Description
Delicious Peanut Butter Cup Lava Cupcakes that ooze with peanut butter goodness! Perfect for parties or a simple sweet craving.
Ingredients
- Flour: Provides structure and texture to the cupcakes; all-purpose flour works best.
- Cocoa Powder: Adds rich chocolate flavor and gives the cupcakes their dark color.
- Baking Powder: Helps the cupcakes rise and achieve a fluffy texture.
- Salt: Enhances the sweetness and balances the rich flavors.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cupcakes and contributes to their moistness.
- Eggs: Binds the ingredients together and adds moisture.
- Butter: Adds richness and flavor; use unsalted butter for better control over salt levels.
- Peanut Butter: The star of the show—creamy or chunky, your choice!
- Chocolate Chips: Melts into the cupcakes and adds a delicious chocolaty surprise.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon the cupcake batter into each liner, filling them about halfway.
- Place a spoonful of peanut butter in the center of each cupcake. Top with more batter until the liners are about ¾ full.
- Bake the cupcakes for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are firm and the centers are set but still slightly soft.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that your eggs and butter are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Don’t Overbake: Keep an eye on your cupcakes while baking; a soft center is key to the lava effect!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes, Dessert Recipes