[header] How to make cake without an oven [title] Set up the steamer. [step] Fill a large stockpot with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, then sit the steamer basket inside. 
[substeps] The steamer basket should not touch the boiling water directly. After reducing the heat, the water should remain at a simmer.