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Instant Pot Doughnut Cake

Golden-brown cinnamon sugar donut on a gray plate.
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Instant Pot doughnut cake is the perfect way to make a simple sweet breakfast treat. Top the cake off with a cinnamon sugar coating or drizzle with a vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (7 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar

Optional Topping

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Vanilla Glaze

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan and Instant Pot: Grease a 6-cup Bundt cake pan or spray it with baking spray. Place a trivet in the Instant Pot and add 1 1/2 cups of water. A trivet and water are added to the Instant Pot.
  2. Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup of butter with 3/4 cup of sugar for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. 
    Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the vanilla and beat until blended. Scrape the sides of the bowl. 
    In a small bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend thoroughly. 
    With the mixer on low speed, beat in about half of the flour mixture. Gradually add the buttermilk, blending well, and then mix in the remaining flour mixture.
  3. Fill the Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil. Lower the cake onto the trivet.
  4. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and pressure cook on high pressure for 37 minutes. It will take about 8 minutes for the pressure to build and cooking to begin. When the time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully move the steam release valve to the venting position. Remove the cake to a rack and remove the foil. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, and then invert it onto a plate. 
  5. Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Brush the cake all over with the melted butter. Combine the cinnamon and 4 tablespoons of sugar sprinkle evenly over the cake. Instant Pot doughnut cake with cinnamon sugar topping.
  6. Vanilla Glaze Finish: Alternatively, omit the melted butter and cinnamon sugar topping mixture. Combine the glaze ingredients and spoon over the cooled cake. Brushing glaze on the Instant Pot donut cake.

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