Earlier in the summer, I started a series of delicious and tiny Instant Pot cakes. My very first cake in the series was this Mini Lemon Bundt Cake. Next, I created the Strawberries & Cream Cake and now I bring you this delightful Coconut Cake.
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These mini cakes are so easy to make and they certainly hit the spot! Plus, they’re so darn cute!
I’m loving making these mini cakes in the Instant Pot. They’re the perfect size, even for my family of 7. We each get a good-sized piece and there are a few pieces leftover for later. Plus, only a few ingredients are used, so I usually have what I need on hand.
Coconut Perfection
As for the newest flavor in the Instant Pot Mini Cake series, it had to be coconut! I absolutely love coconut! Just mention coconut in any form and you’ve got my attention. From body lotions to sweets to main courses, I can’t get enough coconut!
Maybe it’s because it reminds me of my home country, Honduras. When I was little, we’d eat coconut and drink coconut water every time we’d go to the beach. One of my favorite beach treats from Honduras is Pan de Coco, coconut bread. These ladies would carry huge baskets of freshly made bread and sell it along the beach. It is indescribably good! I need to learn how they make it!
Well, while this is not quite Pan de Coco, the sweet, yet light flavor of the coconut in this Instant Pot mini cake is perfection!
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A Mini Treat Perfect for Any Occasion
How cute does this Coconut Mini Cake look on a pretty plate? I’m thinking tea party with my friends! Is that still a thing? I hope so!
I know you and your family will love this Coconut Cake!
Now it’s your turn to give this Instant Pot Coconut Cake recipe a try! You won’t be disappointed!
I’ve also included some tips and serving suggestions below the recipe card to help you make this mini cake even more delicious.
Please let me know if you make this delicious Instant Pot Cake by leaving a comment below. Also, don’t forget to check out these other great Instant Pot cakes and desserts:
- Instant Pot Strawberries & Cream Mini Bundt Cake
- Instant Pot Lemon Mini Bundt Cake
- Instant Pot Irish Car Bomb Chocoflan
- Instant Pot Turtle Lava Cakes
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Instant Pot Coconut Mini Cake
MOIST COCONUT CAKE TOPPED WITH A SWEET COCONUT GLAZE
Essential Equipment
Ingredients
for the Cake
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup white cake mix
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
for the Glaze
- ½ cup confectioners powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
Instructions
make the Cake
- Add coconut milk, egg, and coconut extract to a mixing bowl and mix together thoroughly with a whisk.
- Fold the white cake mix, baking powder, and coconut flakes into the wet ingredients with a spatula. Make sure to use ONLY 1 CUP of cake mix and do not use a whisk or an electric mixer for this part. Be careful not to over mix. You want the batter to remain somewhat lumpy.
- Spray a small 6″ x 2″ cake pan or 3 cup bundt pan with the cooking spray (I recommend using coconut cooking spray) and spread a pinch of coconut flakes evenly along the bottom of the cake pan.
- Pour the cake batter into the pan.
- Tightly cover the cake pan with aluminum foil.
- Add 2 cups of water to the Instant Pot and place the covered cake pan in the Instant Pot on the trivet.
- Set the Instant Pot to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on High Pressure for 40 minutes.
- Once the cooking time has completed, allow the pot to do a 15 minute NPR (natural pressure release).
- After the pressure has been fully released and the pin has dropped, open the pot and carefully remove the cake from the pot.
- Remove the foil from the cake pan, then place the cake on a cooling rack and allow the cake to cool.
- After the cake has cooled, pour the glaze over the top of the cake to fully cover.
make the Glaze
- Sift the ½ cup of confectioners powdered sugar into a mixing bowl, add the 2 tablespoons of coconut milk and mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Nutrition Facts
Tips & Tricks
Experiment with flavors. Try adding a ½ cup of drained, crushed pineapple to the cake batter to give it even more amazing flavor.
