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Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes: The Ultimate Chocolate-PB Dessert
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These Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes are a dream come true for fans of the iconic chocolate-peanut butter combo.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • All-purpose flour – Creates structure. For gluten-free, use 1:1 GF flour blend.
  • Cocoa powder – Use Dutch-processed for richer flavor.
  • Brown sugar – Adds moisture and depth.
  • Milk – Whole milk works best, but almond milk is a great dairy-free sub.

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

  • Creamy peanut butter – Avoid natural PB (too runny); use Skippy or Jif.
  • Heavy cream – Makes the filling luxuriously smooth. Sub coconut cream for dairy-free.

Instructions

1. Prep Like a Pro

  • Room-temperature ingredients (butter, eggs, milk) ensure a smooth batter.
  • Line muffin tin with quality liners to prevent sticking.

2. Perfect Batter Consistency

  • Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly to avoid clumps.
  • Alternate wet/dry ingredients while mixing to prevent overworking the batter.

3. The Secret: Peanut Butter Lava Core

  • Chill the PB filling for 10 minutes if too soft.
  • Press filling gently into the batter—don’t let it touch the liner (to avoid leaks).

4. Baking for the Perfect Gooey Center

  • 18–20 minutes is the sweet spot. A toothpick should come out clean from the cupcake edge (not the center!).
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan—this lets the lava center set slightly.

Notes

  • Serve warm for maximum lava effect!
  • Store airtight at room temp for 2 days, or freeze for 1 month.
  • Reheat: 10 seconds in the microwave to revive the gooey center.

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