Peanut Butter Cup Lava Cake
Warm chocolate cakes with a molten peanut butter center that flows out with every spoonful. Each individual cake hides a full peanut butter cup inside for a gooey surprise.
Decadent individual chocolate cakes with a flowing peanut butter molten center baked in minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
batter
filling
prep
Instructions
Prep the Ramekins
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease four 6-ounce ramekins thoroughly with butter, then dust each one with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess. This ensures the cakes release cleanly.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
Combine dark chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
Mix the Batter
Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until pale and slightly thickened. Fold in the melted chocolate mixture, then gently fold in flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill and Add Peanut Butter Cup
Pour batter into each prepared ramekin until half full. Press one unwrapped peanut butter cup into the center of each, then cover with remaining batter so the cup is fully submerged.
Bake and Unmold
Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. Run a knife around the edge of each ramekin and invert onto a dessert plate. Serve within 60 seconds.
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