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Instant Pot Gingerbread Pumpkin Cake Recipe

This Instant Pot Gingerbread Pumpkin Cake is a delightful blend of warm spices and pumpkin, perfect for fall and holiday gatherings. It's easy to make and comes together quickly in your Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

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

Ingredients:  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions: 

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • In another bowl, mix brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, molasses, milk, and egg until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 7-inch cake pan that fits in the Instant Pot.
  • Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot, place the trivet inside, and carefully lower the cake pan onto the trivet.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
  • Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove the cake from the Instant Pot and let it cool before serving.

Notes:

This cake is perfect for fall and holiday gatherings. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cake, Gingerbread, Instant Pot, Pumpkin
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