Instant Pot Angel Food Cake

Learn how to make Instant Pot Angel Food Cake with a few simple ingredients!

Each bite of this angel food cake is light and fluffy and something you won’t’ forget. Pressure cooker angel food cake is an easy and quick method, and it starts with a boxed cake!

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Instant Pot Angel Food Cake

Angel food cake is one of those desserts I grew up eating. We almost always had some type of angel food cake when we had a family get-together. As an adult, I knew I wanted to carry on the tradition and make angel food cake for my family too.

It’s common even in my house to make this instant pot angel food cake on a regular basis.

The biggest secret of all is starting this cake with a boxed cake mix. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s a huge time saver, and you can easily take the cake mix and make it even better by cooking it in the pressure cooker. Plus, adding homemade whipped frosting is easy and makes it even better than you can imagine.

I have been known to eat a spoonful of frosting whenever I make it, so I won’t judge if you do the same thing. 😉

What to Frost Angel Food Cake With

You could use a commercially prepared frosting if you wanted to, but I prefer to make my own homemade whipped frosting. The flavor is much better than store-bought, and the texture is insanely good too. Try it both ways to see what you like.

I recommend adding some fresh strawberries or any other fruit you like on top. There is nothing better than biting into a piece of fluffy angel food cake, with frosting and fresh fruit. PURE HEAVEN!

Variations To Recipe

• Add in your favorite sprinkles to the cake batter. It’s a fun and festive way to add even more vibrance to the cake.
• Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the cake batter. Add some lemon zest on top of the whipped topping, and you will have a gorgeous, brilliant cake.
• Mini chocolate chips would be a great addition to the cake. Add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter before cooking.
• After you frost the cake, sprinkle some toasted coconut on top. Yum!
• Mix in one or two teaspoons of vanilla or almond extract to the cake batter. It’s a fun way to add more flavor.

Best Way To Store Angel Food Cake 

After the cake has cooled all the way, place the cake in a food container. Then place the container in the fridge, and it will last in there for 3-4 days. The instant pot angel food cake does need to be kept cold due to the frosting. If you skip the frosting or use something different, you can leave the cake at room temperature.

Does Angel Food Cake Freeze Well 

Yep! You can freeze pressure cooker angel food cake. Let it cool, wrap it in plastic wrap or foil, and put it inside of a freezer bag or container. You don’t need to frost the cake and can frost it right before you serve the cake. Defrost the cake in the fridge before serving.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this instant pot angel food cake are pretty basic. But the method of cooking and the topping takes it to the next level. It’s an easy cake to adjust the ingredients too! 

• 1 box Betty Crocker Angel Food cake mix
• 1 1/4 C water for the cake
• 2 C water for IP
• 1 C Powdered sugar for dusting

Whipped Frosting:

• 4 C heavy whipping cream
• ¼ C powdered sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
• 3 tsp water

How to Make Instant Pot Angel Food Cake

I’m excited for you to taste this instant pot angel food cake. Take a look at these easy directions so you can whip it up quickly. 

Step 1: Lightly spray your bundt pan with oil and then set aside. 

Step 2: Prepare the angel food cake mix and 1 1/4 cup water in a bowl. Use a whisk to mix it up until fully combined. 

Step 3: Pour the angel food cake batter into the bundt pan.

Step 4: Cover with foil tightly to prevent condensation from getting into your cake as it cooks.

Step 5: Pour 2 cups of water into the instant pot inner cooking pot.

Step 6: Then add the trivet in, along with the covered angel food cake. 

Step 7: Make sure the valve is closed and set to high pressure for 35 minutes. Then you will naturally release for 10 minutes. 

Step 8: Remove the pan from the Instant Pot and place onto a wire rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes. 

Step 9: Remove cake from the bundt pan and place onto a serving plate. 

Step 10: Allow to cool completely.

Whipped Frosting Directions:

Step 1: Combine the heavy whipping cream on medium to high speed until it becomes fluffy in a stand mixer. You will be making the homemade whipped frosting. 

Step 2: Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix on high speed until fluffy. 

Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the water and gelatin and stir. 

Step 4: Once the gelatin has fully dissolved, add it into the whipped cream

Step 5: Continue to beat on high speed until the whipped cream is stiff.

Step 6: Frost the cooled angel food cake completely.

Step 7: Top with sliced strawberries or whatever fruit you enjoy!

Step 8: Cut and Serve!

Enjoy!

Now, remember to save this recipe on Pinterest for later 🙂

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