Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes that are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. These rich and moist cupcakes hide a molten peanut butter center, making each bite a delightful surprise.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Cocoa powder or powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Melt chocolate and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Prepare batter: Whisk in the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla until combined. Fold in the flour and salt until just incorporated.
- Make the peanut butter filling: In a separate small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and thick but spoonable.
- Fill muffin cups: Fill each muffin cup halfway with chocolate batter, spoon a teaspoon of peanut butter mixture into the center, then cover with more chocolate batter until about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
- Cool and serve: Cool for 2 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges and lift out the cupcakes. Serve warm with a dusting of cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Refrigerate leftovers and reheat briefly in the microwave before serving.
- You can also use chunky peanut butter for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
