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Air Fryer Cake

Published: Jul 11, 2021 | Updated: Jul 22, 2024 | Author: Neena Panicker

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Pound cake on cake stand frosted with white frosting and topped with red balls and a ripe strawberry

Moist and delicious, this air fryer cake is as tasty as the oven version. When you want to make a smaller cake or not use the oven in the summer, making a cake in the air fryer is a great option! It’s easy and quick. It can be made using the Instant Pot air fryer lid or a traditional air fryer. [Oven instructions provided.]

Air fryer cake on cake stand frosted with white frosting and topped with red balls and a ripe strawberry

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Table of Contents


  1. Introduction
  2. Tips
  3. FAQs
  4. Ingredients
  5. Instant Pot Step by Step Instructions
  6. Oven or Grill Instructions
  7. Recipe Card – Printable
  8. Related Recipes and Guides

Introduction

I have a thing for pound cake. It’s one of my favorite desserts. My mom frequently made homemade cake while I was growing up and it reminds me of home.

I tried to adapt my sour cream pound cake recipe for the Instant Pot but pressure cooking the cake didn’t produce great results – it was too dense. Through a lot of trial and error, I was finally successful when I created a pressure cooker cupcake recipe.

But when I got my Instant Pot Duo Crisp, I was excited to bake a cake in an air fryer because I wouldn’t have to heat up my kitchen in the summer by using an oven.

The cake baked in the Duo Crisp got rave reviews from the family. The only complaint was that this air fryer mini cake was too small. They wanted more!

And that’s because of the size limitations of the Instant Pot. You can only fit a 7 to 8-inch cake pan in the Instant Pot inner pot. I’m on the lookout for a taller cake pan with the same diameter. If you end up trying it with a larger cake tin, let me know in the comments!

This recipe can be made in a traditional air fryer too. If you’re a fan of homemade cake, then you’re in for a treat if you try this recipe out!

If you’re a fan of desserts, then you also need to try my recipe for air fryer almond cake, sour cream coffee cake with pecans, and pear cake. They’re really easy to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth!

Here are some more Instant Pot Air Fryer Recipes you might enjoy:
– Instant Pot Air Fryer Chicken Wings

– Instant Pot Air Fryer French Fries
– Instant Pot Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Tips and Substitutions


Butter

  • Use room temperature unsalted butter. I love Kerry Gold butter but you can use any brand.

Flour

  • My favorite brand of flour is King Arthur all-purpose flour.
  • Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level off with a straight edge spatula or butter knife. Don’t scoop the flour directly from the container.

Sour Cream

You can use full-fat sour cream or full-fat yogurt for this recipe. I’ve successfully used both for most recipes that call for sour cream!


Flavorings

  • You can change up the flavors in lots of different ways. Substitute vanilla extract with almond or lemon extract, rum or any extract or liqueur of your choice. You can also add in two teaspoons of lemon, lime or orange zest.
  • One of my favorite flavorings is cardamom. I add a teaspoon of cardamom powder to the flour to give the cake a delicious twist. I also add cardamom to the glaze as described in my Instant Pot cupcake recipe.
  • Some old-fashioned pound cake recipes call for mace. A pinch will do.

Glaze

  • You can substitute the milk with lemon juice, orange juice, liqueur, or coffee. Add a dash of extract to make the flavor even stronger.
  • You can omit the glaze and dust the cake with confectioner’s sugar.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cool before decorating it.

Cake Pan

  • I have a 7-inch Fat Daddio push pan which it works in both the 6 quart and 8 quart Instant Pots. An 8-inch Fat Daddio push pan will work in the 8 quart. However, an 8-inch springform cake pan won’t fit in the 8 quart. A 7.5-inch springform pan will fit the 8 quart.

Mixer

I use my handheld mixer in this recipe but if you have a stand mixer, feel free to use it with the paddle attachment.


Pro Tips

Here are some secrets to the success of pound cake:

  • Use room temperature ingredients
  • Beat the butter and sugar till light and airy (about 3 minutes) on medium speed, not high speed.
  • Sift the flour into the butter mixture using a flour sifter or fine mesh sieve.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically using a silicone spatula.
  • Incorporate the flour mixture in two or more batches, beating on low speed until combined. Don’t overmix. Overbeating will cause the structure of the cake to be too dense.

