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Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

This Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake is a chocolate lover's dream! Rich, gooey, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ramekins
  • Trivet

Method
 

  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients and measuring them out.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter and the semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Add the powdered sugar to the chocolate mixture and whisk until well combined. Then, add the large egg, egg yolk, pure vanilla extract, and espresso powder. Mix until evenly incorporated.
  4. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
  5. Grease four ramekins with a little butter or cooking spray. Pour the batter evenly into each ramekin, filling them about 3/4 of the way full.
  6. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Place a trivet inside and carefully position the ramekins on top of the trivet.
  7. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow for a natural release for 5 minutes before performing a quick release.
  8. Carefully remove the ramekins from the Instant Pot. Let them cool for a minute before running a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes. Invert onto a plate and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
  • Experiment with flavor by adding orange zest or mint extract.
  • Store leftover cakes covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.