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Instant Pot Funfetti Cake

June 13, 2018 By Aileen 14 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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A slice of instant pot Funfetti Cake topped with confetti sprinkles.

Make a deliciously moist instant pot cake with just a handful of ingredients in under an hour! Our recipe for instant pot funfetti cake is the perfect birthday cake or just because cake that you can make in your pressure cooker! This is one of those instant pot dessert recipes you will make again and again.

This is a super simple method for making cake in instant pot using a boxed cake mix. If you have a favorite from-scratch white cake recipe, you can still use this method to make a cake in your instant pot.

slice of instant pot cake with full bundt cake in background.

This instant pot dessert calls for a box of Funfetti cake mix (you should not pay that price for a box of cake mix, I’m just linking so you have a visual).  It’s a super simple way to change up your cake baking routine.

With the help of a bunt pan and the moisture from your instant pot, you will have a perfectly dense and moist cake. If you haven’t tried it, you may want to check out these recipes for Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake, instant pot cinnamon rolls, instant pot oreo cheesecake, and instant pot brownies with frosting! Also, make sure you check out our newest instant pot cake recipe, instant pot pineapple upside down cake!

New to the instant pot? Check out our instant pot guide here. 

instant pot cake decorated with frosting and funfetti sprinkles.

Why make a boxed cake in the instant pot?

You may be wondering why you wouldn’t just bake your cake in the oven. the reason? Instant pot cake mix cakes come out so much different. It is like a completely different cake. You need to try this at least once in your life!

instant pot cake made with a bundt pan.

How to make cake in the instant pot?

Making a cake mix in your instant pot is not much different than baking it in your oven. You will mix up the ingredients according to the package directions. Grease and flour a bundt pan and pour in the cake batter.

Add a cup of water and place your bundt pan on top of a trivet inside the instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes and quick pressure release. Let it cool and then frost as you would a normal cake. But this is not a normal cake. This is an instant pot cake. It is such a treat!

Funfetti cake mix made in the instant pot.

What pan to use when making instant pot cake?

I use this 6-inch bundt pan by Nordic Ware. It has held up so far in my Instant Pot and is relatively easy to clean.

Red bundt pan for instant pot cake.

You may also like: Instant Pot Banana Bread & Instant Pot Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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instant pot cake decorated with frosting and funfetti sprinkles.

Instant Pot Cake

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Make a deliciously moist instant pot cake with just a handful of ingredients in under an hour! This is one of those instant pot desserts you will make again and again. 

Ingredients

  • 1 box funfetti cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 package funfetti frosting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the funfetti cake mix, eggs, water, and oil. 
  2. Grease and flour a 7 inch bundt pan. 
  3. Pour cake batter into bundt pan. 
  4. Add 1 cup water to the inner bowl of instant pot. Place trivet inside. 
  5. Make a foil sling and carefully lower filled bundt pan on top of trivet in the instant pot. Loosely fold foil sling over the top of the bundt pan.
  6. Close lid and set to sealing. 
  7. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. 
  8. Quick pressure release. 
  9. Let cool on a cooling rack for 30-60 minutes. 
  10. Use a knife to gently separate the cake from the sides of the bundt pan and empty the cake onto a plate. 
  11. Frost as desired. 

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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1 slice
Amount Per Serving Calories 485Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 93mgSodium 679mgCarbohydrates 74gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 1gSugar 40gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 6g

Nutrition information is an estimate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert Recipes
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Comments

  1. Theresa McElyea

    July 12, 2018 at 12:31 am

    I don’t have a bunt pan can I just pour it in my center pot and make the cake

    Reply
    • Aileen

      July 12, 2018 at 7:16 am

      Hi Theresa. You should be able to use a push pan or spring form pan (although I have not personally tested that method). Unfortunately, it will not work to pour the batter into the main pot.

      Reply
      • Meriah

        November 8, 2019 at 6:23 pm

        Thank you for the idea of using a springform pan. I’m going to attempt tomorrow for my son’s birthday cake.

        Reply
        • Aileen

          November 13, 2019 at 4:33 pm

          Enjoy!

          Reply
  2. Laura Gray

    July 29, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Can I use the cake button on my ip?

    Reply
    • Aileen

      August 4, 2018 at 9:22 am

      Hi Laura! My instant pot doesn’t have a cake version, so I don’t have personal experience. From my understanding, it should work. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Roselle Cucuzza

    December 30, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    I followed the instructions and my cake turned out very dense and inedible. Why ??

    Reply
    • Aileen

      January 3, 2019 at 10:46 am

      Hi Roselle. Cake in the instant pot is more dense. Cutting back on the cook time by a couple of minutes may help next time.

      Reply
  4. Liz Smith

    December 10, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    I normally would use the entire cake mix recipe in a full size bundt pan, should I use the entire amount of batter in the 7″ pan for the IP?

    Reply
    • Aileen

      December 10, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      Hi Liz. Yes, we use the whole cake mix in the 7 inch Bundt Pan. – Aileen

      Reply
  5. Nikki

    January 17, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    My cake didn’t come out as expected based on doing exactly the steps provided. The center was still raw. Definitely “Nailed It” on this one. May need to mess with the timing next time to see if that’s the issue.

    Reply
    • Aileen

      January 18, 2020 at 11:20 am

      Hi Nikki. What a bummer. I’m so sorry it didn’t work out for you. Did you use a Bundt Pan or regular cake pan?

      Reply
  6. Gail

    August 19, 2020 at 5:49 am

    I followed printed directions exactly and it came out mushy at the bottom. Had to throw it out.

    Reply
  7. Dave

    September 9, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Tried to make this cake using the Strawberry Pillsbury Confetti cake in a Bundt cake pan (it called for 3 eggs and 1/4 cup oil).

    The top of the cake was split a bit when I opened the Instant Pot but it looked good. Checked a few spots with knife and it came out clean. Turned the pan upside down and found a good 25% or more of the cake was still in liquid form. Put pieces back into the Bundt ban and pressure cooked for an additional 15 minutes. I intentionally left the liquid pieces facing outward, so it no longer had the same shape – looked silly.

    After flipping again, no more liquid pieces. The cake even had somewhat re-taken the bundt form. Took a few bites and it tastes – edible, at least. With some frosting I’m sure it will end up being better than no cake!

    Reply

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