Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes – A Chocolate Lover’s Dream

These Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes take chocolate and peanut butter to a whole new level. With a fudgy chocolate cupcake, a surprise gooey peanut butter center, and a rich peanut butter frosting, they are the ultimate indulgence.

Why This Recipe Works

Super Moist & Fudgy – The perfect balance of soft cake and molten peanut butter.
Rich & Creamy Filling – The peanut butter center creates an irresistible texture contrast.
Simple Yet Impressive – Easy to make, yet looks and tastes bakery-quality.
Perfect for Any Occasion – Whether it’s a party or a weekend treat, these cupcakes steal the show.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup hot water

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 12 mini peanut butter cups

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream

For Garnish:

• 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
• Mini peanut butter cups

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cream Butter & Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs & Vanilla
Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

5. Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.

6. Add Hot Water
Slowly stir in hot water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures moist cupcakes.

7. Bake the Cupcakes
Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let them cool completely.

8. Make the Peanut Butter Filling
Mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Cut a small hole in each cupcake and fill with the peanut butter mixture.

9. Prepare the Frosting
Beat peanut butter and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until light and fluffy.

10. Frost & Garnish
Frost cupcakes generously, drizzle with melted chocolate, and top with mini peanut butter cups.

Customization & Variations

Crunchy Twist – Use chunky peanut butter for texture.
Extra Chocolate – Stir in mini chocolate chips into the batter.
Spicy Kick – Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a unique twist.
Gluten-Free Option – Swap flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

Conclusion

These Gooey Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes are the ultimate combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Perfect for any dessert lover, they deliver an indulgent bite in every mouthful. Try them today and share your results in the c.o.m.m.e.n.t.s below!