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January 5, 2011

Chocolate Peanut Butter Molten Cake
Posted by Chammer

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Oh Chocolate Decadence!  Is there a more perfect food marriage than chocolate and peanut butter?

Mom made molten chocolate cake in September when I was home and since she showed me the recipe, I’ve probably made it half a dozen times…yes, in four short months!  I’ve never tried to make it with peanut butter, but I was craving something chocolatey with peanut butter, so tonight I experimented!  Here’s the recipe, adapted from The Pioneer Woman.

Ingredients:

  • 4 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup plus 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 Tablespoons flour
  • 3 Tablespoons peanut butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Spray 4 custard cups liberally with cooking spray; place on cookie sheet.

Microwave chocolate and butter in large bowl on high for about 1 minute, stir until butter and chocolate are melted and well mixed.

Stir in sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Stir in flour.

Mix peanut butter and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar together. Melt slightly in the microwave, 20 seconds at 50%.

Divide half of chocolate batter between custard cups.  Dallop peanut butter mixture in each cup. Cover with remaining batter.

Bake 12-13 minutes until sides are firm, top is cracked, and center is soft (still jiggly). Let stand 1 minute.

Carefully invert onto plates, top with powdered sugar or whipped cream.