Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cake

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Dish

The Small Dish

Ingredients

Batter

  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon water

Preparation

  1. Melt the butter in the Anyday dish. Add the remaining batter ingredients and mix well.
  2. Add the peanut butter in small, even dollops across the batter. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Drizzle the water over the batter and cover with the lid (knob lifted).
  3. Cook in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, taking care not to overcook the creamy center. The edges should look set while the center is soft, but not jiggly. Note that all microwaves cook a little bit differently, even those with the same wattage! To avoid overcooking, add time in increments of 15 seconds, checking the texture each time.
  4. Cool for 1 minute with the lid still on. Serve warm or cool. Enjoy with ice cream or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Suggestions

  • Try chocolate hazelnut spread or any nut butter for a peanut-free alternative.
  • Try it with peanut butter ice cream for extra richness.
  • Try it with dollops of cream cheese instead of peanut butter for a cheesecake-like swirl.

Recipe Notes

  • This recipe is best when still hot so that the chocolate remains gooey.
  • To avoid overcooking, add time in increments of 10 seconds, checking the texture each time.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.

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