A simple, moist carrot cake baked without an oven
If you don’t have an oven but would still love to enjoy a homemade cake, this no-oven carrot cake is a simple recipe to try. It is made with everyday ingredients, grated carrots and warm spices, then baked right on a gas stove.
This no-oven carrot cake is soft, lightly spiced and perfect for a birthday, family celebration or simply enjoying with a cup of tea. In this recipe, I show you how I bake a no-oven carrot cake using two small cake pans on the tiniest flame of my gas stove.
The cake can be enjoyed plain or decorated with your favourite frosting. I particularly enjoy it with homemade cream cheese frosting, which is what I used for the birthday cake featured in my video.
Why you’ll love this No-Oven carrot cake
- You don’t need an oven.
- It uses simple, everyday ingredients.
- The grated carrots add moisture and flavour.
- Cinnamon and mixed spice give it a lovely warmth.
- It is suitable for birthdays and other simple celebrations.
- You can bake it using a gas stove, making it useful if you don’t have an oven or don’t want to use one.
Let’s get started with the recipe.
No-Oven Carrot Cake Recipe | Easy Stovetop Carrot Cake
Equipment
- Gas stove
- 2 × 7-inch pans
- mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- grater
- wooden spoon or spatula
- Baking Paper
- Cake skewer or toothpick
Ingredients
- 3 cups grated carrot
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the pans:Grease and dust two 7-inch cake pans with flour, then line the bottoms with baking paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients:In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, mixed spice and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Mix the wet ingredients:In a large bowl, add the eggs, vanilla essence, oil and milk. Add the grated carrots and mix well.
- Combine:Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until everything is well combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fill the pans:Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared 7-inch pans.
- Bake without an oven:Place the pans on the smallest burners of your gas stove and bake for the first 20 seconds on high flame then reduce the flame and bake over the tiniest flame for about 45–55 minutes.If using a wider burner, reduce the flame to the tiniest possible setting. On my stove, I achieve this by turning the knob almost as though I am switching it off, until only a very small flame remains.
- Check the cake with a skewer inserted into the centre. It is ready when the skewer comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Carefully transfer or invert the cake onto a suitable plate or serving platter.
- Enjoy plain or decorate with your favourite frosting.
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Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bake carrot cake without an oven?
Yes. This recipe shows how to bake carrot cake on a gas stove using a very low flame. The key is to use gentle heat and allow the cake enough time to cook through.How long does carrot cake take to bake on a gas stove?
My cakes took approximately 45 minutes to bake on the tiniest flame of my gas stove. Cooking time can vary depending on your stove, burner, pans and the amount of heat produced.What size pans did you use?
I used two 7-inch cake pans. You can also use 1 large pan. I prefer a 10-inch pan if I'm using one pan to bake the entire cake.Can I use a wider gas burner?
Yes. You can use a wider burner, but reduce the flame to the tiniest possible setting. As demonstrated in the video, the flame should be extremely low.Can I frost this carrot cake?
Absolutely. You can enjoy it plain or decorate it with your favourite frosting. Cream cheese frosting pairs particularly well with carrot cake.Enjoy This Simple Homemade Carrot Cake
I hope you enjoy making this simple no-oven carrot cake as much as I did. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, welcoming guests or simply making something special for your family, you don’t need an oven to enjoy a homemade cake. If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out! And if you’d like to see how this cake came together as part of a simple birthday celebration at home, be sure to watch the full vlog above.
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Happy baking and hospitality!
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