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Delicious Peanut Butter Cup Lava Cake with molten chocolate and peanut butter center.

Peanut Butter Cup Lava Cake

Indulge in a warm and melty dessert featuring a soft cake exterior with a cozy chocolate peanut butter center, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup Semi sweet chocolate chips or chopped bar chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter if using salted, skip added salt later
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar to help the batter stay smooth
  • 2 large Eggs plus 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon All purpose flour just a little, you're not making a full cake
  • 1 pinch Salt enhances chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla optional
  • 4 pieces Peanut butter cups mini or chopped regular ones
  • as needed tablespoon Cocoa powder or butter for greasing ramekins

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins well, then dust them with cocoa powder or a tiny bit of flour.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave in short bursts, stirring each time until smooth.
  3. Whisk in powdered sugar until the mixture looks glossy and thick.
  4. Add in the eggs and yolks, and whisk until the batter is silky. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  5. Fold in flour gently, ensuring not to overmix. You're just looking to combine.
Baking
  1. Spoon batter into the ramekins about halfway. Add a peanut butter cup or a few chunks in the center. Cover with more batter until they are about three quarters full.
  2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges look set but the center is still soft.
  3. Rest for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges to flip onto a plate, or eat directly from the ramekin if preferred.

Notes

Serve with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of whipped cream. A drizzle of warm peanut butter on top is a delicious addition. You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate for a few hours, baking just before serving.