Irresistible Peanut Butter Fudge Lava Cake Recipe
This irresistible Peanut Butter Fudge Lava Cake combines the rich creaminess of peanut butter with gooey chocolate chips, creating a warm, molten center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for a quick and decadent dessert, this lava cake offers a delightful balance of sweet and nutty flavors with a fudgy texture that’s sure to impress.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 22-25 minutes
- Yield: 4 individual lava cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the lava cakes evenly.
- Combine Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, creating a sweet, creamy base.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the peanut butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to incorporate air and achieve a smooth batter.
- Mix in Vanilla, Flour, and Salt: Stir in the vanilla extract followed by the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter and ensuring a tender cake.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly without melting.
- Fill Ramekins: Grease individual ramekins lightly and pour the batter in, filling each about halfway to allow space for the molten center to form.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. The edges should be set while the center remains soft and gooey to achieve the lava effect.
- Serve Warm: Let the cakes cool for about a minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately while warm for the best molten experience.
Notes
- For best results, use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain the molten center.
- Ramekins must be greased thoroughly to prevent sticking when inverting.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with chunks of your favorite chocolate for a richer lava center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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