Cake baking is a fun part of life. And now, thanks to air fryers, you no longer have to bake cakes from scratch. This nifty gadget allows you to cook food without using oil or grease.
Air fryers come in various sizes and shapes. Some models even offer temperature control options. They also allow you to prepare foods such as chicken tenders, French fries, and fish sticks.
With an air fryer, you can whip up delicious meals in minutes. In addition to being healthier, they save time and energy because you won’t have to stand over a hot stove.
How to Make Cakes in an Air Fryer?
To make cakes in an air fryer, firstly, you need to prepare batter for the cake. Then place batter into a dish air fryer pan. After that, turn the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, then bake the cake for about 10 minutes. Finally, remove and serve immediately.
Tools You’ll Need
- Air Fryer
- Cake pan
- Baking paper- To line the cake pan.
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Electric Mixer – Hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Cooling rack
Recipe-1
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25-30 min
- Serving: 8 people
- Cooking Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 246
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Ingredients
- One box of cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- Three large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix by adding the ingredients listed on the package to a medium mixing bowl. Before proceeding, ensure to thoroughly incorporate all of the cake batter’s components.
- Line a cake pan with some parchment paper by cutting a circle to fit the bottom of the pan. The next step is to coat the pan’s inside with nonstick spray.
- The cake batter should be poured into the prepared pan. Put the pan in the air fryer’s basket to air fry and set the temperature to 320 degrees F. Air fry for 25-30 minutes.
- To test whether a cake is made, place a toothpick in the middle and remove it. A done cake may be determined by inserting a toothpick and seeing whether it comes out clean.
- Turn the cake over to get it out of the air fryer and the pan. Cool the cake on a wire rack. After the cake has cooled, you may remove the parchment paper and set the unfrosted cake on a plate or cake stand.
- You may frost it and decorate it as you want.
Recipe-2
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Serving: 8 people
- Cooking Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 199
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup plus two tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- One teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- One large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup boiling water
Instructions
- Turn on your fryer and set the temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare an air fryer-safe 7-inch cake pan by spraying the interior with baking spray and lining it with a 9-inch circular piece of parchment paper, letting the form hang over the edges. Add extra cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large basin. Then stir in the egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Blend for 2 minutes or until smooth. Finally, blend in hot water to make a runny batter.
- Put the pan with the batter in it into the air fryer’s basket.
- The cake is made when a toothpick put into the center comes out clean, which should take around 25 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
- Frost and sprinkle the cake, if you want.
Recipe-3
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Serving: 8 people
- Cooking Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 259
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Ingredients
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Flour
- Baking powder
Instructions
- Put the ingredients on a scale and weigh them. Butter the cake pan lightly, then line it with a round of parchment paper. Put that aside.
- To prepare the Air Fryer, set the temperature to 150 degrees Celsius.
- Mix the butter and sugar until it’s light and frothy using an electric mixer to make the cake batter. Creaming is the term for what just happened.
- When the butter and sugar have been well mixed, add the eggs and milk and beat again with the electric hand mixer.
- Mix the flour and baking powder in until there are no lumps.
- The cake batter should be poured into the prepared pan.
- Bake the cake in the air fryer at 150 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
- The cake is ready when a tester or skewer inserted into the center comes clean. Then, you should remove it from the air fryer.
- If the skewer is still moist, put it in the oven for a few more minutes.
- The cake should be inverted onto a cooling rack and cool overnight.
- Serve as is or decorate with buttercream or chocolate icing before cutting into pieces.
Recipe-4
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20-25 min
- Serving: 8 people
- Cooking Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 179
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Ingredients
- 120 grams flour (4¼ oz)
- 75 grams of soft butter (2½ oz)
- 75 grams margarine (2½ oz)
- Two eggs
- 75 grams fine granulated sugar (2½ oz)
- Two tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Turn on the air fryer and set the temperature to 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius) for 5 minutes.
- For approximately 5 minutes, mix or whisk the butter, margarine, vanilla extract, and sugar in a large mixing dish. Take care to keep the mix manageable.
- Beat each egg into the butter as you add it. Then, it’s time to add the second egg after it has been well absorbed.
- Then stir in the flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and a dash of salt. Completely combine
- Butter the cake pan with melted butter. Cut a round piece of parchment paper to prevent from sticking to the pan.
- Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Place the cake pan into the fryer basket and the Air Fryer in a preheated fryer at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, your cake will be made and golden brown.
- Put a toothpick or bamboo skewer right into the middle of the cake. When the result is uncontaminated, the job is over.
- The cake should rest in the pan for at least 5 minutes to cool. Then, flip the pan over onto a cooling rack.
Things you should avoid
- Avoid using too much oil when baking cakes in air fryers. The cake batter might only absorb some of the oil from the oil pan.
- Also, don’t use a metal spatula to remove the cake from the air fryer. It could cause hot grease to splash onto the cake. Instead, gently lift the cake out of the air fryer using a wooden spoon.
How to Store?
Air fryer cakes may be stored much like regular cakes. After the cake has cooled thoroughly, you may keep it in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature (if it isn’t iced) or five days in the fridge.
Bring it out of the fridge about an hour before you want to eat it so it may return to room temperature and soften up again.
Expert Tips about the Recipe
- A more uniformly baked and airy cake can be achieved by baking at a lower temperature.
- Use a toothpick to poke around to ensure your cake is cooked.
- The batter will rise more uniformly if you use a pan that fits in your air fryer.
- The butter and eggs should be at room temperature before being used.
- The butter and sugar need to be creamed until they are light in color and fluffy.
- To ensure a uniform bake, preheating the air fryer is required.
- For an evenly cooked, airy cake, bake at a low temperature.
- Do not overcrowd the cake tin.
- As long as the pan’s dimensions are suitable for usage in the air fryer, you are free to use whatever shape you choose.
- Buttercream or chocolate buttercream may cover the cake after it has cooled thoroughly.
- Wait to add icing until the cake has cooled thoroughly.
How long does it take to cook?
Cake cooking time depends on several factors, such as cake size, air fryer temperature, and the ingredients used. However, according to the manufacturer’s manual, the average baking time is between 15 and 20 minutes.
It means the best way to determine how long it takes to bake a cake in a fryer is to place the cake inside and check whether it has browned or dried out after about 15 minutes.
Statistics
Instead of steps 2 and 3, prepare the batter according to the package directions, then continue with the recipe as written. To utilize smaller pans that will fit in the air fryer, I half the original recipe’s quantities of each ingredient (the original recipe creates a 9″ x 13″ cake).
Source(s): everyday family cooking, king arthur baking
Why should you choose the recipe?
This recipe is delicious and nutritious because it contains eggs, milk, cheese, and meat. The dish has a rich taste, and it is easy to prepare. If you want to lose weight, this is the perfect meal.
Why is this recipe My Favorite?
The air fryer cake is one of my favorite cakes. These recipes were inspired by the air fryer I use at home. The cake has a crispy crust and is moist inside. Also, these recipes are easy to follow and require only three ingredients.
This recipe uses a combination of flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. After mixing all these ingredients, pour them into a greased pan and bake for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What Is The Difference Between Cakes And Cupcakes?
A cake is baked in a pan while a cupcake is baked in a paper/foil cup.
2. Are Air Fryers Suitable For Baking Cakes?
Yes, absolutely. Air fryers are great for cooking food quickly and easily. They’re ideal for cooking small portions of food such as chicken nuggets, fish sticks, etc. You can cook whole meals in them too, just make sure you adjust the temperature accordingly.
3. What Is Your Favorite Type Of Cake Mix?
My favorite is Duncan Hines Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake Mix.
4. What Size Cake Pans Should I Use?
I would suggest using either a 9″ round cake pan or an 8″ square cake pan. You can always bake two layers at once in a larger pan, just make sure you adjust the baking time accordingly.
5. What Is The Difference Between Baking And Frying?
Baking and frying are two different cooking techniques that produce very different results. Baking involves heating food until it reaches a certain temperature while frying uses high heat to cook foods quickly.
Conclusion
If you have an air fryer, you might as well use it to its fullest potential. Not only does it save you money over using traditional ovens, but it also saves you from dealing with a messy kitchen full of grease. Best of all, most recipes work perfectly in an air fryer. Whether you’re looking to impress your guests or you just want to enjoy a delicious treat without spending hours in the kitchen, an air fryer will deliver.
Chester’s expertise in air fryer cooking stems from her belief that air frying is one of the healthiest and most convenient cooking methods. Her recipes are designed to make the most of the air fryer’s unique cooking properties, producing crispy and delicious meals without excessive oil.