Description
A quick and easy dessert recipe for two featuring a rich chocolate cake with a gooey peanut butter molten center, perfect for date nights or indulgent cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (85g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (64g) creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (45g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, melt gently over a double boiler.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and slightly frothy. Add the melted chocolate-butter mixture and stir to combine.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt if using. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Grease two 6-ounce ramekins well with butter or non-stick spray. Pour batter evenly into each ramekin, filling about halfway.
- Drop a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter into the center of each ramekin, then cover with the remaining batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Run a knife around edges and invert onto plates or serve directly from ramekins.
- Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Do not overbake to maintain the molten peanut butter center. Use creamy peanut butter for best melting. Grease ramekins well to ensure easy removal. Start checking bake time at 10 minutes. For vegan or gluten-free versions, see variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake (1 ramek
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
Keywords: chocolate lava cake, peanut butter dessert, molten lava cake, easy dessert for two, quick chocolate cake, date night dessert