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Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cakes (Vegan)

Rich, moist chocolate cake, with a molted chocolate center. These Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cakes are a quick and easy dessert option.
Prep Time5 mins
Pressure Cook Time12 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake, Chocolate, Easy, Instant Pot, Quick, Vegan
Servings: 2

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp espresso
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup plant or dairy milk
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips (vegan or regular)
  • icing sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  • Sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps. Mix in the flour and baking powder.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the espresso, sugar, salt, oil, and vanilla. Mix in half of the flour mixture, followed by half of the milk. Stir to combine.
  • Add the remaining half of the flour mixture, and stir in enough milk to create a pour-able consistency. You may need less or more, depending on your flour.
  • Grease two 8oz ramekins. Pour 1/4 of the batter into each ramekin. Put 1 tbsp of chocolate chips in the middle of each ramekin. Pour half of the remaining batter in each ramekin to cover the chocolate chips. Cover with foil.
  • Put 1 1/2 cups of water in the bottom of the Instant Pot, and place the trivet inside. Set the ramekins on top. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the knob to Sealing, and set to High Pressure for 12 minutes.
  • When the time is up, allow to naturally pressure release for 5 minutes before venting. Allow to cool until you can handle them, and serve warm. Dust with icing sugar, or serve with ice cream if desired.