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Instant Pot Monkey Bread with Vanilla Icing

It won't get any tastier than this instant pot monkey bread recipe. It is ooey and gooey like a cinnamon roll and drizzled with perfectly sweet vanilla icing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time21 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time51 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 697kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter chilled and divided
  • 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Spray a (6-cup) bundt pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 
  • Cut 1/2 cup butter into small cubes and pour into the dry ingredients.
  • Use a fork to mix in the butter until the dry ingredients are crumbly and about the size of peas.
  • Slowly pour in 1 cup milk, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Use your hands to knead the dough about 10 minutes, until smooth.
  • Pour the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 10 inch round.
  • Cut the dough up into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
  • Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a gallon sized zip top bag. Close the bag and shake to mix. 
  • Pour the cut pieces of dough into the bag of cinnamon sugar. 
  • Gently knead the bag until each piece of dough is coated in cinnamon sugar.
  • Remove the dough pieces and arrange them evenly in the bundt pan.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Pour in the brown sugar and remaining 1/2 cup butter. Whisk until the butter is melted and the brown sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn off the Instant Pot. Pour the butter mixture over the top of the monkey bread pieces in the bundt pan. 
  • Remove the cooking pot and clean it. Put it back inside the Instant Pot.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups water to the Instant Pot and place a trivet inside.
  • Cover the bundt pan with a paper towel and aluminum foil, crimping the edges to discourage water from getting inside the pan.
  • Create a foil sling and carefully lower the bundt pan into the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid and set the pressure release to sealing.
  • Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust cook time to 21 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.
  • Remove the bundt pan using the foil sling. Remove the foil and paper towel from the top of the pan and let cool on a rack for 5 minutes. 
  • While the monkey bread is cooling, whisk together the powder sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons milk in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Turn the bundt pan over onto a plate and wiggle the pan to allow the monkey bread to be released. 
  • Drizzle the monkey bread with the vanilla icing while it is still warm. 
  • Enjoy immediately and store any unused portion in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 697kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 515mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g