Instant Pot Cherry Upside-Down Cake
The Instant Pot makes this cherry upside-down cake a breeze to fix and cook. Slice the cake and spoon the cherries over it or invert the pan onto a large rimmed plate.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup water, for the pan
- Butter, for the baking pan
- 1 21-oz can cherry pie filling
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, (5 ounces)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp melted butter, cooled slightly
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped topping and cinnamon sugar or ice cream (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a 7-by-3-inch round baking pan. Add the cherry pie filling to the pan.Butter | 1 21-oz can cherry pie filling
- Make the Batter: In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; blend thoroughly with a spoon or whisk and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar with the melted butter. Whisk in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and whisk to make a smooth batter. Pour the batter over the cherries and gently smooth it out to cover completely.1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour | 1 1/2 tsp baking powder | 1/4 tsp salt | 2/3 cup granulated sugar | 5 tbsp melted butter | 1 large egg | 1/4 cup milk | 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pressure Cook: Place the pan on a foil sling* or silicone baking sling. Cover the cake loosely with foil. Place a trivet in the pot and add 1 1/2 cups of water. Lower the cake onto the trivet. Lock the lid in place and turn the steam release valve to the sealing position. Choose the pressure cook/manual button (high pressure) and set the timer for 45 minutes. When the time is up, do a quick release. Place the pan on a cooling rack and remove the foil. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Invert the Cake: Carefully turn the cake over onto a plate. If some cherries are left in the pan, spoon them over the cake.**
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or cold, topped with whipped topping and a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar or with a scoop of ice cream.Whipped topping and cinnamon sugar or ice cream (optional)
Notes
*How to Make a Foil Sling
- Tear off a piece of aluminum foil about 24 inches long. Fold it lengthwise into thirds to create a thick, sturdy strip about 3 inches wide.
- Place the center of the strip under the baking pan.
- Grasp both ends of the foil “handles” and lower the pan onto the trivet in the Instant Pot.
- Fold the ends of the foil handles down so they don’t interfere with the lid’s seal.
- When the dish is done, grasp the foil handles and carefully lift the pan out of the pot.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 221mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 265IUCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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