How To Make Ragi Cake: Follow This Gluten-Free Dessert Recipe

By Garima Johar

February 26, 2026

Who doesn’t like to indulge in soft and mouth-melting cake? But due to gluten allergies or dietary restrictions, you might want millet-forward options. Here’s a ragi cake recipe you can enjoy.

Ingredients

1 cup ragi flour 1/2 cup sugar or jaggery 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder Pinch of salt 1/4 cup chopped nuts

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Step 2

Mix the dry ingredients: ragi flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cardamom powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add melted coconut oil, milk, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix till you get a smooth batter.

Step 4

Fold in chopped nuts. Pour the batter into a pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Step 5

Let the cake cool, cut it into slices, and serve the gluten-free dessert.