Top with cream cheese frosting. Forgo the glaze and top with cream cheese frosting instead. Nothing goes better with cake than cream cheese frosting.
Serving Suggestions
Add a scoop of ice cream. Make an extra special treat out of this cake by topping it with a scoop of ice cream. Vanilla ice cream, strawberry sherbert or pineapple sherbert all pair amazingly with this cake.
Serve with tea. Have some friends over for an afternoon tea and serve this coconut cake – they will love it!
I haven’t made this yet but I’m going to try your suggestion about adding the pineapple and MAYBE a shot of dark rum!! Like a piña colada!
I have made this coconut cake 5 times now and it comes out perfect every time! I even made them for gifts for Valentine’s Day and everyone loved them. This is the best recipe and cutest little cake! So moist and delicious! Thank you for the recipe, it’s a keeper!
Hi Valerie! Nice name 😉 I’m so happy you love this cutie so much you’ve made it 5 times!! I really appreciate you stopping by the blog and sharing your results!
Hi there. For first timer, did not 100% do this recipe (or your chocolate flan). I did my best “Sandra Lee” with a French Vanilla box mix. (I know Sweetie has Swan Cake Flour- somewhere).
IP on Manual, high pressure for 25 minutes (borrowed that timing on another web page), covered with foil, then a 15 minute natural release.
It’s good! Agreed, not from nice lady on a beach or out of the trunk of her car on some nice island. Once again, Bless You Kind Valerie.
Hi Jerry!! Haha!! You crack me up! I really appreciate you trying out the recipes! Have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by the blog!
Do you think this recipe could be doubled? If so, would I need to increase the cooking time. I have a 6 qt. using a bundt pan.
Hi Jill! You can definitely try but I never have so I can’t tell you an exact timing for it. You could make 2 cakes, one at a time as well. That’s what I would do. Do let me know if you try it. Thanks for stopping by!
No I didn’t, but based on the height of the finished cake, I’m thinking you can. Please let me know if it works.
Jill did you try doubling? I’m about to and just wondered…I have a 6-cup bundt pan the firs in my 6 quart instant pot—
Hi Ann! Maybe Jill will see this and answer. Please let me know if you do double it if it works out. I never have.
I have to say this little bunt coconut cake is soooo good, quick and easy to. My first cake had to be coconut my hubby’s all time favourite. Try it you will be delighted.
Hi Judy!! So happy to hear you enjoy this coconut cake! We love it around here as well! I appreciate you stopping by!
Isn’t 40 minutes for the little mini Bundt Cake way too much. I did a fresh strawberry cake for 27 minutes and it might have been a couple minutes too long. Because I know if you pressure them too long they become really dense and heavy
Hi Sandra! 40 minutes works perfectly for me. You are welcome to try a shorter time. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Valerie. I am intrigued. However, how would I adapt to the 3qt Lux machine? I am new to IP
Thank you for the assistance.
Hi Rhonda! As long as you have a bundt pan that fits into the 3 qt properly, no adjustments should be necessary. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you. Mine is very old and a lot bigger. I will have to look around.
Hi!
Do you think this would work in a small angel food pan I bought for the IP?
Hi Donna! It should be about the same as a bundt pan. As long as it’s not too big you should be fine. If the pan has too much surface area it’s going to be a very short, compact, dense cake. Hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out.
I am not sure what a 3 cup bundt pan would equal — I’ve purchase my pans based on inches. How many inches would a 3 cup pan be? I have 6″, 7″, 9″ pans. Thx!
Hi Dorothy! The bundt pans are labeled in cups, the 3 cup one is very tiny. According to the specifications given, the 3 cup pan is 6.4″. Here is the link for it (affiliate): https://amzn.to/2McTztH
Do you think it could be made using a homemade white cake recipe? We don’t like the boxed cake mixes much…
Hi Tonya! I had someone try it today with a homemade cake mix and she said it was a little dense. Please let me know if you try it, so I can share your results with anyone that asks. Thanks for stopping by!