Idli Cake Recipe (Chocolate Idli Cake)

• ¼ cup All Purpose Flour (30 grams)
• ⅓ cup Sooji (Semolina)
• 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil
• ½ cup Plain Yogurt
• 4 tbsp Granulated
• ¼ cup Water or Milk
• ¼ tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

For Decoration

• 1 tsp Sprinkles (as needed)
• Chocolate Sauce (for serving)

1. 1

   Grease idli plates with oil and set aside.

2. 2

   Take yogurt, sugar in a bowl and whisk till creamy and sugar is melted. Now add in oil and vanilla and whisk well.

3. 3

   Now Add in sooji, cocoa and mix well. Set aside for 5 mins. The batter would have thickened a lot. Now add in water and mix well to a smooth batter.

4. 4

   Just before steaming, Add in baking soda and plain flour. mix well to form a smooth batter.

5. 5

   Now spoon this in a well greased idli plate and steam for 5 to 7 mins. Insert a toothpick to check whether the cake is done. Now remove from steamer and let it cool for a minutes. Use a spoon to remove the idlies from mould and serve.