30-60 min6 servings 1/2 box )

Apple Cake

By Chop Secrets

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6 Servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Apple Cake
Red background with darker red circles

Recipe Details

Course: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 red apple sliced very thin
  • 1 red apple peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 7 ounces white cake mix or yellow cake mix (about 1/2 box ), prepared according to package directions
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Coat the inside of a 7” x 3” springform or push pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Layer thinly sliced apples along bottom and sides of pan.
  3. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and diced apples to the prepared cake mix. Stir to combine.
  4. Gently spoon the cake batter into the prepared pan. Cover loosely with foil - do not seal.
  5. Pour 1 1/2 cups water into the Instant Pot, followed by the trivet.
  6. Carefully lower the baking pan onto the trivet, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  7. Using the display panel select the Manual or Pressure Cook function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 20 Minutes.
  8. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 Minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  9. Carefully remove the cake pan from the pot. Place on a cooling rack and allow to set for 5-10 Minutes before inverting onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Top with cinnamon sugar and set under the broiler until sugar melts.
  11. Serve warm.

Notes

*The Manual and Pressure Cook buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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