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February 19, 2025
Rich, decadent chocolate lava skillet cakes with a peanut butter center. Perfect with peanut butter cup ice cream!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cake Skillets
Instructions
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Begin by preparing the ganache. Place the chocolate and peanut butter in a small bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it’s barely simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate-peanut butter mixture, and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir to combine, and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 425* F. Butter your skillet(s) or ramekins, and sprinkle with either sugar or cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Set aside.
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Place the butter and remaining chocolate in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted. Alternatively, you can do this in the microwave. Let it cool for a few minutes.
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Meanwhile, beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl until the mixture is pale yellow and tripled in volume, about five minutes. Gently fold in the melted chocolate until completely mixed. Fold in the flour and salt.
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Divide half of the batter between the skillet(s) or ramekins. Then, divide the ganache into the center of each skillet or ramekin, and top with the remaining batter.
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Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the top is crackly but the center is still slightly jiggly. You can now either serve it straight out of the skillet(s), or you can invert the cakes onto plates. Don’t forget the ice cream!
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chocolate Lava Precision 🍫Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content to ensure a rich, intense lava center that flows perfectly when cut.
- Peanut Butter Core Technique 🥜Freeze small balls of peanut butter before placing them in the cake batter to create a perfect molten center that doesn't completely blend into the chocolate.
- Skillet Preparation Magic 🍳Thoroughly grease individual cast-iron skillets with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking and add an extra layer of chocolate flavor.
- Baking Time Sweet Spot ⏱️Bake the lava cakes for exactly 12-14 minutes - any longer and you'll lose the molten center, any shorter and the cake won't set properly.
- Serving Temperature Trick 🍽️Serve immediately after baking, allowing the lava cake to rest for just 1-2 minutes to stabilize, ensuring the perfect flowing chocolate center when cut.
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