Ragi Cake Recipe | Eggless, Healthy Finger Millet Cake with Jaggery

About the Recipe

Ragi Cake is a soft, moist, and eggless cake made using ragi (finger millet) flour, jaggery, and minimal fat. It’s a nutritious twist on regular chocolate cake — rich in calcium, fiber, and iron.

Ideal for tea-time, tiffin boxes, or even a healthy dessert, this millet cake is fuss-free and made in one bowl — no fancy mixers needed!

Ingredients (For 6–8 slices)

1 cup ragi flour

¼ cup whole wheat flour (or maida)

½ cup jaggery powder (or brown sugar)

½ cup curd (yogurt)

¼ cup oil (neutral, like sunflower or rice bran)

¼ cup milk (adjust as needed)

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 tbsp cocoa powder)

Pinch of salt

Optional: 1 tbsp chopped nuts or choco chips



How to Make Ragi Cake (Step-by-Step)

1. Preheat & Prepare

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)

Grease and line a loaf or round cake tin




2. Mix Wet Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk curd, oil, and jaggery powder until smooth

Add vanilla and milk. Mix well.



3. Sift & Fold

Sift together ragi flour, wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Fold dry ingredients into wet mix gently

If using cocoa, sift it with flours

Adjust batter consistency with a little milk if too thick




4. Bake

Pour into the greased tin. Tap gently.

Top with chopped nuts or choco chips

Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean



5. Cool & Slice

Cool completely before slicing

Serve as is or with a drizzle of honey or nut butter



Serving Suggestions

Serve with tea, coffee, or warm milk

Dust with powdered jaggery or cocoa for a festive look

Great as a snack for kids or diabetic-friendly dessert




Tips for Soft & Moist Ragi Cake

Use fresh curd and whisk well for a smooth texture

Don’t overmix the batter — just fold gently

Jaggery adds natural sweetness — adjust to your taste

You can make it in a steamer if oven not available



Variations

Add banana or grated apple for more moisture

Make it chocolatey with 1 tbsp cocoa and chocolate chips

Vegan version: use almond milk + lemon juice instead of curd

If you enjoy guilt-free bakes, check out my Bottle Gourd Cake — soft, spiced, and full of surprises!