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Spiced Pear Cranberry Cake Recipe for Instant Pot Lovers

This Spiced Pear Cranberry Cake is perfect for Instant Pot enthusiasts. It's a delightful blend of warm spices, juicy pears, and tart cranberries, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 7-inch Cake Pan

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions: 

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in pears and cranberries.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 7-inch cake pan that fits into the Instant Pot.
  • Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot, place a trivet inside, and carefully lower the cake pan onto the trivet.
  • Close the lid, set the vent to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release.
  • Carefully remove the cake from the Instant Pot and let it cool before serving.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cake, Cranberry, Instant Pot, Spiced Pear
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