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Slice of Instant Pot orange cake on white plate with rest of cake in background

Easy Instant Pot Orange Cake

If you could use a super easy dessert recipe, this easy Instant Pot orange cake recipe is a must-try! It is made from a box mix made in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Box Orange Cake Mix
  • 1/3 Cup Oil I like Avocado Oil
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Water
Glaze:
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • Zest From 1 Orange
  • 3-4 Tbsp Milk
Water For Pot:
  • 1 Cup Water for the Instant Pot

Method
 

  1. Start by greasing a 7-inch cake pan.
  2. Then add 1 cup of water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs until fully mixed.
  4. Dump batter into the greased cake pan.
  5. Cover the top of the pan with foil.
  6. Place the cake pan on the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Or you can also use a sling.
  7. Press the “Cake” button on the Instant Pot then set the mode to “Less”. Adjust the cooking time to 50 minutes.
  8. When it beeps that it is done, allow it to release the pressure naturally.
Glaze:
  1. Using a whisk, mix the powdered sugar and milk until it is to the consistency you would like.
  2. Then add the zest and mix well.
  3. Slowly pour the glaze over top of the cooled cake. Then let it set until the glaze hardens.