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
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