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Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Pressure Cooker Style

This pressure cooker carrot cake is a moist, flavorful delight with cream cheese frosting, making the perfect classic dessert in a fraction of the time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour ready for that base
  • 2 cups grated carrots freshly shredded, no shortcuts
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for some sweet sparkle
  • 1 cup brown sugar brings a deeper, richer note
  • 1 cup vegetable oil to keep the cake tender and moist
  • 4 large eggs helps with structure and richness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for that warm spice you love
  • ½ teaspoon salt always needed for balance
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts for crunch and nuttiness
  • 8 oz cream cheese softly beaten for frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Start by mixing your dry ingredients in a big bowl—flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Give ‘em a good stir so everything's spread out evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the sugars with oil and eggs till the mix looks nice and smooth. You don’t wanna overdo it, just enough to bring it together.
  • Pour the dry mix into the wet, but don’t go crazy mixing. You want it just combined, otherwise the cake might get tough.
  • Now fold in those grated carrots and chopped walnuts gently so they get evenly spread but no mush.
  • Since you’re using a pressure cooker, grease up your cake pan real good and pour the batter in. Place the pan inside the cooker on a trivet with about an inch of water below for that broth depth.
  • Seal the lid tight and set the pressure cooker to high for about 25 minutes. Once the time’s up, let it do a slow release so it cools a bit without collapsing.
  • When it’s cool enough, mix your cream cheese frosting and spread that beauty between the cake layers and on top. You’re gonna love that creamy finish.
  • Serve and enjoy the cake with family and friends.

Notes

Serve as a delightful dessert or treat. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.