Making a carrot and oatmeal cake without an oven is possible by using a stovetop or a steamer. Here’s a simple recipe for a stovetop carrot and oatmeal cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or honey)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the oats:
- If you’re using whole rolled oats, pulse them in a blender or food processor to make a coarse oat flour. If you’re using instant oats, you can skip this step.
- Mix the wet ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk, oil or melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract (if using). Add the sugar and mix well until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In another bowl, combine the grated carrots, oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon (optional), and a pinch of salt. Add the raisins or nuts if you like.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until you get a thick batter.
- Prepare the pan:
- Grease a heavy-bottomed non-stick pan or skillet (you can also use a cake pan). Line the bottom with parchment paper if necessary.
- Cook the cake:
- Heat the pan on low-medium heat. Pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
- Cook on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, checking occasionally to make sure it doesn’t burn. You can test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Cool and serve:
- Once cooked, let the cake cool down a little before removing it from the pan. Slice and enjoy!
You can also steam the batter in a steamer for around 30-40 minutes if you prefer that method.
Enjoy your delicious stovetop carrot and oatmeal cake!
