Chocolate Peanut Butter Molten Cake
Posted by Chammer
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.