20 Delicious Cakes You Can Make Anytime, Including Instant Pot Favorites

This collection features cakes with comforting flavors, international inspiration, and convenient Instant Pot creations. From rich chocolate and caramel-filled options to fruity, nutty, and spiced cakes, each recipe offers a unique texture or presentation. Many recipes focus on layering flavors, using Bundt or loaf pans, or incorporating puddings, glazes, or frostings. The list includes celebratory, seasonal, and everyday treats that suit a wide range of tastes.

Hot Cocoa Poke Cake

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Moist chocolate cake features holes filled with hot cocoa or chocolate syrup. Frosting spreads smoothly across the surface. The crumb remains tender and rich. Each slice reveals pockets of creamy chocolate flavor.
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Hot Milk Cake

A piece of cake in a glass dish with a spatula. — Hot Milk Cake. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

A soft, delicate cake made with hot milk for tenderness. The crumb rises evenly and slices cleanly. Frosting or glaze enhances flavor and appearance. Each slice is light yet flavorful.
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Hot Milk Cake with Fudge Icing

Flat lay of square hot milk cake on plate. — Hot Milk Cake with Fudge Icing. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

The classic hot milk cake is topped with rich fudge icing. The crumb is tender and moist from the milk method. Fudge spreads easily across the surface. Each slice combines light cake with dense chocolate topping.
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Hummingbird Sheet Cake

Baked in a wide, flat pan for easy serving. Tropical flavors remain consistent throughout. Cream cheese frosting spreads evenly across the surface. Each slice shows visible fruit and soft texture.
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Instant Pot Blackberry Bundt Cake

A slice of berry Bundt cake with light glaze sits on a white plate with a fork, on a plaid cloth background. — Instant Pot Blackberry Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Blackberries add moisture and tartness to the Bundt crumb. Baking in an Instant Pot keeps the cake tender. A glaze or powdered sugar topping highlights the shape. Slices reveal bursts of juicy berries.
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Instant Pot Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Carrot cake layer topped with creamy cheesecake bakes together in the Instant Pot. Spices and carrots enrich the texture. The top remains smooth and slightly golden. Each slice shows distinct cake and cheesecake layers.
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Instant Pot Guinness Bundt Cake

A slice of chocolate cake with white icing on a plate, with the rest of the cake, a Guinness bottle, and an Irish Kisses jar in the background. — Instant Pot Guinness Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Rich chocolate and Guinness combine in a tender Bundt crumb. Baking in the Instant Pot ensures even cooking. Frosting or glaze enhances the chocolate flavor. Slices reveal moist, dense chocolate cake with subtle stout notes.
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Instant Pot Irish Car Bomb Cake

A slice of chocolate cake with white frosting on a plate, with the remaining cake and stacked plates with forks in the background. — Instant Pot Irish Car Bomb Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Chocolate and stout cake layered with Irish cream or frosting. Instant Pot baking produces a tender, even crumb. Frosting spreads smoothly over the top. Each slice delivers chocolate and liquor-infused flavor.
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Instant Pot Maker’s Mark Bundt Cake

A slice of bundt cake with white icing sits on a white plate, with more cake and stacked plates in the background. — Instant Pot Maker’s Mark Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Whiskey flavor enriches the Bundt cake crumb. Moist texture develops from Instant Pot baking. Glaze or frosting highlights the shape. Slices show a tender, flavorful interior.
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Instant Pot Mexican Mango Bundt Cake

A slice of glazed bundt cake on a white plate with whipped cream, mint, and diced mango; a whole bundt cake, mango, and ramekin in the background. — Instant Pot Mexican Mango Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Mango puree adds fruitiness and moisture to the crumb. Spices enhance the tropical flavor. Glaze or frosting finishes the Bundt cake. Each slice is tender with vibrant color.
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Instant Pot New York Fudge Super Chunk Cake

A chocolate bundt cake with white and dark chocolate glaze, topped with chopped nuts, sits on a white round base. — Instant Pot New York Fudge Super Chunk Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Chocolate chunks enrich the cake throughout. Fudge topping enhances richness. Instant Pot ensures tender, moist crumb. Each slice delivers dense chocolate flavor and texture.
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Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cheesecake

Pineapple upside-down cake with cherries on top, displayed on a white plate. — Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cheesecake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Pineapple and caramelized topping rest above creamy cheesecake base. Instant Pot baking keeps layers intact. Slices show golden pineapple and smooth cheesecake. The cake is tender and sweet throughout.
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Instant Pot Pound Cake

A slice of bundt cake on a square white plate, topped with whipped cream, blueberries, and a mint leaf. Whole bundt cake and stacked plates are in the background. — Instant Pot Pound Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Classic pound cake rises evenly in the Instant Pot. Texture is dense but tender. Glaze or powdered sugar finishes the surface. Each slice holds structure and flavor.
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Instant Pot Reese’s Pumpkin Bundt Cake

A slice of pumpkin bundt cake with chocolate glaze sits on a white plate; whole cake and pumpkin are visible in the background on a plaid cloth. — Instant Pot Reese’s Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Pumpkin cake is studded with peanut butter and chocolate chunks. Bundt shape makes an attractive presentation. Instant Pot baking ensures a tender crumb. Slices reveal pockets of peanut butter and chocolate.
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Instant Pot Spanish Coffee Cake

A slice of crumb cake topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a mint leaf, served on a white plate with crumbs around the base. — Instant Pot Spanish Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Moist cake flavored with coffee and sometimes cinnamon. Baking in the Instant Pot keeps the crumb tender. Glaze or topping adds sweetness. Each slice shows rich flavor throughout.
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Instant Pot Toffee Angel Food Cake

A slice of creamy, crumb-topped cake on a small plate, with the whole cake and a stack of blue plates with spoons in the background. — Instant Pot Toffee Angel Food Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Light, airy angel food cake baked with toffee pieces. Instant Pot prevents drying and maintains structure. Slices reveal tender, fluffy crumb with crunchy toffee pockets. Frosting is optional.
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Instant Pot Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake

A slice of chocolate bundt cake with chocolate glaze and mini chocolate chips on a white plate, with the rest of the cake and an Instant Pot in the background. — Instant Pot Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Three layers of chocolate flavor combine in a tender Bundt crumb. Baking in the Instant Pot keeps it moist. Frosting or glaze highlights the shape. Each slice delivers rich, dense chocolate taste.
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Irish Tea Cake

A slice of plain cake with powdered sugar, served with whipped cream, mint, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries on a plate, on a red checkered cloth. — Irish Tea Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Traditional tea cake with subtle spices and a tender crumb. Often lightly glazed or dusted with sugar. Each slice holds shape and flavor. The texture is soft and slightly dense.
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Italian Almond Cake

Almond flour or paste enriches the cake crumb. The texture is moist and slightly dense. Frosting or glaze enhances flavor. Slices reveal a tender, nutty interior.
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