Description
Indulgent Molten Peanut Butter Lava Cake promises a rich chocolate experience with unexpected nutty warmth. Silky chocolate and creamy peanut butter intertwine, creating a dessert you’ll crave long after the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (128 grams) smooth peanut butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Flavor Enhancers and Garnishes:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- Chopped peanuts (as needed)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a silky mixture by blending peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until uniformly smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into small molds or ice cube trays, then freeze for minimum 60 minutes until solidified.
- Heat oven to 425F (220C), generously coating 4 ramekins with butter and dusting lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
- Create a glossy chocolate base by melting chocolate and butter together using double boiler method or microwave, stirring until completely integrated.
- Whisk powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until achieving a consistent, creamy texture.
- Gradually incorporate melted chocolate into egg mixture, gently folding in flour and salt until batter appears uniform without lumps.
- Distribute cake batter evenly across ramekin bottoms, creating a thin foundational layer.
- Position frozen peanut butter filling precisely in ramekin centers, then carefully cover with remaining cake batter.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, ensuring outer edges appear set while center remains delicately soft and molten.
- Allow cakes to rest 1-2 minutes, then delicately loosen edges with knife and invert onto serving plates.
- Garnish with optional chopped peanuts and dollop of whipped cream, serving immediately while warm for maximum indulgence.
Notes
- Chill Filling Thoroughly freeze the peanut butter centers to ensure a perfect lava-like center when baking.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate Select premium dark or semi-sweet chocolate for rich, intense flavor that complements the peanut butter.
- Room Temperature Ingredients Bring eggs and butter to room temperature for smoother, more even cake batter consistency.
- Precision Timing Watch the baking time carefully to achieve the signature molten center without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 867 kcal
- Sugar: 72 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 270 mg