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Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cake

Decadent peanut butter chocolate lava cake made in the glass Anyday dish, featuring a rich chocolate cake with a molten peanut butter center. This quick and indulgent microwave recipe delivers a warm and gooey dessert, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cake
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Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

1-2 mins

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to get a song stuck in your head

Batman and Robin. John and Chrissy. Ben and Jerry. Add chocolate and peanut butter to this list of iconic duos, except you can hang out with them on the couch in sweats. You might need all the willpower to resist eating the egg-free batter, but the (wildly short) wait is worth it.

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What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

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When in doubt, start with less time — you can always add more.

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Dish

The Medium Shallow Dish

Ingredients

Batter

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (20g) cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

  • ¼ cup (60g) peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (45g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 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 1-2 minutes, 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.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • 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.