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Instant Pot Carrot Bread
5 from 15 votes

Instant Pot Carrot Bread

Instant Pot Carrot Bread combines shredded carrots, raisins, and walnuts into a moist batter enriched with butter, brown sugar, and sour cream. Cooked in an Instant Pot using a springform pan, this carrot bread has tender crumb and balanced sweetness, offering a convenient way to bake without an oven.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 egg large
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup carrot shredded
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

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  1. Spray a 7x3-inch springform pan with baking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until light in color and combined.
  3. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Beat in vanilla extract and sour cream.
  5. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and mix JUST until combined, do NOT over mix.
  6. Fold in shredded carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, and level the top. Cover completely with foil.
  8. Add 1 ½ cups of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  9. Place the pan on a trivet with handles or make a foil sling and lower it into the pot.
  10. Lock the lid and make sure the valve is set to SEALING.
  11. Select HIGH-PRESSURE for 55 minutes. After cook time ends, allow to naturally release pressure for 15 minutes.
  12. Do a quick release for the remaining pressure. Open the lid and remove the pan let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, after which transfer it to a platter.
  13. Slice and serve.
  14. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 423mg (18%) Potassium 268mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 3171IU (63%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Potassium 268mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 3171IU 63%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.