Chocolate Lava Cake in a Slow Cooker

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 110 g unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
• 0.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate granules (about 85 g)
• 0.5 tbsp. dark chocolate granules (about 85 g)
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp premium flour
• 2 large eggs + 2 large yolks
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Special equipment: 6-8 liter multicooker; 4 ovenproof ramekins, each holding 180 ml (approximately 8.5 cm in diameter).

Preparation:

1. Lightly spray four 6-ounce (180 ml) ovenproof ramekins (approximately 3.5 inches in diameter) with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1.5 teaspoons of granulated sugar into each ramekin, swirling to coat the entire inside. Shake out any excess sugar and set the ramekins aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the butter and all of the chocolate and microwave in 15-second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted, stirring with a silicone spatula in between, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
3. Immediately stir in the brown sugar, then let cool for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the salt, cornstarch, and flour. Add the whole eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and beat until smooth and glossy. Add the flour mixture and knead into a thick dough.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the 4 prepared ramekins. Cover each ramekin tightly with foil.
5. Pour 1.5 cups of water into the multicooker, then lower the rack into the multicooker and place the ramekins on it. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to close the lid and prepare the multicooker for use. Set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 10 minutes (see Note).
6. Once the cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's instructions to quickly release the pressure and wait for the cycle to complete. Being careful not to burn yourself with residual steam, open and remove the lid.
7. Using tongs, carefully remove the ramekins from the slow cooker, then remove the foil. Let them rest for 10 minutes. The cakes should look opaque on top, but if they still look underdone, let them cool and they'll finish cooking.
8. Using a small knife, carefully run a small knife along the edges of each cake and carefully invert them onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
   
   Note
   
   Multicooker settings may vary depending on the model. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.