Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes for the ultimate dessert experience. Rich chocolate cake surrounds a molten peanut butter center, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped or chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Additional:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter (for greasing ramekins or muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease 6 muffin tin cups or ramekins with nonstick spray or butter.
- Melt chocolate and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Prepare batter: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until thick. Stir in melted chocolate. Fold in flour.
- Prepare peanut butter filling: Mix peanut butter until smooth.
- Assemble cupcakes: Fill each cup halfway with batter, add peanut butter to the center, then cover with more batter. Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Serve: Invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Best served warm for gooey centers.
- Batter can be refrigerated ahead; adjust baking time if chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
