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Instant Pot Peanut Butter Lava Cake

Instant Pot Peanut Butter Lava Cake is a decadent dessert that has a crispy outer layer with a creamy and gooey peanut butter filling.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 lava cakes
Calories: 507 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes - plus more for ramekins,
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus more for topping
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter divided
  • 1 cup water for the pot

Instructions

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  1. Grease four ramekins with butter and set them aside.
  2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate chips and heat in 30-second intervals until melted. Make sure to stir well after each interval, as the residual heat will melt the chocolate.
  3. Add powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla to the melted chocolate and whisk until smooth.
  4. Add cocoa powder, espresso, flour, and salt to the mixture and whisk until just combined.
  5. Fill ramekins halfway with batter, then add to each a heaping 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.
  6. Top with remaining batter, leaving about 1 inch for the cakes to expand.
  7. Cover ramekins tightly with foil.
  8. Place trivet inside Instant Pot and pour in the water.
  9. Arrange three ramekins onto the trivet and stack the fourth one in the center on top.
  10. Secure lid and seal the valve on old models, Pressure Cook/Manual on High for 20 minutes.
  11. After that, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to do a quick release.
  12. Carefully open the lid and using tongs remove ramekins from the Instant Pot.
  13. Uncover them and run a butter knife around the edges. After that, invert each ramekin onto a plate, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 507kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 240mg (80%) Sodium 612mg (26%) Potassium 583mg (17%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 973IU (19%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4lava cakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 507

% Daily Value*

Calories 507kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 240mg 80%
Sodium 612mg 26%
Potassium 583mg 12%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 973IU 19%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 5mg 28%

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