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Instant Pot Italian Cream Cake

Maria Emmerich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 578

Ingredients
  

CAKE:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 2 cups Natural Sweetener
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour

FROSTING:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Natural Sweetener or equivalent
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

Instructions
 

  • Set a trivet inside a 6-quart Instant Pot and pour in 1 cup of cold water.
  • Grease the sides and line the bottom of a 7-inch round spring-form cake pan with greased parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the sour cream; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter natural sweetener until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, sour cream mixture, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 cup coconut flakes, baking powder and almond flour. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.
  • Use a foil sling to lower the cake pan onto the trivet in the Instant Pot. Tuck in the sides of the sling.
  • Seal the lid, press Pressure Cook or Manual, and set the timer for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Once finished, let the pressure release naturally, about 20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely before frosting. Slice cake into 3, so you have 3 layers of cake.
  • To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' swerve. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in a small amount of cream or almond milk to attain the desired consistency. Stir in chopped nuts and remaining flaked coconut. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 578 | Fat: 56g | Protein: 10g | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fiber: 3g | P:E Ratio: 0.2