3 Ingenious Ways to Bake a Cake Without Using an Oven

Do you have a birthday coming up? You don’t have time to bake a cake? Is there no oven to bake the cake in? No worries.

There are several options for baking cakes without an oven. These include other techniques for baking a standard cake as well as crafting a cake out of unusual ingredients.

In any case, even if it isn’t cooked in the oven, you’ll have a cake worth eating!

Did you know you can bake cookies without using an oven?

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Ways to bake a cake without an oven using other appliances/methods

1 – Microwave

Microwaving a cake is quick and uncomplicated. All you have to do is combine the cake ingredients in a cup and microwave it for a few minutes (put it in for the amount of time the recipe directs you; it usually takes about 3 minutes). And a lovely, warm cake appears!

This approach is now so popular that you can buy the mug and cake mix as a package, such as this Molly & Drew mug cake set.

Check out this little video to show how fast and simple the procedure is:

Benefits to using this method:

• Fast and easy.
• Doesn’t require any more tools than a mug and a spoon.
• Produces a gooey warm cake.
• You don’t have to worry about removing the cake from a tin.

Drawbacks to using this method:

• You can’t really make a traditional two-layer cake with this method.
• The cake must be eaten right away.
• Limited options for the shape of the cake.

2 – Crockpot

If you seek for recipes for baking a cake in a crockpot online, you’re sure to discover several! While it is an unusual method of baking a cake, it accomplishes the job.

Just combine the ingredients in the crockpot as indicated, and bake for the time specified. If you want your cake to be formed like a traditional round cake, use a circular crock pot.

Benefits to using this method:

• Easy to do- no pans or other tools necessary.
• The cake comes out moist and gooey.
• You can leave the cake to bake- no worrying about checking on it all of the time since it bakes so slowly.

Drawbacks to using this method:

• No options for the shape of the cake- it comes out however your crockpot is shaped.
• It’s hard to get the cake out of the crockpot, and the only way to remove it is in messy squares.
• No way to form a traditional two-layer cake from the cake made in the crockpot.
• Takes a long time to bake- most take around three hours.

3 – Cast Iron Pan (skillet cake)

A cast iron pan is an easy method to prepare a cake. Just combine the ingredients, pour the batter into the pan, and set on the burner over low heat with a cover on top.

Bake for about an hour, or until done (according to the recipe).

Benefits to using this method:

• Simple and easy.
• Uses very few tools- only what’s used to measure, a spoon, and the cast iron pan with a lid.
• The cake comes out just firm enough to be able to slice into clean pieces.

Drawbacks to using this method:

• Takes a long time to bake- around an hour.
• You can’t really make a two-layer cake, although you could if you buttered the pan very well before baking.
• Cake can only come out in the shape of a circle, unless you have a square-shaped cast iron pan.

Ways to make a cake without an oven using different ingredients

Jello cake

You’ve probably seen a jello cake while perusing through social media. This cake, made of many varieties of jello, stays together in whatever form or design you can dream of. Fruity jello or even chocolate jello may be used.

This approach is popular for making cakes because it enables you to simply mould the cake into whatever form you choose.

Still don’t understand what a jello cake is? Check out the video below for more information on the procedure and a sense of what to expect:

Benefits to making this type of cake:

• You can use any flavors you want to.
• It’s possible to make this cake into any shape or pattern you want.
• No cooking is required.
• It can be stored for a longer time than a normal cake.
• It’s impressive if done correctly.

Drawbacks to making this type of cake:

• Hard to do complicated patterns- you have to get the jello into a precise mold in a specific order in order to get the desired shape.
• It takes a long time to set, as the jello needs to firm up before continuing to build the cake.
• It may not be pleasurable to eat, as to get different colors you need flavors of jello that might not taste good together.
• It’s easy for it to come out looking like a complete mess.

Ice Cream Cake

You’re in for a treat if you’ve never tasted ice cream cake. You guessed it, this cake is composed of ice cream. Chocolate, vanilla, or anything in between is OK.

This cake may resemble a traditional cake, however it lacks the traditional cake layers. It may be frosted with either regular frosting or more ice cream. This dessert is ideal for a hot summer day!

Benefits to making this type of cake:

• Easy to make- it only requires store-bought ice cream and a cake pan.
• You can make a two-layer cake.
• It’s perfect for a hot day.
• It can be made in many flavors.
• There’s no cooking time.

Drawbacks to making this type of cake:

• It can get messy if the ice cream starts to melt.
• It must be kept in the freezer at all times to retain the shape and texture.
• It may not be so great to have in the winter since it’s cold.
• It takes a while to set in the freezer.

Cheesecake

Make a cheesecake if you want to produce a wonderful, smooth, and creamy dessert without using an oven. The bottom layer may be composed of anything you want: graham cracker crumbs, Oreos, cookies, etc. The filling may be spiced whichever you choose.

Oreo cheesecake is my particular fave that I’ve seen online (crushed Oreo cookies on the bottom, and a creamy filling baked on the stovetop and made from the inside of the cookie).

Benefits to making this type of cake:

• Many possibilities as to the flavor of the cake.
• Typically the filling is made on the stovetop, meaning it’s easy to whip up.
• It tastes rich and smooth.
• It’s easy to cut into.

Drawbacks to making this type of cake:

• It’s time consuming and the cake usually takes a while to set.
• It can’t be formed into a two-layer cake.
• Needs to be refrigerated once made.

These are just a few of the methods to prepare cakes without an oven, and I’m sure there are many more! Try making a cake using a different equipment or other ingredients to discover what works and what doesn’t!

If you prefer to bake cakes in an oven, learn what to look for when purchasing cake pans.