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Instant Pot Doughnut Cake

Diana Rattray
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.
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 405
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Other Time20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, 7 1/2 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar

Optional Topping

Optional Vanilla Glaze

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fill the Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil. Lower the cake onto the trivet.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • Vanilla Glaze Finish: Alternatively, omit the melted butter and cinnamon sugar topping mixture. Combine the glaze ingredients and spoon over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 597IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg

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.

Keyword bundt cake, doughnut cake, fluted cake, instant pot cake, instant pot doughnut cake
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