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30-60 min6 - 8 servingsAmerican

Pecan Chocolate Chip Cake

By Chop Secrets

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6 - 8 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Pecan Chocolate Chip Cake
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Recipe Details

Course: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 7.5 oz yellow cake mix
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Chocolate drizzle

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except pecans and chocolate chips. Beat with an electric mixer until completely combined, about 2 minutes.
  2. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.
  3. Coat the inside of a 6 cup bundt pan with nonstick spray
  4. Pour batter into the bundt pan and cover with a paper towel and then with foil. Seal the edges.
  5. Pour 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot and insert the steam rack. Carefully lower the bundt pan on to the steam rack.
  6. 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 25 minutes.
  8. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  9. Check the cake for doneness. If needed, reset the pot for 2 minutes and a full natural release.
  10. Remove the pan to a cooling rack and let it cool at least 15 minutes before turning out onto a serving plate.
  11. Top with chocolate drizzle, chocolate sprinkles and/or additional chopped pecans.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

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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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