Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes

Oh yes 😍 These are rich, molten, peanut-buttery little heaven bombs. Let’s make Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes that ooze peanut butter with every bite.

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Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes

Ingredients (makes 6–8 cupcakes)

Cupcakes

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Peanut Butter Filling

• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)

Optional Topping

• Powdered sugar
• Chocolate ganache drizzle
• Chopped peanuts

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with 6–8 cupcake liners.
2. Make the cupcakes:
   • Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave.
   • Whisk in granulated + brown sugar until smooth.
   • Add eggs and vanilla, mix until creamy.
   • Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
3. Fill cupcake liners:
   • Spoon a little batter (~2 tbsp) into each liner.
   • Place 1 heaping tsp peanut butter in the center.
   • Cover with remaining batter, filling about ¾ full.
4. Bake 12–14 minutes. The tops should be set but centers soft—don’t overbake!
5. Cool 5 minutes, then remove from pan. They will be soft and gooey inside.
6. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle chocolate if desired.

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Pro Tips

• Use creamy peanut butter for smooth lava; crunchy works but makes pockets.
• Test one cupcake: cut it open to check the lava before cooling all.
• For extra indulgence, add a few chocolate chips with the peanut butter.
• Serve warm with ice cream—it’s basically therapy in dessert form 🍨

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If you want, I can give a microwave “5-minute” version for instant peanut butter lava cupcakes—still gooey, still amazing. Do you want that version?