Instant Pot Strawberry Cake

Today I am sharing one of the easiest vegan cake recipes that you can prepare with the Instant Pot…Instant Pot Strawberry Cake! It has become a new family favorite for cakes. My kids would eat them anytime, anywhere and my husband finds it good as a pair for coffee. I agree to be sent email.

At first, I was not sure about this cake as how it would turn out with the Instant Pot. But after a few trials, I am really happy with how this delicious vegan Instant Pot strawberry cake turned out to become very easy. I have a 6-quart Instant Pot (DUO Plus) and I used the ‘cake’ button to steam or prepare the cake. This recipe is super simple in that you don’t need to follow any ingredient order and you don’t even need to break out an electric mixer. Just whip all ingredients together, fold into your “baking” dish, and put in the Instant Pot. It is a steamed cake rather than the traditional oven-baked cake and the texture turns out light and spongy.

Cake setting on the Instant pot

Some of the Instant Pot like the Lux 6qt or Ultra 6qt actually have a cake setting. I made a cake in 6 qt Duo plus that also happens to have a setting for cake. But some of the instant pot models do not have this feature. But that is not a problem! For a standard Instant Pot, just use the ‘Manual Pressure Cooking’ setting for cakes.

Cake pan options for Instant Pot

You can actually purchase an Instant Pot cake pan with a handle, which would make removing this cake so much easier. However, as long as your cake pan can fit in your Instant Pot – you can use it! If using a springform pan, make sure you wrap it tightly with foil to avoid additional moisture from getting into the cake. I bought a 6 cup bundt pan to use for this recipe. This fits perfectly in a 6 quart instant pot. I have included links to buy it online if you do not have it.

Strawberry alternative

Can we use other berries instead of strawberries? Absolutely, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, or even a combination of berries taste great.

Tips to make a strawberry cake

Toss the berries with some all-purpose flour, this helps spread the berries evenly into the cake batter, and also prevent the berries from sinking into the bottom.Allow natural pressure release, around 10 minutes, and then release the remaining pressure. It is completely normal to have a slightly dense texture as compared to an oven-baked cake. Use oil instead of vegan butter for better results.

Step by step method

Start by washing and chopping the strawberries. Sprinkle a tablespoon of all-purpose over the strawberries, and toss them to coat evenly. Place them aside. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Mix the almond milk with 2 teaspoon vinegar.

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Just subscribe to my newsletter for more delicious vegan recipes such as this sent directly to your inbox. Now mix the wet ingredients with dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in the strawberries and mix them gently. Pour the batter into the greased bundt pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Add 1 ½ cups of water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Place a trivet inside the pot. With the help of the foil sling, gently lift the cake pan, and place it inside the inner pot. Fold the foil sling over the pan. Close the Instant Pot lid, vent to sealing. Turn ON Instant Pot to MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high), 40 minutes. As the timer expires, allow 10 minutes of natural pressure release. Carefully, lift the pan out using the foil sling. Remove the foil, and let the cake cool completely. Run a knife through the edges of the pan, and carefully invert the cake onto a plate. Instant Pot Strawberry Cake is ready! Serve it fresh paired with a hot cup of coffee.