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Mini Spice Cakes in the Instant Pot

These mini spice cakes are perfect for a quick and delicious dessert. Made with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, they are cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Mini Cake Pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Trivet

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions: 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, milk, and egg.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  • Grease mini cake pans and pour the batter into each cavity, filling them halfway.
  • Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place a trivet inside. Carefully place the cake pans on the trivet.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Once done, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove the cake pans from the Instant Pot and let the cakes cool before serving.

Notes:

These mini spice cakes are perfect for any occasion and can be served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Mini Cakes, Spice Cakes
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