Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake
Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that delivers warm, gooey chocolate bliss in every bite. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create a stunning cake with a molten center, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day. With just a few minutes of prep time and the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can enjoy this decadent treat any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted chocolate (or chocolate chips)
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Grease the Instant Pot insert with cooking spray or butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy; add melted butter and vanilla extract, then mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased insert and create wells for the melted chocolate. Spoon in melted chocolate, then top with remaining batter.
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure.
- Remove the insert and let cool slightly before inverting onto plates. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 individual cake (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg