Delicious Steamed Banana Cake Made Easy in your Instant Pot

This moist and flavorful steamed banana cake is made effortlessly in your Instant Pot. It is a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a fluffy texture. With this easy recipe, you can enjoy a homemade cake without even turning on your oven. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this steamed banana cake will surely become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, alternating with milk. Stir until just combined.
4. Grease a 7-inch round cake pan that fits inside your Instant Pot. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Cover the cake pan loosely with aluminum foil to prevent water from dripping onto the cake.
6. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
7. Place a trivet in the Instant Pot and carefully lower the cake pan onto the trivet.
8. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
9. Select the 'Steam' function and set the cooking time to 25 minutes at high pressure.
10. Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
11. Open the Instant Pot lid and carefully remove the cake pan using oven mitts.
12. Remove the aluminum foil and let the cake cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once cooled, slice and serve the steamed banana cake.
14. Enjoy!

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