Chocolate Fudge Cake: Decadent, Moist, and Irresistibly Rich
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with a Chocolate Fudge Cake that’s rich, moist, and perfectly decadent. Made effortlessly with the help of your Instant Pot, this luxurious dessert is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, from birthdays to cosy family dinners. Each bite delivers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and an intense chocolate flavour that’s sure to satisfy even the most devoted chocoholics.
The Instant Pot ensures that your cake stays perfectly moist while enhancing the deep, fudgy richness of the chocolate. The gentle steam baking process creates a soft, dense crumb that pairs beautifully with a smooth chocolate ganache or frosting. Whether you’re enjoying it on its own or with a scoop of ice cream, this cake offers the perfect balance of indulgence and comfort.
Quick and easy to prepare, the Chocolate Fudge Cake is ideal for when you need a show-stopping dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. With its rich flavour and moist texture, this cake is destined to become a favourite for chocolate lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp butter
- 140 g plain flour
- 25 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 200 g sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tbsp instant coffee mixed with 2 tbsp boiling water
- 250 g dark chocolate chips
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Grease a cake pan with butter (7in for 5.7L Instant Pot)
- In one bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and espresso.
- Gently whisk the dry mixture into the wet mixture then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and cover with aluminium foil.
- Pour 300ml water into the inner pot and place the springform pan on top of the trivet inside.
- Select Bake (high) or Pressure Cook button and set the cook time for 35 minutes and press start.
- When the cooking program has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the pan from the Instant Pot, remove the foil, and let the cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cake with cocoa powder and serve with vanilla ice cream.