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    Home » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes

    Instant Pot Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes

    April 15, 2019 by Kristin 8 Comments

    Instant Pot Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes combine two classic flavors into one delicious, mouth watering dessert!

    moist chocolate cake with a melted peanut butter center

    Calling all peanut butter lovers from around the world! This is one recipe you do not want to pass up. As in….DO NOT PASS THIS ONE UP!! Don’t have an Instant Pot?? This may sway your thinking and cause you to want one ASAP!

    Last week, one of my kiddos was at a sleepover and it was down to my hubby, two kids, and I. If you have multiple kids, you know that even just taking one out of the mix changes the dynamic immediately. Suddenly, the two kids still at home are the best of friends and everything runs smoothly. It doesn’t matter which kids are left, happens every time, haha!

    Well, after my two finished playing outside, they came in and decided they were in the mood for a “special treat”. Their words, not mine. Since I too was in the mood for a dessert, I immediately went through my cabinets to see what we had. I found a bag of chocolate chips, my new container of peanut butter, and right then and there….I knew I needed to make something chocolate peanut butter!

    melted peanut butter oozing out of a moist chocolate lava cake

    Chocolate peanut butter is hands down the best combination in the world. Well, combine that and the Instant Pot and its Heaven.

    Ooey, gooey peanut butter in the center of a moist, chocolate cake! Made in individual dishes, you don’t even need to share!

    My daughter and I had been scrolling through Pinterest earlier in the day and came across an Instant Pot cake. So, seeing the chocolate chips and peanut butter….we decided to play around with that recipe to make it our own!

    We had the cake batter ready to go in about 5 minutes! Placed the dishes carefully into the Instant Pot and a few short minutes later, they were ready to devour!

    We each turned our cakes over onto the plate, placed a scoop of cookies and cream ice cream on top, and dug in! Creamy, chocolatey, peanut buttery, and pure bliss! No one spoke a word because we were all too busy enjoying our treat!

    ooey gooey chocolate cake with a peanut butter center

    I will warn you, these are almost dangerous. Why? Well, because they are so simple to prepare and quick to cook….you might find yourself making them frequently. If that happens, I can’t be blamed because I’m there with you doing the same thing and I warned you, haha!

    Do you love quick, easy Instant Pot meals? If so, check out these blog favorites:

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    If you aren’t a peanut butter fan, simply omit from the recipe, but unless its because of an allergy….I highly recommend giving it a shot! Its incredible!

    Enjoy and let me know what you think! Share pics of your treats too using the hashtag #thecookinchicks on Instagram!

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    moist chocolate cake with a peanut butter center, made in the instant pot

    Instant Pot Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes are flavorful, decadent sweet treats that satisfy any sweet tooth craving! Print the recipe below and give these a try!

    chocolate peanut butter lava cakes with ice cream scooped on top
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    Instant Pot Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes

    Instant Pot Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes combine two classic flavors into one delicious, mouth watering dessert!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time9 mins
    Total Time14 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Keyword: chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, dessert, Instant Pot, lava cake
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 740kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Non Stick Instant Pot Liner
    • Pyrex Glass Bowls
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 cup chocolate chips, semi-sweet
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 6 tablespoon flour
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 4 teaspoon peanut butter, creamy

    Instructions

    • Pour the chocolate chips and butter into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, followed by 1 more minute.
    • Once smooth and creamy, mix in the powdered sugar.
    • Add in the eggs and egg yolk, stirring to combine.
    • Pour in the vanilla and flour, stir well.
    • Spray 4 glass containers (6 oz Pyrex bowls) with baking spray.
    • Pour batter halfway up each bowl.
    • Add a teaspoon of peanut butter to each bowl.
    • Pour batter on top of the peanut butter, filling each bowl just about to the top.
    • Pour 1 cup water onto bottom of Instant Pot and place trivet inside.
    • Stack 3 bowls on bottom of Instant Pot, followed by 1 bowl in center on top.
    • Place lid securely on top and ensure valve is in sealing position.
    • Cook manual high pressure for 9 minutes, followed by a quick release.
    • Remove from Instant Pot and turn each bowl upside down onto a plate.
    • Serve with ice-cream, caramel, or chocolate sauce on top and enjoy immediately!

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from: https://www.adventuresofanurse.com/instant-pot-better-sex-chocolate-lava-cake/

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cake | Sodium: 294mg | Calcium: 65mg | Vitamin A: 975IU | Sugar: 47g | Fiber: 4g | Potassium: 382mg | Cholesterol: 235mg | Calories: 740kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Fat: 49g | Protein: 11g | Carbohydrates: 64g | Iron: 4mg
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    chocolate peanut butter lava cakes made in the instant pot

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