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Red Velvet Cake Recipe Made in the Instant Pot

A delicious and moist red velvet cake made effortlessly in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pan
  • Trivet

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Instructions: 

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  • In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 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 Instant Pot to Manual for 35 minutes on high pressure.
  • Once done, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove the cake from the Instant Pot and let it cool before serving.

Notes:

Ensure the cake pan fits inside the Instant Pot before starting.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot Cake, Red Velvet Cake
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