Our 30 min chocolate lava cake with a peanut butter swirl is an absolute delight. On might say a little taste of heaven. It made with a simple combination of chocolate chips, smooth peanut butter, powdered sugar, flour, and a few other ingredients. The outcome is simply out of this world.
It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or for a dessert in general. I have made several chocolate molten lava cakes before, but I thought what about adding peanut butter to the equation. I’m so glad I did. Believe me, when I served it to my family and friends, they went wild.
Chocolate Lava Cake with a Peanut Butter Swirl
Description
I just love chocolate and there is nothing better than a beautiful piece of lava cake. To make life even better, I added some peanut butter to the recipe. The outcome was sensational. As one member said, "There is a taste of heaven in every bite."
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add about an inch to an inch and a half of water to a medium pot. Bring it to a soft boil.
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Place the chocolate chips and butter into a medium size bowl. Put the bowl over the top of the boiling water and melt the chocolate and butter down while stirring. Set aside.
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Add the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl of a stand mixer or a second bowl. Mix until well incorporated. The eggs should turn a pale yellow.
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Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and mix once again until smooth and silky.
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Sift the flour in and mix once again until well incorporated.
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Grease ramekins with butter or oil. Fill a ramekin (about 3 inches in diameter by 2 inches deep) 1/4 full. Place a small scoop of peanut butter into the middle. Continue to fill the ramekin about 3/4 full.
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Place the ramekins onto a baking tray and bake at 450 degrees F for about 14 minutes.
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Allow the cake to cool a bit (about 3-4 minutes) and flip onto a plate. Garnish with raspberries and mint.
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Enjoy your chocolate lava cake with a peanut butter twist.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 680
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32g50%
- Saturated Fat 12g60%
- Cholesterol 220mg74%
- Sodium 120mg5%
- Potassium 90mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.
Note
I use semi-sweet chocolate chips but use the chocolate of your choice. Dark chocolate is nice too.
The garnish is entirely up to you. I prefer raspberries and mint.
The brand of peanut butter is your call as well.
