Have you ever wondered how you can use your Instant Pot to create delicious, delectable cakes right at home? Believe it or not, those convenience-packed devices can whip up much more than soups and stews. In this article, we’re going to share ten mouth-watering Instant Pot cake recipes that will change the way we look at baking. Get ready to take your baking skills to a new level and impress everyone with these flavorful, easy-to-make treats.
1. Classic Cheesecake
Ingredients
A cheesecake made in an Instant Pot is every bit as rich and creamy as one made in a traditional oven. Here’s what we’ll need:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese | 2 packs (16 oz) |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Sour cream | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Graham crackers | 10-12 |
| Butter | 5 tbsp (melted) |
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the graham crackers and mix them with melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of an Instant Pot-safe springform pan.
- Make the Filling: Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing well. Finally, add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Cook: Pour the cheesecake batter into the crust. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot and set the springform pan on a trivet. Cook under high pressure for 30 minutes and then natural release.
- Chill: Let the cheesecake cool and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
2. Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! This decadent cake has a gooey center that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Semi-sweet chocolate | 8 oz |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Egg yolks | 2 |
| All-purpose flour | 1/2 cup |
| Cocoa powder | 2 tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate and Butter: Combine the chocolate and butter and microwave until melted.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour and cocoa powder.
- Make the Batter: Combine melted chocolate mixture, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Cook: Pour the batter into greased and floured ramekins. Put the ramekins on a trivet in the Instant Pot with one cup of water. Cook on high pressure for 9 minutes and quick release when done.
- Serve: Let cool for a couple of minutes before inverting onto a plate to reveal the gooey center.
3. Carrot Cake
Ingredients
Carrot cake is a favorite for many with its blend of spices and creamy frosting.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Grated carrots | 2 cups |
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Eggs | 3 large |
| Vegetable oil | 3/4 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Chopped walnuts (optional) | 1/2 cup |
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Combine sugars, eggs, and oil, then mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in grated carrots and optional walnuts.
- Cook: Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot, set the pan on a trivet, and cook at high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow for natural release.
- Cool and Frost: Let cool and then frost with cream cheese frosting.
4. Lemon Bundt Cake
Ingredients
This tangy, refreshing cake is perfect for a summer dessert or springtime treat.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Eggs | 4 large |
| Butter | 1/2 cup (softened) |
| Lemon juice | 1/4 cup |
| Lemon zest | 2 tbsp |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon juice and zest. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients alternately with milk.
- Cook: Pour batter into a greased bundt pan. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the bundt pan on a trivet. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes and natural release.
- Glaze: Optionally, drizzle with a lemon glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
5. Apple Cinnamon Cake
Ingredients
Apple and cinnamon are a match made in heaven. This cake is fragrant and flavorful.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Apples (peeled and diced) | 2 cups |
| Butter | 1/2 cup (softened) |
| Eggs | 3 large |
| Ground cinnamon | 2 tsp |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Mix butter and sugars until creamy, then beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add gradually, alternating with milk. Fold in diced apples.
- Cook: Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot, set the pan on a trivet, and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Allow for natural release.
- Serve: Cool before serving. Optionally dust with powdered sugar.
6. Red Velvet Cake
Ingredients
This beautiful red cake is a showstopper, especially with its cream cheese frosting.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 1/2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Butter | 1/2 cup (softened) |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| Red food coloring | 2 tbsp |
| Cocoa powder | 2 tbsp |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Vinegar | 1 tsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs and mix well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with buttermilk, then add food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Cook: Pour into a greased cake pan. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the pan on a trivet. Cook at high pressure for 35 minutes and allow for natural release.
- Cool and Frost: Let cool and frost with cream cheese frosting.
7. Banana Bread Cake
Ingredients
Quick and easy, this cake tastes like a traditional banana bread but with a cake-like texture.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ripe bananas (mashed) | 3 |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup (melted) |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp |
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Combine wet ingredients, then mix dry ingredients separately. Combine both, folding in the mashed bananas last.
- Cook: Pour into a greased and floured cake pan. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot, set the pan on a trivet, and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Allow for natural release.
- Serve: Let cool and optionally serve with a drizzle of cream cheese or caramel frosting.
8. Pumpkin Spice Cake
Ingredients
Perfect for fall, this pumpkin spice cake is soft and aromatic.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin puree | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Eggs | 3 large |
| Vegetable oil | 1/2 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/4 tsp |
| Ground cloves | 1/4 tsp |
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Mix sugars, oil, eggs, and pumpkin puree. Combine dry ingredients separately and fold into the wet mixture.
- Cook: Pour batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot, set the pan on a trivet, and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow for natural release.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool and serve either plain or with cream cheese frosting.
9. Coconut Cake
Ingredients
This tropical cake will transport us to a sunny beach with its rich coconut flavor.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Butter | 1/2 cup (softened) |
| Eggs | 4 large |
| Coconut milk | 1 cup |
| Shredded coconut | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs one at a time, then stir in coconut milk and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and fold into the wet mixture. Add shredded coconut.
- Cook: Pour into a greased and floured cake pan. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the pan on a trivet. Cook at high pressure for 35 minutes and allow for natural release.
- Cool and Serve: Cool thoroughly before serving. Optionally garnish with toasted shredded coconut.
10. Oreo Cheesecake
Ingredients
This rich and indulgent cheesecake is filled with everyone’s favorite cookie, Oreos.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese | 3 packs (24 oz) |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Sour cream | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Oreo cookies (crushed) | 24 |
| Butter | 5 tbsp (melted) |
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed Oreo cookies (about 16 of them) with melted butter and press into the bottom of an Instant Pot-safe springform pan.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add sour cream, vanilla, and then eggs one at a time. Fold in the remaining crushed Oreos.
- Cook: Pour the batter into the crust. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot and set the pan on a trivet. Cook under high pressure for 35 minutes and natural release.
- Chill: Let the cheesecake cool and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish with additional Oreo crumbs if desired.
By utilizing our Instant Pots for these fabulous cake recipes, we can have our cake and eat it too—faster and with less hassle. These recipes are a mixture of classic flavors and inventive new twists, all guaranteed to delight our taste buds and impress our friends and family. So why not turn our kitchens into our own little bakeries? Give these recipes a try, and experience the joy of Instant Pot baking with each delicious bite.
