Description
Indulge in these decadent Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes for the ultimate sweet treat. Rich chocolate cupcakes with a molten peanut butter center, these are a must-try for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Optional Topping:
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, alternating, until just combined.
- Make Peanut Butter Filling: Mix peanut butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble Cupcakes: Spoon cupcake batter into liners, add a dollop of peanut butter filling, cover with more batter. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 16–18 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy warm for a gooey center.
Notes
- For a more molten center, chill the peanut butter filling before use.
- Best enjoyed warm; reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
