Instant Pot Angel Food Cake

Instant Pot cooking is all the rage these days, and for good reason. It is faster than traditional baking and an easy way to make amazing meals without all the fuss. But did you know that you can also use your Instant Pot to make delicious desserts?

This Angel Food Cake recipe is one of our favorites. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a decadent cake perfect for any occasion. The best part is that it cooks in just a few minutes, so you can have dessert without all the hassle.

Why I Love This Recipe

If you love quick and easy Instant Pot recipes, then this is the dessert recipe for you. This cake is light, fluffy and super easy to make.

Easy to make
Always a hit at parties
Perfect for picky eaters
Looks beautiful on a plate

If you love Instant Pot cake recipes, next time give this Instant Pot Caramel Apple Bundt Cake a try.

Ingredients

This cake only requires a few simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store. It’s also a simple recipe, so it’s perfect for quick and easy desserts.

Betty Crocker Angel Food cake mix
water for cake
water for IP
Powdered sugar for dusting
Whipped cream
Fresh sliced strawberries
Mint sprigs for garnish

Substitutions

Cake Mix: Instead of boxed cake mix, you can use your favorite homemade cake mix.

Milk: Milk can be used in place of water in the cake mix, but will result in a drier cake.

Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

You only need a few basic kitchen items to make this Instant Pot Angel Food Cake.

8 qt. Instant Pot
Instant Pot Round Cake Pan (7″)
IP Silicone Sling - This tool is great for safely lifting cakes
Trivet
Mixing bowl

How to Make Instant Pot Angel Food Cake

This Instant Pot Angel Food Cake is a breeze to make and always a hit at parties. Follow these simple steps below and you will be enjoying a slice of this cake in no time.

Step 1: Prepare the cake pan

Lightly spray a cake pan with oil.

Step 2: Mix the angel food cake

Mix a Betty Crocker angel food cake mix and water in a bowl, then pour the batter into the round pan.

angel food cake mix batter in round stainless bowl

Step 3: Cover the pan

Cover the pan completely with foil.

Step 4: Add water and trivet to the pressure cooker

Pour a cup of water into the IP inner cooking pot. Then add the trivet and the cake pan to the instant pot.

cake mix batter in a round pan inside the Instant Pot

Step 5: Cook the cake

Close the lid. Set to High pressure for 35 minutes to bake.

Step 6: Allow the pressure to naturally release

Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes.

Step 7: Cool the cake

Remove from IP and place onto a wire rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 8: Remove the cake from the pan

Remove carefully from the round cake pan and place it onto a serving plate. Make sure you allow the cake to cool completely before garnishing and serving.

Step 9: Garnish the cake

Dust with powdered sugar & add a dollop of whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries when serving.

Variations / Options / Add-Ins

Want to personalize this Instant Pot Cake Mix recipe? Here are a few of my ways to add more flavor to this cake.

Glaze: Chocolate or vanilla would taste great on this cake.

Nuts: Fold in ½ cups of nuts to the cake mix once you mix it.

Chocolate Chips: Fold in ½ cup of your favorite chocolate chips to add chocolate to this cake.

Toppings Suggestions

While this cake is beautiful and delicious as-is, you can also top it with a variety of different toppings. Try some of these ideas below for your next party.

Sliced fresh strawberries
Whipped cream
Caramel sauce
Chocolate sauce
Ice cream
Powdered sugar

Tips

Want to make sure that your cake comes out perfect every time? Here are some tips to follow.

Even if you are using a non-stick pan, I still recommend that you oil the pan.
If you want to use cooking spray, I recommend using baking spray.
Make sure your cake is completely cooled before garnishing and serving. If it’s not, the whipped cream will melt.
You can use a bundt pan to make this angel food cake if you don’t have a round cake pan.

FAQs

Do you have questions about Instant Pot Angel Food Cake? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

How to store

If you are not going to eat the cake right away, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. It will last for 2-3 days.

Can I freeze angel food cake?

Yes, you can freeze angel food cake. Make sure that it is fully cooled before you freeze it and that you wrap it well in plastic wrap or place it in a freezer bag. It will keep for 2-3 months.

Can I use a different brand of cake mix?

Yes, you can use a different brand of cake mix. Just make sure that the cake mix is designed for angel food cakes.

More Instant Pot Recipes

If you like Instant Pot desserts, give these recipes a try:

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Instant Pot Angel Food Cake