Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (2024)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes are for serious dessert lovers only! Molten chocolate and peanut butter spill out of this easy yet irresistable gluten free dessert recipe. Sponsored by Enjoy Life.

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My Grandma turns 100 years old next week! It’s incredible to think about all the things she’s seen and experienced thus far in her life. From men landing on the moon, to living through the great depression, world wars, prohibition, and even the invention of the iPad, which she is undoubtedly reading this post on.

Happy early birthday, Grandma – you are a WONDER!

All that said, I baked a little cake in her honor – Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes for 2. Grandma, I wish we could devour these individual-sized cakes with molten chocolate and peanut butter centers together in person, but for now a virtual date will have to do!

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What are Lava Cakes?

Lava cakes are individual-sized cakes – chocolate in this case, of course – that are baked until the outer shell is tender and moist, but the inside is still molten. Hence – LAVA cakes! We’re spiking them with peanut butter because OF COURSE, and the result is pure decadence. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes taste like melty peanut butter cups, if that tells you anything, and although they look fancy, they’re so so easy to make.

Is it Safe to Eat Lava Cake?

Lava cakes typically include eggs so a common question, given that the center is molten, is if Lava Cakes are safe to eat. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes are baked at 425 degrees so the batter is able to reach 165 degrees in the center, rendering them safe to eat.

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The recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes is sponsored by my friends at Enjoy Life! Enjoy Life baking chocolates are certified gluten-free, free from 14 common allergens, and certified vegan and paleo-friendly. As you know, we use Enjoy Life chocolates in our house constantly for baking and dessert projects on account of my kids’ food allergies, and my Celiac Disease. Their taste and quality are top notch.

For this dessert, I used their teeny-tinysemi-sweet mini chips because they melt quickly and evenly, helping to create a tender chocolate cake with a drippy molten center. Did I mention they’re spiked with peanut butter?

LET’S BAKE!

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How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes

Start by adding butter or vegan butter and Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mini Chipsto a medium-sized bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds then stir, and then microwave in 10 second increments until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.

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Add powdered sugar then stir to combine.

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Next add awhole egg plus anegg yolk andvanilla then stir to combine. Add gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour plus a pinch of salt and stir to combine. I use Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 GF Baking Flour blend.

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What to Bake Lava Cakes In

I recommend baking Lava Cakes in 6oz Pyrex custard cups because they have the added benefit of being able to be used for kitchen prep, etc. They’re versatile, is what I’m trying to say – ha!

Divide the batter between two, nonstick sprayed, 6oz custard cups then place onto a foil-lined quarter or half sheet pan in case of spillovers.

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Lastly, dollop a heaping teaspoon peanut butter into the middle of each cup then use your finger to sink it into the center of the batter.

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Bake the Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes for 12 minutes at 425 degrees, or until the middle is soft but not jiggly.

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Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes before inverting the cups onto plates then carefully pull them off. Top with fresh berries and powdered sugar for a gorgeous presentation. The berries add a pop of freshness that I really love in contrast to the rich and fudgy dessert. Highly recommend!

However you serve it, I hope you lovethis DECADENT, seriously delicious dessert recipe for 2! Enjoy!

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More Irresistible Chocolate Treats

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  • Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
  • Buckeyes (Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls)
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  • S’Mores Icebox Cake

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes are for serious dessert lovers only! Molten chocolate and peanut butter spill out of this easy yet irresistable gluten free dessert recipe.

Ingredients

serves 2

  • 4 Tablespoons butter or vegan butter
  • 1/3 cup (2oz) Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mini Chips
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour blend with binder
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 heaping teaspoons peanut butter
  • Fresh berries for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a quarter sheet pan or half sheet pan with foil then set aside. Spray two, 6oz ramekins or custard cups with nonstick spray then set aside. Whisk together whole egg plus egg yolk in a small bowl then set aside.
  2. Add butter and mini chips to a medium-sized bowl then microwave for 30 seconds. Stir then microwave in 10 second increments, stirring between increments, until chocolate is smooth and melted. Add powdered sugar then stir to combine. Add whisked eggs and vanilla then stir to combine. Add flour and salt then stir to combine. Divide batter between prepared cups (about 1/2 cup batter each) then scoop 1 heaping teaspoon peanut butter into the middles. Use your finger to help sink the peanut butter into the center of the batter.
  3. Place cups onto sheet pan then bake for 12 minutes or until tops are soft but not jiggly. Let lava cakes cool for 10 minutes then overturn onto plates and serve with fresh berries. FYI - the longer the cakes sit, the more the "lava" firms up. I like a 10 minute resting time before overturning.

This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.

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  1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (13) aadil 11.29.2021

    such a delicious cake i love it.

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  2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (14) Shahid khna 10.12.2021

    really nice yummy recipe. i adore it. Thanks

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  3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (15) Harry 04.12.2021

    great and lovely recipe to try.

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  4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (16) Diego Dirito 03.18.2021

    Made these a couple of months back and they were a fan favorite.. Fam wants me to make them again

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  5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (18) Wendy 02.14.2021

    Tripled the batch for our family Valentine’s dinner. It was easy and delicious!

