Here’s a decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes recipe that combines rich chocolate cake with a gooey peanut butter center. These cupcakes are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and are sure to impress!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients (Makes 12 cupcakes):
For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk + ½ teaspoon vinegar)
For the peanut butter lava filling:
- ½ cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed, to adjust consistency)
For the chocolate ganache (optional):
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
For garnish (optional):
- Crushed peanuts
- Powdered sugar
- Peanut butter drizzle
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make the cupcake batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare the peanut butter filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little milk to make it easier to pipe.
- Assemble the cupcakes:
- Fill each cupcake liner about halfway with the chocolate batter.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling to the center of each cupcake.
- Top with more chocolate batter, covering the peanut butter filling completely.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the cupcakes are set but still slightly soft in the center. Be careful not to overbake, as you want the peanut butter center to stay gooey.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the chocolate ganache (optional):
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Dip the tops of the cooled cupcakes into the ganache or drizzle it over the cupcakes.
- Garnish and serve:
- Sprinkle with crushed peanuts, dust with powdered sugar, or drizzle with extra peanut butter if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the gooey peanut butter lava center!
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes are a chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream! They’re rich, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion.
