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Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes


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  • Author: Sarah Martinez
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Experience the ultimate dessert sensation with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes. Each cake features a rich, dark chocolate exterior that envelops a gooey, molten center filled with creamy peanut butter. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your sweet tooth, these lava cakes are easy to make and guaranteed to delight!


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup dark chocolate (high-quality)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Gently fold in flour and salt into the egg mixture, followed by the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Spoon half of the batter into each ramekin, add a dollop of peanut butter, then top with remaining batter.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lava cake (90g)
  • Calories: 315
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg