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5 from 4 votes

Instant Pot Pound Cake

Instant Pot Pound Cake is moist, dense, and full of flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Method: Instant Pot
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 618kcal

Equipment

  • 8 qt. Instant Pot
  • Instant Pot Bundt Cake Pan (7″)
  • IP Silicone Sling
  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temp
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs room temp
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer add softened butter, sugar, pure vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cream until very light and fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
  • In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Slowly add the buttermilk and flour mixture to the cream mixture. Alternate between flour mixture and buttermilk.
  • Pour the batter into a greased bundt cake pan. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Next, add 2 cups water to Instant Pot insert and add a trivet.
  • Place the bundt pan in the Instant Pot to rest on the trivet.
  • Close the lid and turn the pressure valve.
  • Cook on manual for 90 minutes of cooking time.
  • Let the pressure release naturally, then carefully remove the pound cake. Allow to cool before removing from the pan.
  • Garnish with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg