Pressure-Cooker Lava Cake

Name: Pressure-Cooker Lava Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided; 5 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/4 cups hot water; Optional toppings: Fresh raspberries and vanilla ice cream

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Elizabeth Farrell, Hamilton, Montana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 23, 2023

Because we love chocolate, this decadent cake has long been a family favorite. It's even amazing cold the next day—assuming you have any leftovers! —Elizabeth Farrell, Hamilton, Montana

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Pressure-Cooker Lava Cake

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
5 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups hot water
optional toppings: fresh raspberries and vanilla ice cream

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.

2
Spread into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa; stir in hot water. Pour over batter (do not stir).
3
Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Cover baking dish with foil. Fold an 18x12-in. piece of foil lengthwise into thirds, making a sling. Use the sling to lower the dish onto the trivet. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes. Quick-release pressure.
4
Using foil sling, carefully remove baking dish. Let stand 15 minutes. A toothpick inserted in cake portion should come out clean. If desired, serve with raspberries and ice cream.