FAQS


Why is it called pound cake?

The name comes from the original recipe from the 1700s which called for one pound of sugar, butter, eggs, and flour. Over time the recipe was adjusted for a more manageable size!

What is the consistency of pound cake?

Pound cake is a dense but moist cake. It isn’t light and fluffy (hence the name!) But it’s not heavy either.

What’s the secret to a good pound cake?

– Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature.
– Cream the butter and sugar till fluffy and airy.
– Measure the flour by spooning it into the measuring cup.
– Sift the flour before adding it to the batter.
– Don’t overbeat the eggs.
– Don’t over mix the batter.

How long should I wait to remove the pound cake from the pan?

Once you remove the pound cake from the air fryer, let it cool on a cake rack for 15 minutes before you remove the cake from the pan.

What models of air fryer can I use to make this recipe?

This recipe was made in the Instant Pot Duo Crisp air fryer and a Cosori air fryer. If you’re using another air fryer model, check on the cake around 25 minutes by poking a toothpick in the middle. If it’s getting too dark, lower the temperature. If it’s not set, increase the temperature.

Can I use the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid accessory to make this in a 6 quart Instant Pot?

Yes, just make sure you have a cake pan that fits in the 6 quart. The 7 inch Fat Daddio pan fits in the 6 quart inner pot perfectly. I haven’t tried this recipe in a 6 quart so I’m not sure if you’ll need to reduce the baking time by a few minutes due to the smaller size. If you do try it out in a 6 quart, please do comment and let me know if you had to reduce the cooking time.

How long to mix the cake batter?

Overmixing the batter can make the cake too dense. Undermixing can cause the ingredients to not be properly incorporated. A happy medium is to mix until the ingredient you’ve added can’t be seen anymore. Use a low speed to mix the flour.

How do I make sure the cake is cooked through?

Use a toothpick to poke the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out wet or with crumbs sticking to it, let it bake for longer.

Why did my pound cake sink in the middle?

Pound cake can sink for many reasons:
– You didn’t bake it for long enough.
– The batter was overmixed.
– The butter and sugar weren’t creamed for long enough.
– There’s too much baking powder.
– There’s too much sour cream.
– The temperature is too high.
– The lid was opened too early and/or for too long.
– The batter sat around for too long before baking.

Why is the pound cake dry?

-You probably overcooked the cake. Next time try reducing the bake time by 3 to 5 minutes. It’s perfectly okay to open the lid and check for doneness with a toothpick even before the bake time is up.
-The pound cake can also be dry if you added too much flour. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup rather than scooping the flour from the flour container.

Why is the top of the cake cracked?

Cracks are very common in pound cake. The crack allows the cake to expand.

Why is the cake wet in the middle and brown on the outside?

The temperature is probably too high. Lower the temperature and let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer.

Why is the cake undercooked?

The temperature may be too low or you may need to increase the baking time.

Why is the cake too dense?

Pound cake is a dense cake but it’s not supposed to be heavy. It is also moist and crumby. If the cake is too dense, you may not have creamed the butter and sugar enough. Or you may have overmixed the batter while adding the eggs, flour, or sour cream.

Do I need to glaze the cake?

No, you don’t need to glaze the cake. It’s delicious even without the glaze but it will be less sweet.

What is the consistency of the glaze?

The glaze should be pourable but not too thin. Think of pure maple syrup consistency.

Do I need to use a metal cake pan? Can I use a glass bowl?

Glass is an insulator and it takes longer to heat up. Once heated up, the cake might cook faster on the outer edges than the inside. Therefore you might need to add more bake time.

Can I store the cake at room temperature?

– If you use milk in the glaze and the glaze has dried to a hard consistency, it’s safe to store the cake at room temperature.
– You can safely store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for three days (if it lasts that long!)
– If the glaze is not hard, refrigerate it just to be safe.

Can I freeze this cake?

You can freeze the cake but don’t glaze it before freezing. Apply the glaze to the cake once it has thawed, or even skip the glaze.

