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Instant Pot Brownies

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Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • Brownies
  • 1 C sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ C butter plus more for buttering the pan
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 C all purpose flour
  • ½ C unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 C water for the pressure cooker pot
  • Frosting
  • ¼ C sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 C powdered sugar
  • Note: I have tested this recipe with the specific ingredients listed above. Substitutions may change the cooking time needed or the end result.

Instructions
 

Brownies

  • Butter the sides of a 9 inch spring form pan. * See notes
  • Place a cut out of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vanilla, butter and eggs.
  • Stir in the flour, cocoa powder baking powder and salt.
  • Combine well.
  • Pour the mixture into the pan and smooth out.
  • Pour the two cups of water into the pressure cooker pot.
  • Cover the top of the spring form pan with a dry paper towel.
  • Cover the pan and the paper towel with aluminum foil and seal tightly.
  • Make a foil sling to lift the pan into and out of the pressure cooker.
  • Place the pan onto the trivet and lower both into the pot, using the foil sling.
  • Place the lid on and close to locked position.
  • Turn the steam release valve to sealing.
  • Press the manual button and adjust the time for 25 minutes. * See notes
  • After the unit has finished cooking and the timer has counted to zero, carefully release the steam. *See notes
  • Use the foil sling and two towels to lift the brownies out of the pot.
  • Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Release the lever on the spring form pan and remove.
  • Place a plate on top of the brownies and invert.
  • Remove the parchment paper.
  • Allow to cool completely before icing with the frosting.

Frosting

  • In a medium sauce pan, combine all ingredients except the powdered sugar.
  • Turn the heat on low and bring to a simmer, stirring as it heats up.
  • Allow to simmer for 3 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the powdered sugar.
  • Pour and smooth the frosting over cooled brownies.

Notes

10/2/16 Updated Note: Originally, this recipe was created using a 9-inch spring form pan, which fits comfortably in the Instant Pot IPDUO 80.
After making the recipe again in a 7 inch pan, I found that you will need to adjust the pressure cooking time for this size, as the thickness of the brownies increases. Total pressure cooking time should be 30 minutes and steam release method should be NPR for 10 minutes.
Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com