Instant Pot Layer Cake

Making a layer cake in your instant pot is simple! All you need is a box of your favorite cake mix and your creativity.

When I decided to bake a cake in my instant pot, I was hesitant.  I mean, a cake?  A layer cake?  In my instant pot? 

Yep.

Well, like the brownies..I was pleasantly surprised!  

This layer cake starts with a cake mix and tastes amazing.  It was also really simple to make. 

Supplies Needed: 2- 6 inch round cake pans ( see recipe card) +  your favorite way to grease them.  You will also need foil to cover pans.  Lastly, an electric mixer + mixing bowl and of course, measuring cups + spoons.

Ingredients Needed:

• Dry cake mix
• Milk ( will replace water, as called for on the box)
• Eggs (normally, a cake mix will call for 3, you will need 4) 
• Vanilla
• Plain Greek yogurt ( will replace oil, as called for on the box)
• Frosting

Cake Mix:  Any flavor will work.  Just stick with a “standard” size package. 

Plain Greek Yogurt:  If you don’t have any on hand, sour cream can be used instead. 

Frosting:  I used a full container of packaged chocolate frosting. Plus, about one fourth of a second container to frost the whole cake and add a bit of piping.

How to Make an Instant Pot Layer Cake:

• Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into your instant pot and place the steam rack  into the pan. Be sure the handles are up, making removal easier.
• Then, make your batter and spread it evenly into 2 greased 6 inch baking pan.  Cover both with foil and stack them on top of the rack.
• Cover the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. When the time is up, do a natural release for 10 minutes.
• Carefully remove the pans from the pot and let them cool for about 5 minutes.  Then, remove the foil and cool completely before frosting. 

Love a Layer Cake? Try these too:

• Double Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake
• Lemon Layer Cake
• Peppermint Layer Cake
• Custard Filled Chocolate Layer Cake