If you’re new to the Instant Pot and aren’t familiar with how to use it, you might find it helpful to first read one of the following guides and then come back here to learn how to make this recipe.

  • General Instant Pot Instructions for Beginners
  • Instant Pot ULTRA Beginner’s Manual
  • Instant Pot DUO EVO PLUS Beginner’s Manual
  • Instant Pot DUO NOVA Beginner’s Manual
  • Instant Pot DUO GOURMET Beginner’s Manual
  • Instant Pot DUO CRISP Beginner’s Manual
  • Instant Pot PRO Beginner’s Manual
  • Instant Pot PRO CRISP Beginner’s Manual

Air Fryer Pound Cake – Ingredients

Instant Pot Air Fryer Pound Cake Ingredients - sour cream, sugar, flour, butter, egg, vanilla, baking powder, salt
  • Sour cream
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
Instant Pot Air Fryer Pound Cake Icing Ingredients - powdered sugar, milk
  • Powdered sugar
  • Milk
  • Vanilla (optional, not shown)

More details in the recipe card at the bottom of this post

How to Make Cake in the Air Fryer (Step by Step Instructions)

  1. Stir flour, baking powder and salt; Cream butter and sugar
  2. Add egg, vanilla, and some flour
  3. Add sour cream and remaining flour
  4. Grease cake pan and pour in batter
  5. Insert cake pan into Instant Pot
  6. Program the Instant Pot air fryer
  7. Test with toothpick and cool
  8. Glaze the cake

Mix flour, baking powder and salt; cream butter and sugar

Instant Pot Air Fryer Pound Cake collage - bowl with flour, butter and sugar in a bowl, butter and sugar mixed
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Use a hand mixer to beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula.

Add egg, vanilla and some flour

Instant Pot Air Fryer Pound Cake collage - egg in batter, mixed, flour on batter
  • Add egg and vanilla and beat on low speed until incorporated. Don’t overmix.
  • Add half the flour to the mixture and beat until just combined.

Add sour cream and remaining flour

Instant Pot Air Fryer Pound Cake collage - sour cream on batter, flour on batter, all mixed
  • Add the sour cream to the batter and beat until just combined.
  • Add the remaining flour and beat until combined.
  • Make sure you scrape the sides of the mixing bowl periodically while mixing.
  • The batter should be thick and creamy.

Grease cake pan and pour in batter

Instant Pot Air Fryer Pound Cake collage - floured cake pan, pour batter into pan, batter in pan
  • Grease and flour a 7-inch cake pan. (Find out how to grease and flour a cake pan.)
  • Evenly pour the batter into the cake pan.
  • Use a spatula to gently smooth the batter and ensure it’s evenly spread.

Insert cake pan into Instant Pot

Instant Pot Air Fryer Pound Cake - rack in inner pot, cake pan on rack, cover with air fryer lid
  • Place a trivet in the inner pot.
  • Place the pan on the trivet.
  • Close the air fryer lid.

Program the Instant Pot air fryer

Duo Crisp Air Fry Bake 35 minutes collage - temp, time and air fry buttons circled, start button circled
  • Press the Bake or Air Fry Button.
  • Press Temp + or – until the temperature says 350F.
  • Press the Time + or – until the time says 00:35.
  • Press Start.
  • The display will say On, and once it has heated up, it will start counting down from 00:35 to 00:00.

Test with toothpick and cool

Instant Pot Air Fryer Pound Cake instructions - remove air fryer lid, test with toothpick, cool on counter
  • When the time runs down, the Instant Pot will beep and the display will say Off.
  • Lift the air fryer lid and place it on the cooling mat.
  • Use a toothpick to test if the cake is done. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. If the toothpick has crumbs or is wet, put the lid back on and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Use oven mitts to remove the cake pan from the inner pot and place on a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Turn the cake out onto a cake rack to cool completely.

Glaze the cake

Instant Pot Air Fryer Pound Cake instructions collage - mix icing, pour icing on cake, spread icing
  • Using a whisk, stir powdered sugar, milk and vanilla (if using) to form a smooth thick but pourable glaze the consistency of maple syrup.
  • Place the unfrosted cake on a plate.
  • Pour the glaze over the cake and top with sprinkles or decorations if desired.
  • Allow the glaze to harden before cutting and serving.

