Let's talk more about peanut butter and chocolate, shall we? These peanut butter chocolate lava cakes were ahhhmazing. One of the best things about this recipe is the delicious peanut butter that's inside. As I was finishing up the editing of these photos, I called the hubby over to look at them. This is the routine. His words were, "OH THOSE. I MISS THOSE."
Yes. These little lava cakes are the bee's knees.
the. best.
Look at the peanut butter playing peek-a-boo with us. I originally wanted this to be a chocolate surprise lava cake, but that sneaky peanut butter refused to play nice.
Lava cakes are awesome. They are simple to throw together and super quick to bake. I think they're gorgeous left in the ramekin or can be served on a plate if you have a little time to carefully remove them from the ramekin. I really wanted the spill effect so I placed mine on a plate.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cakes
Ingredients
- 4 oz . semi-sweet baking chocolate chopped
- 6 T . butter cubed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 T . all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon . The Bee's Knees peanut butter
- 1 + ½ T. unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 2 8 oz. ramekins with non-stick cooking spray. Place 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder in the first ramekin. Swirl the cocoa powder all around the ramekin and tap out the extra in the second ramekin. Add in the remaining ½ tablespoon of cocoa powder and discard the excess cocoa powder once ramekin is covered.
- In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, add in the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30 second intervals and stir after each 30 seconds. Do this 3 to 4 times until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
- Set aside and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Add in the granulated sugar and eggs and whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add in the all-purpose flour. Using a spatula, mix until the flour is barely combined.
- Pour batter into the 2 ramekins.
- Place a large teaspoon of the peanut butter in the center of each ramekin. Make sure to press it down a little and cover it with the cake batter.
- Place the two ramekins on a quarter sheet pan and place in the oven. Bake for about 14 minutes. The outside of the cakes will be baked and the center will still be very jiggly.
- Serve immediately. If you're feeling crazy, add a scoop of ice cream to the cake.
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
What would you stuff inside a lava cake?
I was sent peanut butter from Peanut Butter & Co to try out. I was not compensated in any way. All opinions are mine alone.
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
Ack! I'm salivating at these pictures! I love the twist of peanut butter inside these luscious cakes. Can't wait to sink my teeth into this one!
Miranda says
Salivating! That's what I was going for. 😀
Annie @Maebells says
You had me at peanut butter!! 🙂 This is such a great treat!
Miranda says
Thank you Annie!
Elena says
These look so good! Lava cakes always remind me of my grandma, I'll have to share this recipe with her.
Miranda says
Thank you, Elena! I hope she loves it. 🙂
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
This is genius! I love the lava flow of PB and want it now! Hmm, I even wonder about a PB cake with PB lava flow 🙂
Miranda says
Thanks Alisa! I've been thinking heavily about that too. We shall see!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
It was love at first sight!! Genius!
Miranda says
Thanks Julie! I feel like a match maker now. 😀
Steph @ Steph in Thyme says
A peanut butter lava cake center is so much better than chocolate! Grabbing a spoon...
Miranda says
Indeed it is!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Can't wait to give these a try - they look amazing! Pinned!
Miranda says
Thank you Melanie! They were ahhmazing!
Melody says
Ohh goodness. Peanut Butter and Chocolate. Two of my biggest weakneses.
Miranda says
Mine toooo!
Susan@LunaCafe says
Holy cow, your photos are sending me into rapture. 🙂 What a stunning dessert.
Miranda says
ahaha. I love this comment. It makes me grin ear-to-ear! Thank you.
Laura says
I think these are brilliant and sound way better than regular lava cakes!
Miranda says
Thank you Laura! Anything that includes peanut butter is way better!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Oh my god these lava cakes look TOO good.. can peanut butter and chocolate ever do any wrong?!
Miranda says
No, no they can't! lol
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
Yum! I love this! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. Pinning.
Miranda says
Thank you, Thao! I love sharing wonderful recipes!
Simona says
Wow! This lava cake looks so delicious! I have to try this recipe!
Miranda says
Thanks, Simona! Let me know how it turns out for you!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These look absolutely delicious! Honestly, I would just put peanut butter in a lava cake like you did, or I'd try to do some sort of melty cookie dough (wouldn't that be a project to try to get it not to bake in the oven?) Pinning!
Miranda says
Thanks, Medha! That would be a project. I bet a lot of tweaking would have to go on for that!
Aida@TheCraftingFoodie says
These are amazing!! I didn't think a chocolate lava cake could get any better until I saw this. Peanut butter and chocolate is my absolute weakness! Pinned!
Miranda says
Thank you! Mine too!
denise says
These sound delicious. Do you know if i can make the batter ahead of time then cook them later? Wanted to do them as a dinner party desert. Thanks
Miranda says
I haven't tried it, but it might stand a chance since there's no baking powder in it. I would recommend making it ahead of time and then just heating it in the microwave for 25 seconds or 30 seconds. The peanut butter won't cook since it's just a dollop of peanut butter. It should still have a nice molten lava affect.