Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cake
Indulge in the rich, gooey delight of Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cake, combining velvety chocolate with creamy peanut butter for a decadent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Ramekins: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins.
- Melt the Butter and Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Whisk the Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until thick.
- Combine Chocolate and Egg Mixtures: Carefully fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Fold in Flour and Salt: Gently fold in the flour and salt until there are no streaks.
- Divide the Batter: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each one to about 3/4 full.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a delightful twist, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg