Creating delicious Instant Pot Brownies is simple when you follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Pan: Grease a 7-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, water, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. Mix Together: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips if you’re using them for an extra chocolatey experience.
6. Pour Batter: Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Prepare Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the steaming rack inside.
8. Cook: Place the cake pan on the rack. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 30 minutes.
9. Natural Release: Once the cooking time is up, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure.
10. Cool: Open the lid and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These steps will guide you in creating these amazing brownies effortlessly!