Instant Pot Almond Cake Bites Recipe (with Video) (2024)

FAQs

Can you stack egg bite molds in an Instant Pot? ›

Any of the similarly-shaped brands will work well. I prefer to use one mold at a time, since the egg bites tend to come out more evenly cooked and more nicely shaped that way. But you can also double the recipe and stack two molds on top of each other.

Stack the molds on top of each other and place on a trivet with handles. Pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot (1.5 cups for 8 quart). Lower the trivet into your Instant Pot. Cover the pot and lock the lid into place.

Place the cover on the pot and set timer to 35 minutes on high pressure (cake setting). It will take the IP around 6 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking. When cooking is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes then do a quick release and allow the float valve to drop.

Why are my egg bites rubbery? That happens when you overcook them. Baking them too long will dry out the eggs and lend them a rubbery texture.

If your egg bites are wet, they are either undercooked, no cornstarch was added, or you may have included too many vegetables. Consider sauteeing veggie add-ins beforehand in order to release excess moisture. If adding tomatoes, try salting and draining them before adding them to the other ingredients.

Most silicone requires a coating of grease and flour to ensure clean unmolding. My preference is Baker's Joy spray because it has no residual smell or taste and the cakes unmold perfectly. When it comes to coating small cavities of silicone molds, the spray also coats the top of the molds and bakes onto it.

I learned this method when developing my Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites. Placing a muffin tin in a rimmed baking dish of water will prevent the muffins from rising too high as they bake. This prevents them from collapsing and shriveling later.

4. Greasing Can Help. Generally, good old greasing is not really necessary with silicone molds. However, using cooking sprays or even greasing before baking and cooking can make your life a lot easier when it comes to washing them later on.

Yes, it is generally safe to use aluminium foil in a pressure cooker. Aluminium foil is often used in pressure cooking to create a barrier between different foods in the pot, to help retain moisture, and to prevent delicate foods from falling apart.

If baking tin comes into direct contact with the base of the pressure cooker, it can burn ( overbake ) the cake. So use pressure cooker container which has big holes in it or any aluminum small stand.

Are silicone molds safe for steaming? ›

Food-grade silicone is considered safe for baking and cooking below the temperature of 428 degrees Fahrenheit. When used at appropriate temperatures and in ways listed by the manufacturer, silicone remains inert and is not expected to leach into food.

Instant Pot silicone steamer set will maximize your space in your Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. A stackable 3-piece set, perfect for divvying up dishes.