Delicious and Moist Instant Pot Carrot Cake Pudding Recipe

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This Instant Pot Carrot Cake Pudding is a delightful dessert that is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. It combines the classic flavors of carrot cake with the creaminess of pudding, creating a unique and delicious treat that your family will love. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • Whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix together shredded carrots, milk, sugar, flour, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, raisins, and walnuts.
  2. Pour the mixture into a greased 6-inch springform pan and cover it with foil.
  3. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot, place a trivet inside, and put the springform pan on top of the trivet.
  4. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  5. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually.
  6. Carefully remove the pan from the Instant Pot and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve the carrot cake pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
  8. Enjoy this delicious and moist Instant Pot Carrot Cake Pudding!

Interesting Facts

  • Carrots were initially added to cakes in the medieval times as a natural sweetener due to sugar scarcity.
  • Carrot cake pudding is a twist on the classic carrot cake, combining the flavors of the cake with the creamy texture of pudding.
  • Using the Instant Pot makes this dessert quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a last-minute treat.