Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cups

Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cups

 Ingredients

For the cake base:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• A pinch of salt

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional, for extra creaminess)

For the chocolate topping (ganache):

• 1 cup chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease small ramekins or a muffin tin.
2. Make the batter:
   • In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth
   • Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well
   • Add flour, baking powder, and salt
   • Pour in the milk and mix until you get a smooth batter
3. Assemble the cups:
   • Pour a layer of batter into each mold
   • Add a spoonful of peanut butter (and condensed milk if using) in the center
   • Cover with more batter
4. Bake:
   Bake for 12–15 minutes.
   Do not overbake if you want a soft, gooey center.
5. Make the ganache:
   • Melt the chocolate with the heavy cream
   • Stir until smooth and glossy
6. Serve:
   Pour the chocolate ganache over the warm cups and serve immediately.

 Tips

• For an extra molten center, slightly underbake the cakes
• You can add chocolate chunks inside for more richness
• Best served warm for that gooey “lava” effect