Oven Instructions for Pound Cake


To make this recipe in the oven:

  1. Double the ingredient quantities.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugar.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla and mix.
  6. Add flour and sour cream alternately, mixing until combined.
  7. Grease and flour baking pan.
  8. Pour batter into baking pan.
  9. Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until done.
  10. Cool for 15 minutes on a rack.
  11. Turn cake out onto a cake rack and cool completely.
  12. Prepare the glaze.
  13. Pour glaze on the cake and let it harden.

See the recipe card below for detailed instructions.

📍 Don’t Miss

  • Be sure to try my much-loved recipe for cardamom cookies I love making during the holidays!
Frosted air fryer pound cake with a strawberry on top on metal tray.

Air Fryer Pound Cake

Moist and delicious, this air fryer cake recipe is as tasty as the oven version. When you want to make a smaller pound cake or you don’t want to use the oven in the summer, the air fryer is a great option to bake a delicious cake easily and quickly. Use a traditional air fryer or Instant Pot air fryer. (Oven instructions also provided.)
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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 275
Author: Paint the Kitchen Red
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Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Handheld Mixer
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Sifter
  • Cooling Rack
  • Cake Pan (7-inch)
  • Traditional Air Fryer or
  • Instant Pot Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Pound Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 stick butter unsalted (1 stick = ½ cup = ¼ lb.), room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream or whole milk yogurt

Glaze Ingredients

  • ½ cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions
 

Pound Cake Instructions

  • In a small bowl, use a whisk to stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Use a handheld or stand mixer to beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and airy, for about 3 minutes.  Do not use high speed.  Periodically scrape the sides of the bowl using a silicone spatula.
  • Beat in the egg on medium speed until just combined. Don't overmix.
  • Beat in vanilla until just incorporated.
  • Use a sieve or flour sifter to sift in half the flour mixture.
  • Beat until just combined. Don’t overmix!
  • Beat in the sour cream until just combined.
  • Add the remaining flour mixture and mix to combine.  Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl periodically.
  • Generously grease and flour a 7-inch cake pan.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Use a spatula to gently even out the batter.
  • Place a trivet in inner pot and place the cake pan on the trivet.
  • Close the air fryer lid and select Bake (or Air Fry) and set it at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • Once the time is up, place the air fryer lid on the cooling mat and test the cake for doneness with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out wet or has crumbs on it, bake for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cake from the Instant Pot onto a cooling rack and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Turn the cake out onto a cake rack and allow it to cool completely.

Glaze Instructions

  • Right before you’re ready to glaze the cake, stir together confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla (if using) in a small bowl, to create a smooth glaze that's the consistency of maple syrup. Add more or less milk to get the right consistency.
  • Place the cake on a plate and drizzle the glaze over the top. The glaze will harden at room temperature.

To Make in the Oven, Follow Air Fryer Instructions Except:

  • Double all ingredients.
  • Use a bundt cake pan or loaf pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bake for 55 minutes to one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • Prep time does not include steps that are already accounted for in the ingredient list, e.g. room temperature eggs, softened butter, etc.
  • If baking the cake in the oven, follow instructions for the air fryer except you’ll double the ingredients, increase the cake pan size, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until done.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 piece | Calories: 275 kcal | Carbohydrates: 39 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 34 mg | Sodium: 58 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 28 g
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
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Comments

  1. Kim says

    April 15, 2024 at 8:37 am

    Hi, any ideas if I were to use a standard boxed cake mix in a 7 inch pan. How much of the mix would fit in the pan? and how to estimate the time and temperature for pressure cooking? or estimate time and temp for baking or air frying with the duo crisp? Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Neena Panicker says

      April 15, 2024 at 1:20 pm

      Kim, I’m sorry but I’ve never used a box mix in the air fryer. But I do know there are bloggers who have tried it, maybe try a google search? Pressure cooking cakes hasn’t been great for me. In regard to converting recipes for the air fryer, I reduce the temperature by about 25 degrees and cut the time in half. Then I keep testing 🙂

      Reply
  2. Leerino says

    April 05, 2023 at 11:24 pm

    3 stars
    My air fryer is 30 degrees hotter then your. My bake cycle is 320

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      April 12, 2023 at 1:09 pm

      I’m sorry you had trouble. Every air fryer is different: capacity, watts, etc. Sounds like yours is more powerful than mine. Hopefully it tasted good on the inside!

