Give in to your chocolate cravings with the rich, indulgent appeal of this chocolate fudge cake. If you love deeply chocolatey desserts, this recipe delivers intense flavour with a soft, moist texture that feels bakery-worthy. While baking a perfect chocolate cake can seem time-consuming, pressure cooking offers a surprisingly efficient alternative.
Thanks to the gentle steam-based cooking method of an Instant Pot dessert cooking method for moist cakes, this chocolate fudge cake cooks evenly without drying out. Steam heat helps the cake stay tender while cutting baking time significantly. The result is a decadent dessert that feels impressive yet is simple to prepare at home.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain flour
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup water
Preparation
- Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Grease an 8-inch springform pan. Spoon the batter into the pan, smooth the surface, and loosely cover with aluminium foil.
- Add water to the Instant Pot and place a trivet at the bottom. Set the cake pan on the trivet, secure the lid, and pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural release before releasing remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the cake, slice while warm, and serve as is or with cream or ice cream.
