Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes, a rich and gooey dessert that combines chocolate and peanut butter in a delectable treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. Mix in dry ingredients, milk, and remaining dry ingredients.
- Make peanut butter filling: In a small bowl, stir together peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble cupcakes: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add peanut butter mixture in the center, cover with more batter, and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until set but slightly soft in the center.
- Serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm for a gooey lava effect.
Notes
- For a richer filling, mix melted chocolate into the peanut butter center.
- Best served warm for gooey peanut butter.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