      Reply
  3. Leerino says

    April 05, 2023 at 11:16 pm

    4 stars
    I have a power xl intrapot after 25min the top of the cake was burned. It rose and touch the top of my air fryer. Easy recipe .

    Reply
  4. George says

    December 18, 2022 at 2:29 pm

    I followed your instructions very carefully. I used an 6Qt Vortex AirFryer. I could smell it burning but I let it bake for the full 35-min. It was burnt black.

    Where did I go wrong? The mix looked fine so it had to be the AirFryer.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      December 19, 2022 at 9:14 am

      George, I am SO sorry that you ended up with a burned cake – I felt terrible when I read that. Sounds like your air fryer runs hotter than mine. I’m pretty sure that you needed to bake it at a lower temperature. I would say 320, if you’re willing to try it again, and check on it around the 25 minute mark.

      Reply
      • George says

        December 19, 2022 at 9:32 am

        The part that wasn’t black was delicious. I think also the trivet raised it too close to the heat source so I will leave that out as well. I will try again. Thanks for the reply.

        Reply
        • Paint the Kitchen Red says

          December 19, 2022 at 2:01 pm

          I’m glad you were able to salvage some of it! Yes, being too high up could have caused some of the issue too.

          Reply
  5. Jacqui says

    November 12, 2022 at 1:17 am

    5 stars
    Your Air Fryer Pound Cake does not require water in the instant pot airfryer. Some recipes require you to pour water into the instant pot after you have placed the trivet in. Does it matter if no water is in the instant pot whether one uses the Bake function or the Airfryer function?

    Reply
  6. MrsMarTay says

    May 14, 2022 at 11:41 am

    5 stars
    What a FANTASTIC article. I sooooooo appreciate how completely thorough you described EVERYTHING. I don’t think there was anything you missed. I will be trying your recipe very soon. QUESTION: I checked Amazon for the Big Daddio push cake pan you described, but many of the reviews were not favorable with the quality of pan they received. Do you have another suggestion of where to get the pan and what it should cost? TIA and thanks for such a wonderful instructive video.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      May 23, 2022 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks for your kind words! I’m not sure if you can order from Michael’s stores or visit a store in person but I think they’re sold there.

      Reply
  7. Alison says

    December 20, 2021 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this recipe – it allowed me to adapt my own pound cake recipe to bake in the air fryer. Turned out moist and tasty!

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      December 20, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      Alison, I’m glad you were able to adapt the recipe for your needs.

      Reply
    • Jacqui says

      October 02, 2022 at 4:45 am

      Would you have a recipe for Banana Walnut Cake to be used in an Instant Pot Dual Crisp + Airfryer?

      Your pound cake looks good.

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red says

        October 02, 2022 at 5:40 pm

        Jacqui, I haven’t had a chance to try my banana bread out in my air fryer but will definitely put it on the list.

        Reply
        • Jacqui says

          November 12, 2022 at 1:16 am

          5 stars
          Your Air Fryer Pound Cake does not require water in the instant pot airfryer. Some recipes require you to pour water into the instant pot after you have placed the trivet in. Does it matter if no water is in the instant pot whether one uses the Bake function or the Airfryer function?

          Reply
          • Paint the Kitchen Red says

            November 14, 2022 at 1:39 pm

            Hi Jacqui, there are three ways to “bake” in the Instant Pot. The first is the pressure cooker bake which requires liquid. The second is the bake function on some models such as the Pro which allow for dry baking and use no pressure (you select bake and “custom”, and no pressure). The third is baking using the air fryer lid on some models such as the duo crisp or pro crisp. This particular recipe is for the third option. I hope that helps. FYI the 2nd option takes quite a bit longer than the oven.

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