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    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (19) Kristin 02.15.2021

      YES! So glad to hear it, Wendy!

      Reply

  6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (20) Jan 02.11.2021

    What could/should I use instead of PB? (Peanut allergy), is there a was I could just use chocolate? I need suggestions WITH directions; I’m not a very experienced cook.

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    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (21) Kristin 02.11.2021

      You can use any other nut/seed butter, or nutella, or just leave it out!

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  7. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (22) meghna rathi 09.16.2020

    I Like this Chocolate-Peanut Butter Lava Cakes . It is very tasty and yummy . Combination of chocolate and peanut butter make it tasty and yummy. Your post was very helpful for me.

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  8. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (23) Alisha 08.17.2020

    You know cakes are my first love and everything that includes chocolates becomes delicious. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe. I would love to try this one. :)

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  9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (24) Sania Salman 06.24.2020

    Hi! Do you recommend using the fan setting of the oven or should I keep it off? Thanks in advance!

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  10. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (25) anil 05.20.2020

    Delicious cakes good job

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  11. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (26) Khalil 04.02.2020

    So good and delicious

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  12. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (27) Quotessee 04.02.2020

    lava cake, yaa! what a great idea and GF to boot, with peanut butter, wow, thank you for another wonderful recipe!

    Reply

  13. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes - Iowa Girl Eats (28) Ashley Schantell 02.22.2020

    Made these tonight for our valentine’s dinner (a week late!). They were delicious, but mine seemed undercooked. I have 7 oz corningware ramekins, would I have to adjust the time by a few minutes because of that?

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FAQs

Are molten lava cakes safe to eat? ›

Lava cakes typically include eggs so a common question, given that the center is molten, is if Lava Cakes are safe to eat. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes are baked at 425 degrees so the batter is able to reach 165 degrees in the center, rendering them safe to eat.

Does Dairy Queen have chocolate lava cakes? ›

Try our rich Best Chocolate Cake BLIZZARD treat and oven-hot Molten Lava Cake à la mode.

Who mixed peanut butter and chocolate? ›

The ingenious flavor combination in each of these treats can be traced back to 1928, when H.B. Reese, an employee of The Hershey Company, created REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups in his basem*nt. The Hershey Company supplied Reese with the chocolate coating for his candy and eventually purchased his business in 1963.

Does lava cake get you high? ›

With its rich, sugary flavor profile, Lava Cake is beloved among weed consumers who prefer sweet weed strains. With a moderate THC level of up to 22%, seasoned and less experienced THC consumers equally cherish Lava Cake, and its relaxing effects will help you unwind after a long day.

Can a pregnant woman eat lava cake? ›

Yes! It may seem concerning to eat a cake that isn't cooked all the way through, but it's not the same as eating raw batter.

Does Mcdonalds have a lava cake? ›

McDonald's is adding a little more sweet to its menu in the form of a gooey lava cake. The fast food mega-chain is putting their own spin on the explosive dessert, transforming it into more of a chocolate version of their signature apple pie than a cake.

What is the fancy name for chocolate lava cake? ›

Molten chocolate cake is a French dessert that consists of a chocolate cake with a liquid chocolate core. It is named for that molten center, and it is also known as mi-cuit au chocolat, chocolat coulant ("flowing"), chocolate lava cake, or simply lava cake.

Is Reese's owned by Hershey's? ›

REESE'S Candy is made by The Hershey Company. In 1956, H.B. Reese's six sons took over the family business and later sold it to The Hershey Company in 1963. Which REESE'S Candies are vegan? REESE'S Plant Based Oat Chocolate Confection & Peanut Butter Candy Bars are vegan.

Is it OK to eat chocolate peanut butter? ›

The answer is yes, chocolate peanut butter can be part of a healthy diet. In fact, chocolate peanut butter is a great source of protein, healthy fats, and other essential nutrients. Moreover, if you are someone who likes the chocolate taste then you will definitely love this delicious invention.

How much did Hershey pay for Reese's? ›

Reese worked on a dairy farm owned by Milton Hershey, the Hershey chocolate king, and in 1928 Harry began toying with the idea of mixing peanut butter and chocolate in cups. He founded the H. B. Reese Candy Co., and eventually sold out to Hershey for $23.5 million.

Is molten lava cake raw? ›

The technical answer is no, molten lava cake is not raw in the middle. However, the centers of molten lava cakes are under-baked, in the sense that the centers are not fully set. The molten chocolate centers get hot enough to “cook” the eggs to a food-safe temperature, without hardening the batter.

What is molten lava cake made of? ›

Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Mix in melted chocolate, flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until combined. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins and place on a baking tray.

Is lava cake good for anxiety? ›

When it comes to the effects of the Lava Cake strain, users can expect a deeply relaxing and calming experience. Its indica-dominant nature promotes a sense of tranquility and can potentially help alleviate stress, anxiety, and even insomnia.

Should lava cake be eaten hot or cold? ›

The idea behind it is to have a warm cake with a warm to hot center. If you're served a room temperature or cold lava cake, send it back. Some high volume restaurants will pre-bake them, and then pop them into a microwave or hot oven to warm them before serving. This type of dessert should always be warm, never cold.

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