Description
A rich and decadent dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, featuring a gooey lava center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine the chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, then fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the lava center gooey.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Lava Cake, Dessert