Caramel and apple are two flavors that blend together amazingly, and if you’re craving for just that, and are looking for a no fuss, easy recipe to try, give this instant pot caramel apple bundt cake a shot!
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I love the flavor combination of caramel and apples. It is not only a classic, but it is reminiscent of visiting fairs and fun gatherings with family and friends. This Instant Pot Caramel Apple Cake is the grown up version of visiting your favorite stand at your local fairway, but the kids will love it too. For another caramel and apple combination, try this Apple Crumble Cheesecake.
This recipe is fantastic no matter when or why you serve it. It can be served up to company, taking to potlucks and even just enjoyed any night of the week when you want a delicious dessert. In fact, this recipe can be eaten any time of day. You can eat it with a nice hot coffee in the morning, as a yummy afternoon snack or simply as dessert after a meal.
The good news? It is done in the Instant Pot, making it a pretty quick cake to throw together. It also doesn’t require an overabundance of ingredients or work, so it is great if you are in a pinch and want a yummy dessert to serve.
Yummy and easy!
Let’s get started making this Instant Pot Caramel Apple Cake!
What You Need to Make This Instant Pot Caramel Apple Cake
The good thing about this recipe is that it is somewhat easy and quick to throw together. It doesn’t require much in the way of effort, but it tastes like you have spent hours creating a masterpiece.
What you need:
- Apples – You will want to ensure that your apples are peeled and cored before you get started.
- Sugar – Regular sugar works perfectly for this recipe.
- Eggs – Make sure you are using large eggs. This will help to keep the integrity of the cake.
- Vanilla – This will add a delicious, rich flavor to your cake.
- Cinnamon – Do not skimp out on the cinnamon. It is what really brings out the flavor of the apples and caramel.
- Butter – Soften your butter before you get started.
- Flour – Regular white flour is all your need for this recipe.
- Baking powder
- Water
- Caramel bits – These can usually be found near the chocolate chips in your baking aisle.
- Spray oil
How to Make Instant Pot Caramel Apple Cake
Step 1
Combine flour and baking powder in a small bowl and set aside for later.
Step 2
Using a large bowl, cream together your butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and sugar until well combined.
Step 3
Fold your apples into your butter and sugar mixture.
Step 4
Mix your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients, adding only a little at a time until they are well combined. The mixture should be thick.
Step 5
Grease a 6 cup Bundt cake pan and spread your mixture evenly and thoroughly in it.
Step 6
Cover the Bundt cake with foil tightly.
Step 7
Pour 1 cup of water into a 6 quart (or larger) instant pot. Insert the trivet.
Step 8
Place your Bundt pan on top of your trivet.
Step 9
Lock the lid of your instant pot and set the vent to sealing.
Step 10
Press the manual button, high pressure and set for 70 minutes.
Step 11
When your instant pot beats, perform a quick pressure release.
Step 12
Using extreme caution, remove the trivet and the Bundt pan from the instant pot.
Step 13
Remove the foil from the Bundt pan. Place a dish on the top of the Bundt pan and flip it over to remove the cake.
Step 14
In a microwave safe bowl, pour in 1 tablespoon of water and your caramel bits. Microwave for 30-50 seconds, stirring every 10-15 seconds until the caramel bits have completely melted.
Step 15
Drizzle the caramel over the Bundt cake.
Step 16
Serve and enjoy!
📋 Recipe
Instant Pot Caramel Apple Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 3 apples peeled, cored, and cubed
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 stick butter softened
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup water
- 6 oz caramel bits
- 1 tablespoon water
- Spray oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Set aside for later.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Fold in apples.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients a little at a time until combined well. The mixture will be thick.
- Grease 6 cup bundt pan and spread mixture thoroughly.
- Cover with foil tightly.
- In 6qt or bigger Instant Pot, pour 1 cup water and insert trivet.
- Place bundt pan on top of trivet.
- Lock lid and set vent to sealing.
- Press manual button, high pressure, for 70 minutes.
- When Instant Pot beeps, quick pressure release.
- Remove trivet and bundt pan carefully.
- Remove foil, place dish on top of bundt pan and flip it over to remove cake.
- In a microwave safe bowl, pour in 1 tablespoon water and caramel bits.
- Microwave for 30-50 seconds, stirring every 10-15 seconds until caramel is melted completely.
- Drizzle over cake, slice, and serve.
Nutrition
And oh, if you’ve got some more apples left or if you just like apples, you might want to give these apple pumpkin breakfast cookies or Instant Pot Applesauce Cake a shot!
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70 minutes? Really? In the Instant Pot? A bundt cake?
Yes, the bundt cake cooks for 70 minutes in the instant pot.
How big is the instant pot you use for this recipe
Most recipes use a 6 qt. instant pot. The recipes will work in a 6 qt. or 8 qt. instant pot. The recipes will not work in a 3 qt. instant pot.
Love this kind of recipes where I can still eat them a day after. Thanks for sharing!
What is the best way to store this cake for eating the next day?
You can store it covered at room temperature for 3-5 days. They have bundt cake storage containers you can buy. If you don’t have one, you can slice it up to fit whatever storage containers you have.
Nice, thank you. I use the silicone trivet with heat-resistant handles and it’s so much better than the metal trivet that came with the instant pot. I got it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2CfhhBY
Hi Anna, thanks for commenting. I have that one too and love it!