Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake (For One or Two)
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Need dessert fast? This gooey lava cake is rich, chocolatey, and comes together in under 20 minutes—no oven, no stress. Whether it’s date night, a little indulgence for yourself, or a sweet surprise for Mom, this cake is a low-effort, high-reward win.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Cooks in under 10 minutes in the Instant Pot
✔️ Just one bowl and two ramekins—easy cleanup
✔️ Uses pantry staples (you probably have everything already)
✔️ Fancy enough for guests, easy enough for a Tuesday
💬 “This is the kind of recipe I wish I’d had in my early 20s—quick, impressive, and no baking skills required.”
🍰 Recipe: Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake
Yield: 2 mini cakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
📝 Ingredients
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bar)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or spray for greasing ramekins
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Grease your ramekins well with butter or cooking spray (two 6-oz ramekins work best).
2️⃣ Melt chocolate & butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth and glossy.
3️⃣ Add the egg, egg yolk, and sugar. Stir until smooth.
4️⃣ Mix in vanilla, salt, and flour. Don’t overbeat—just combine until smooth.
5️⃣ Divide batter between ramekins and cover each tightly with foil.
6️⃣ Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Place ramekins on a trivet.
7️⃣ Pressure cook on High for 9 minutes. Quick release the pressure when time is up.
8️⃣ Let sit for 2 minutes, then carefully remove and uncover. Serve in ramekins or flip out gently onto plates.
🔄 Substitutions & Variations
- No chocolate chips? Use any dark chocolate bar you’ve got.
- Make it gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Extra rich? Add a square of chocolate in the center before cooking.
💡 Pro Tips & Lazy Hacks
- No ramekins? Use small mason jars or silicone molds.
- Even easier: Use a boxed brownie mix. Reduce egg to one and cook for 7–8 minutes.
- Fancy it up: Dust with powdered sugar, add berries, or drizzle with caramel.
🧼 Clean-Up & Storage Tips
- Minimal cleanup! You only need one bowl, two ramekins, and your Instant Pot.
- Leftovers? Honestly, there won’t be. But if so, store covered in the fridge and microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving.
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