1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chipsI use 60% cocoa chocolate chips
1cuppowdered sugar
3eggs
1egg yolk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
5tablespoonscocoa powder
orange oil or raspberry extract, optional
Instructions
Prepare ramekins by spraying with non-stick spray or buttering the inside of the dishes.
Gently melt butter and chocolate chips in the microwave. Use 50% power for 1-minute increments, stirring in between. Do not hurry this step.
Once butter and chocolate are completely melted, stir in powdered sugar and cocoa until well-combined.
Mix in eggs, yolk, and vanilla, stirring until smooth. Add additional flavoring, if desired.
Spoon batter evenly into six prepared ramekins.
Add 1 cup water to Instant Pot insert.
Place ramekins on trivet in Instant Pot, stacking a second layer on top of the first.
Close lid of Instant Pot, and check steam release valve to make sure it is set to [Sealing].
Choose [Pressure Cook] or [Manual] program.
Select [Low] pressure if possible.
Adjust pressure cook time to 5 minutes by pressing the [+] or [-] buttons.
Instant Pot will heat up, come to pressure, count down the 5 minutes, and then beep. Being careful to keep hands and face away from hot steam, quick release the pressure by turning steam release valve to [Venting].
Once float valve has dropped, carefully open the Instant Pot, pointing the lid away from you. Use tongs and hot pads to carefully remove the hot ramekins. Invert mini-cakes on individual plates and serve. Enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream!