No-Oven Recipes

Cooking without an oven works best when you control the heat: keep the flame low, preheat the pot, and resist lifting the lid too often. The tips below apply to most of the recipes in this collection.

The recipes

• Homemade Cake without Oven
  A simple, soft cake baked in a pressure cooker, no oven needed. (Bake: 20 to 25 min on a low flame)
• Banana Bread
  A soft, bakery-style banana bread with chocolate chips, baked in a pressure cooker. (Bake: 20 to 25 min on a low flame)
• Homemade Pizza without Oven
  A homemade chicken pizza cooked on the stovetop in a covered pan, for those without an oven. (Serves: 2 pizzas, 4 servings · Prep: 25 min)
• Chicken Shawarma Pocket with No Oven Pita Bread
  Spiced shawarma chicken stuffed into homemade pita pockets cooked on a stove top pan, served as a snack or dinner. (Serves: 4 pockets · Prep: 30 min)
• Coffee Delight Dessert
  A cold, creamy coffee dessert with layers of cake rusks and whipped coffee cream. (Chill: 4 to 5 hours)
• Chocolate Balls
  Bite-sized treats made from crushed biscuits, cocoa powder and condensed milk, dipped in melted chocolate. Easy to make and perfect for parties. (Chill: 30 min)

Quick tips

• Preheat the pot or cooker on a low flame before the tray or pan goes in.
• Keep the flame low for baking in a pot. A high flame burns the bottom before the middle cooks.
• Avoid lifting the lid in the first half of the cooking time, so the heat stays steady.
• Test cakes and breads with a toothpick before taking them out.

No-Oven Recipes FAQ

Can I really bake a cake without an oven?

Yes. A heavy pot or pressure cooker on a low flame works well. Follow the recipe's preheating and timing.

Do I need special equipment?

Usually just a heavy pot or pressure cooker with a lid, a tray that fits inside it, and a toothpick for testing.

Which recipe should I try first?

Banana bread or the no-bake chocolate balls are very beginner friendly.