30-60 min6 servingsadditional maraschino cherries for garnish

Shirley Temple Cherry Cake

By Chop Secrets

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6 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Shirley Temple Cherry Cake
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Recipe Details

Course: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 7 oz white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup sprite or 7-up soda
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp grenadine syrup
  • 12 maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp milk
  • Additional maraschino cherries for garnish
Serves 6 10 minutes prep time / 35 minutes cook time / 45 minutes total time

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together cake mix, soda, oil, eggs and syrup until well-blended and uniform. Fold in maraschino cherries.
  2. Coat the insides of 6 heart molds with nonstick spray (or you can use silicone baking cups).
  3. Divide batter evenly between molds and seal each with aluminum foil.
  4. Pour one cup of water in the Instant Pot and insert the steam rack. Carefully lower the molds on to the steam rack--3 on top, 3 on bottom, staggering the layers.
  5. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  6. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 15 minutes.
  7. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  8. Carefully remove the molds from the pot to a wire rack. Remove foil and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  9. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar and enough milk to form a thick but pourable icing
  10. Remove the cakes from the mold and drizzle icing into the heart-shaped depression in the top of the cakes. Top each cake with an additional cherry.

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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