Creating Instant Pot Brownies is easy when you follow these 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 bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk until well blended.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: If desired, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey experience.
5. Pour Batter: Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
6. Prepare the Instant Pot: Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place a trivet inside.
7. Set the Pan: Place the cake pan on the trivet in the Instant Pot.
8. Seal and Cook: Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release.
9. Check for Doneness: Carefully remove the pan from the Instant Pot. Insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool: Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

These steps will guide you in creating fudgy brownies effortlessly in your Instant Pot.