Pillow Cake Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Pillow cake is a soft and spongy cake made using ordinary flour batter cooked in a sandwich maker. This recipe has a mild sweetness and a soft texture that feels light when eaten. This is a little different from the usual cake because it is not cooked in the oven but in a sandwich maker. The texture is pillowy soft so everyone will love it.

This recipe is usually made at home as an evening tea snack. It is easy to make and does not require an oven. The batter is poured into the sandwich maker and cooked until soft and puffy. You can keep this recipe simple and still get soft cakes for breakfast. It is also good for small gatherings or evening time.

About Pillow Cake

Pillow Cake is an easy eggless cake made with a mixture of wheat flour, sugar and curd. In this recipe, the batter is prepared and instead of baking in the oven, it is poured into the sandwich maker mold. This is a simple method and gives soft cake pieces in small sizes. This is a good option when you don’t want to use the oven at home.

The texture of this cake is soft and slightly spongy. Wheat flour provides the base and curd helps in making the cake soft. Baking powder and baking soda help the cake to rise well. The inside remains soft while the outside gets a light golden coating. It tastes good when served hot.

You can try some variations in this recipe and use all-purpose flour instead of wheat flour for a softer texture. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor and adjust the sweetness as per your taste or preference. You can also add vanilla essence to it for more taste.

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

pillow cake ingredients

• wheat flour – I have used wheat flour as the base for this recipe. This gives structure and a slightly dense texture. You can also use flour for a softer cake.
• baking powder – I added it to help the cake rise. It makes the cake soft and fluffy. Use fresh baking powder for better results.
• Sugar – I have used coconut sugar in this recipe. It gives sweetness and mild taste. You can also use regular sugar.
• vanilla essence – I added vanilla essence for taste. This gives good aroma to the cake. If not available you can skip.
• Oil – I used it in the batter. It keeps the cake moist and soft. You can use any cooking oil.
• Milk – I added a little milk to adjust the consistency of the batter. This helps in making the batter smooth. You can add as per requirement.
• Curd – I have used fresh curd in this recipe. This helps in softening the cake and giving it a slight spiciness.
• vinegar – I added it to react with the baking soda. This helps the cake to rise properly. You can also use lemon juice.
• baking soda – I added a small amount of baking soda. This helps in making the cake fluffy. Don’t add more.

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How to make pillow cake step by step

1. Put wheat flour, baking powder and salt in a sieve. Sieve it well to get a uniform mixture.

2.Add sugar, water and oil in a mixing bowl

3. Add vanilla essence and mix well until the sugar dissolves completely. Put curd in a separate bowl.

4. Add vinegar and baking soda. As you can see, it will form bubbles.

5.Now mix curd mixture in sugar oil mixture. Beat well.

6. Add wheat flour mixture to it and beat it well. The mixture was thick so add some milk.

7. The mixture should be neither too thin nor too thick like our idli batter. When poured, it should spread on its own. Heat the sandwich maker according to the instruction manual, then grease it with oil/butter. Pour the batter into the holes of the sandwich maker, do not overdo it, just a single layer as shown. Close and cover and cook for 4-5 minutes. Open slowly and check whether it is cooked or not, it will stick. If it sticks, cover and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove and add batter for the next batch.

Serve hot.

Expert Tips

• Batter consistency – I keep the batter thin but not too thin. If it becomes too thick the cake will not cook evenly.
• mixture – I mix the batter well without adding any lumps. Smooth batter gives better texture to the cake.
• lubrication – Before pouring the batter, I grease the mold well. With this the cake comes out easily.
• cooking time – I check after a few minutes because every sandwich maker is different. Do not overcook it as it may become hard.
• ups and downs – You can add chocolate chips or dry fruits to it for different taste. It gives good taste and extra flavor.

serving and storage

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

general questions and answers

1.Can I use a pan?

You can try using a pan but the size will be different. Sandwich maker gives better results.

2.Can I use plain flour?

Yes, you can use all-purpose flour for a softer texture. This will make the cake even lighter.

3.Why is my cake not soft?

This can happen if the batter is too thick or overcooked. Keep the batter correct and check while cooking.

4.Can I skip the vinegar?

You can take lemon juice instead. This helps the cake to rise.

5.Can I add flavour?

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

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