Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes
Indulge in these tender, fluffy cupcakes with a warm, gooey peanut butter center, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cupcake batter for 12 cupcakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Lava Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and glossy, then freeze scooped filling for 30 minutes.
- Make the Cupcake Batter: Prepare batter using a box mix or your favorite homemade recipe.
- Assemble the Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line a muffin tin with liners, fill halfway with batter, and add a frozen peanut butter ball, covering it with more batter.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Bake for 18–20 minutes, ensuring a toothpick comes out with a little gooey peanut butter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool briefly, then enjoy warm or store for later.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat and avoid overmixing the batter for lighter cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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