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Gluten and Dairy Free Peanut Butter Lava Cakes

Peanut Butter Molten Lava Cakes

Ooey, gooey, rich, yet delicate, these molten lava cakes are a celebration of all things peanut butter!
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl/mixer
  • 6 4-ounce ramekins
  • 1 Double boiler
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 5 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Gluten Free 1:1 flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp softened butter + 1 tbsp flour for greasing the ramekins

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Butter the 6 ramekins. Lightly dust them with flour, making sure all sides are coated but shaking out the excess. Set aside.
  • Add the eggs and sugars to a mixing bowl and mix on high for 5 minutes. The mixture will be light, frothy, and pale yellow in color.
  • Create a double boiler. Bring a pot filled halfway full of water to a low boil. Fit a bowl over the top making sure the water never touches the bottom of the bowl.
  • Add the butter and peanut butter to the bowl. Keep stirring until it's fully melted and creamy.
  • Add a little of the warm peanut butter mixture into the eggs with the mixer running to temper the eggs. Add the remaining peanut butter mixture into the eggs and mix.
  • Add the flour and baking powder and mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter between the 6 prepared ramekins. Place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the peanut butter lava cakes for 10-12 minutes. There should be a small divot in the center, and they will be slightly jiggly.
  • Allow them to cool for 3 minutes.
  • Invert the molten lava cakes onto a plate or eat from the ramekins.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

When making this recipe, make sure that all of your ingredients are at room temperature, including your eggs. This will make it easier to temper the egg mixture and help prevent the eggs from curdling.
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