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Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake

Impress your guests with this Luxurious Showstopping Instant Pot Lava Cake! Each exciting bite oozing with unbelievably silky rich molten chocolate. This melt-in-your-mouth indulging satisfaction is the ultimate dinner party dessert that's surprisingly easy to make!

Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 489 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European , French

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup (125g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (52g) granulated sugar
  • 3.5 - 4 oz (100g - 113g) bittersweet dark chocolate
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
  • A pinch salt
  • Powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

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  1. Melt Chocolate & Unsalted Butter: Melt 3.5oz - 4oz (100g - 113g) 70% cacao dark chocolate with ½ cup (125g) unsalted butter.*Pro Tip: use the double boiler method or the microwave (30-secs interval & mix).
  2. Make Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, add 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, ¼ cup (52g) granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix ingredients for 1 minute with a hand mixer using medium speed.
  3. Make Chocolate Lava Cake Mixture: Slowly pour in and mix the chocolate-butter mixture with the egg mixture (*Pro Tip: the chocolate-butter mixture can be hot, so you don't want to pour them all in at once). Add ½ tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract. Then sift in 1 tbsp (9g) all-purpose flour. Mix everything together with a spatula until everything is well mixed.
  4. Pressure Cook Lava Cake: If you are planning to remove the lava cakes from the ramekins to serve, spray the ramekins with cooking spray. Carefully pour the lava cake mixture into 4 x 6oz-ramekins. Then tap the ramekins against the counter a few times to remove air bubbles. Add 1 cup (250ml) cold water in Instant Pot. Place trivet in Instant Pot, then stack the ramekins on top. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 7 - 9 minutes + Quick Release.*Pressure Cooking Times:-Thicker Pyrex Glass Ramekins: High Pressure 8 - 9 minutes + Quick Release-Standard 6oz Ramekins: High Pressure 7 minutes + Quick ReleaseCarefully open the lid (avoid dripping the condensation on the lava cakes!)
  5. Serve: Quickly place the ramekins on a cooling tray, then serve immediately once the ramekins are cooled to touch. Sift powdered sugar on the chocolate lava cake, then decorate the cake with a strawberry. You can also serve with a scoop of ice-cream on your lava cake. Serve & dive into your luxurious showstopping choco lava cake! :D

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 489kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 247mg (82%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 1030IU (21%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 489

% Daily Value*

Calories 489kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 247mg 82%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 1030IU 21%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.