracotta food colouring, or add a bit of red, yellow and brown paste or gel colouring, kneading thoroughly between additions until you reach your desired shade. Roll out your fondant and cut a long, wide rectangular strip to wrap around the top of your cake as the pot lip. Use a small amount of water as an adhesive to stick the pot lip to the top rim of the cake.
For an extra level of detail, use a dry pastry brush dipped in icing sugar to add brush strokes around the cake. Roll the fondant out and use a small circular cutter to cut out petals. Work the petals with your fingers to give them a more natural, less perfectly round shape, and to make them thinner. Arrange five petals into a flower shape and use a tiny bit of water to dampen the petals where they overlap, which will cement them together. Dye a portion of fondant green and roll it out to 1/8-1/4 inch thick, then cut out leaf shapes. Use a small dollop of frosting to adhere each of your flowers and their leaves.
Finally, spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting over the top of the cake, then cover the entirety of the frosting with Oreo or chocolate cookie crumbs until it looks like a pot of dirt!
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Serve the cake
Once your cake is baked, you'll need to let it cool. If you've made a flower pot cake, you'll want to cover it with fondant to give it that terracotta look. Roll out your fondant and cut out a long, wide strip to wrap around the top of the cake as the pot lip. Brush on a little water to adhere it to the cake. You can also use a dry pastry brush dipped in icing sugar to add brush strokes for a more realistic effect.
Next, tint the rest of your fondant in a terracotta shade, using food colouring. Roll it out and cover your cake with it, smoothing it with your hands or a fondant smoother.
To finish off the flower pot look, cut out petals from the remaining fondant and shape them with your fingers to give them a natural look. Use a small dollop of frosting to adhere the flowers to the cake. You can also add leaves by rolling out some green fondant and cutting out leaf shapes.
If you've made a simple chocolate cake in a pot, you can keep it elegant and simple by decorating it with a piece of lace fabric and dusting it with powdered sugar.
To serve, warm up individual slices and enjoy with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or coconut cream. You can also eat the cake directly from the container with your fingers!
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Frequently asked questions
A cooking pot cake is a cake that is made in a cooking pot, such as a pressure cooker or instant pot, rather than an oven.
The ingredients you need will depend on the type of cake you are making. For a chocolate cake, you will need butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and cocoa powder. For other types of cakes, you may need additional ingredients such as chocolate chips, M&M's, or fruit.
You will need a cooking pot, such as an instant pot or pressure cooker, as well as a trivet or foil sling to lower the cake pan into the pot, and a cake pan that fits inside your pot.
First, prepare your cake batter according to your chosen recipe. Then, pour water into the bottom of your cooking pot and place the trivet inside. Coat your cake pan with cooking spray, fill it with batter, cover it with foil, and place it on the trivet. Seal your cooking pot and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Once the time is up, release the pressure, remove the pan from the pot, and allow the cake to cool.
Yes, you can decorate your cooking pot cake to look like a flower pot by tint fondant in a terracotta shade and covering the cake with it. You can then add flowers and leaves made from fondant or icing to create a pot of flowers.
