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The Best Instant Pot Chocolate Cake Recipe

This Instant Pot Chocolate Cake is moist, rich, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for any chocolate lover!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • 7-inch Cake Pan
  • Trivet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients:  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water

Instructions: 

  • In a bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and water. Mix until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 7-inch cake pan that fits into the Instant Pot.
  • Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
  • Carefully lower the cake pan onto the trivet.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
  • Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Carefully remove the cake from the Instant Pot and let it cool before serving.

Notes:

For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and fresh eggs. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for extra texture.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chocolate Cake, Dessert, Instant Pot
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