Instant Pot Apple Cake with Rum Sauce
Instant Pot Apple Cake with Rum Sauce is a delightful dessert that combines the warm flavors of spiced apples with a rich rum sauce. This quick and easy recipe makes use of your Instant Pot, resulting in a moist cake that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. With a stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, this cake is sure to impress both family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 cups peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup dark rum (for sauce)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional for sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping apples and measuring out dry ingredients.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg.
- Fold in eggs and vegetable oil until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Add chopped apples and gently fold them into the batter.
- Grease the Instant Pot inner pot, pour in the batter, and smooth the top.
- Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes; allow natural release for 10 minutes.
- For the rum sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar until dissolved, then add rum and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Experiment with different spices or add nuts for variation. Use apples like Honeycrisp for added sweetness. The cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days.