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As far as 3-ingredient recipes go, it’s hard to beat Instant Pot Dump Cake! When I first encountered this idea, I had already made delicious cheesecake and creme brûlée in my Instant Pot, so this felt like a natural next step along the path of pressure cooker dessert recipes.
And while I thought the cake was closer to a fruit crumble or fruit cobbler than a cake, it was absolutely delicious and easy to make! This recipe makes a terrific dessert option any day of the week!
What Is An Instant Pot Dump Cake?
Most Instant Pot “dump cake” recipes call for three basic ingredients: cake mix, pie filling, and butter. As it cooks, the butter and pie filling seep into the cake mix to create a dessert that’s cake-like in some places and streusel-esque in others.
The Instant Pot dump cake recipe I’m sharing in this post uses apple pie filling, but you could just as easily use cherry, peach, blueberry, or any other pie filling. I’ve included more delicious variations you can try further down this post.
How To Make Instant Pot Apple Dump Cake
Ingredients:
2 (20-ounce) cans of apple pie filling
1 (16.5-ounce) box yellow cake mix
4 Tbsp cold butter
Equipment:
- Instant Pot
- Heat-safe bowl or container
- Trivet
- Sling
- Water
Directions:
Put the pie filling in a heat-safe container that is suitable for pressure cooking. (I use a Pyrex bowl, but you could use a cake pan, steamer pan, or other Instant Pot-friendly dish.)
Sprinkle the cake mix over the pie filling in an even layer. Next, cut the butter into several pats and arrange them on top of the cake mix.
Pour about 1 cup of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot, then place the assembled dump cake on a sling and carefully lower it onto a trivet.
Seal the lid and use the Manual or Pressure Cook setting to cook the cake on high pressure for 25 minutes. When the timer goes off, use Quick Release to depressurize the pot.
Use the sling to carefully remove the cake from the pot, then serve your delicious Instant Pot dessert with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Instant Pot Dump Cake Variations
Give these delicious ideas a try, or use them as inspiration for your own unique creations:
More Ideas You'll Love
- Chocolate cake mix + cherry pie filling
- Lemon cake mix + blueberry pie filling
- White cake mix + strawberry pie filling
- Spice cake mix + peach pie filling
- Gingerbread mix + apple pie filling
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Make Instant Pot Cherry Dump Cake?
To make Instant Pot Cherry Dump Cake, you’ll need cake mix, cherry pie filling, and butter. Follow the instructions provided above to make a delicious cherry dump cake.
What Are Some Essential Accessories For Instant Pot Cooking?
Depending on what you want to cook in your Instant Pot, you may need a trivet, sling, rack, or special pans to achieve the results you want.
How Do I Know When My Instant Pot Dump Cake Is Done?
The main drawback of pressure cooking a cake is that you can’t really check on it while it’s cooking! An Instant Pot Dump Cake should take around 25 minutes. The cake is done when the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Can I Use A Pressure Cooker Instead Of An Instant Pot To Make Desserts?
Yes, you can use a standard pressure cooker to make Instant Pot desserts. Electric pressure cookers give you more control, but a stovetop pressure cooker can certainly get the job done!
What Is The Difference Between Dump Cake And Cobbler?
A dump cake is a quick and easy dessert made by “dumping” ingredients into a dish and baking it. It can be similar to a cobbler, which is a style of dessert that typically has a biscuit or cake topping.
Conclusion
Cooking in just 25 minutes, this dump cake recipe is the perfect quick and easy dessert. Since it tastes great warm, you can have dessert on the table in no time!
Have you made any memorable desserts in your Instant Pot?
Instant Pot Apple Dump Cake Recipe
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 tbsp butter cold
Instructions
- Pour the apple pie filling into a pressure cooker safe bowl or container.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the pie filling in an even layer.
- Cut the butter into several pats and arrange them on top of the cake mix.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the inner pot.
- Place the assembled dump cake onto a sling and lower it onto a trivet in the pot.
- Secure the lid, press “Manual” or “Pressure Cook,” and set the timer for 25 minutes.
- After cooking, hit “Cancel” and use Quick Release to depressurize.
- Carefully lift the dish out of the pot and serve.
