Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 box spice cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare mix (eggs, oil, water))
  • 1/2 cup orange juice or pineapple juice from crushed pineapple
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature )
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instruction

  • Prepare the cake mix according to box directions however use orange juice or pineapple juice for half the amount of water called for. *For example, Duncan Hines cake mix says 1 cup water. This means use 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup orange juice*
  • Once the cake mix is prepared, add the shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and raisins (if desired). 
  • Grease a nonstick 7 inch bundt pan then pour the batter into the pan until it’s 3/4 full (you may have some left over, just set it aside. You don’t want to overfill the bundt pan. Cover loosely with aluminum foil).
  • Add water to the instant pot. Place the bundt pan on a removable instant pot rack, then place carefully inside the Instant Pot.  Set the instant pot on manual/high for 35 minutes. 
  • While the cake is cooking, make the frosting: Add butter to a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Add cream cheese, beat until smooth. Add vanilla, beat until mixed. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar, then mix. Add 1 more cup, then mix. Add final cup and mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside until ready to use. 
  • Once the timer is up for the cake, quick release the rest of the pressure. Open the instant pot and using potholders carefully pull out the rack with bundt pan on top. Carefully remove the aluminum foil from the top (there may be some water on top, careful not to spill on the cake).
  • Carefully flip the bundt pan over to remove the cake. It should pop out easily. Place on cake stand.
  • Allow the cake to cool for about 30 minutes (can also set in the fridge).
  • Once the cake is cooled, add the frosting in an even layer. Top with chopped pecans. Serve and enjoy! Keep cake in the fridge.