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Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cake Skillets
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cake Skillets
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache
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!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Peanut Butter Center Placement 🎯Freeze a small dollop of peanut butter for 30 minutes before placing it in the center of each cake batter—this prevents it from mixing in and ensures a defined lava center when baked.
- Precise Baking Time for the Lava Effect ⏱️Bake for exactly 12-14 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly when gently shaken—this critical timing creates the molten chocolate lava flow rather than a fully cooked cake.
- Room Temperature Ingredients for Uniform Texture 🌡️Bring eggs, butter, and peanut butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free batter that bakes evenly without dense pockets or dry spots.
- Preheat Skillets for Better Crust 🔥Butter and preheat your individual skillets in a 400°F oven for 2-3 minutes before adding batter—this creates a caramelized exterior while maintaining the molten center.
- Immediate Plating with Cold Ice Cream 🍦Serve the skillet cake immediately after removing from the oven and top with Peanut Butter Cup ice cream directly—the contrast between the warm lava cake and cold ice cream creates the ultimate textural and flavor experience.
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