Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake
Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake is a decadent dessert that delivers a rich, gooey chocolate experience in just minutes. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful treat features a molten center that flows with every cut. Serve it warm alongside vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an unforgettable indulgence that will impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170g) dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your Instant Pot by adding 1 cup of water and placing the trivet inside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.
- In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar and all-purpose flour until well combined.
- Mix melted chocolate into dry ingredients, then add eggs and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just blended.
- Grease ramekins and fill each halfway with batter.
- Place ramekins on the trivet in the Instant Pot, seal the lid, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes followed by natural release.
- Carefully remove ramekins, serve warm with powdered sugar or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For sweeter variations, substitute dark chocolate with milk chocolate. - Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of espresso powder or orange zest. - Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the Instant Pot on low pressure for about 5 minutes.