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Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes Recipe

Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes Recipe
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Indulge in these decadent Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes for the ultimate sweet treat. Rich chocolate cupcakes with a molten peanut butter center, these are a must-try for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

Peanut Butter Filling:

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Optional Topping:

  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, alternating, until just combined.
  4. Make Peanut Butter Filling: Mix peanut butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Assemble Cupcakes: Spoon cupcake batter into liners, add a dollop of peanut butter filling, cover with more batter. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Bake: Bake for 16–18 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Serve: Enjoy warm for a gooey center.

Notes

  • For a more molten center, chill the peanut butter filling before use.
  • Best enjoyed warm; reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds if needed.

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