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Mary Berg's Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes

Mary Berg's Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with this effortless Mary Berg dessert recipe and the must-have gadgets that make baking a breeze.

 

Difficulty

Novice

Portions

2-4

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cooking Time

12 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 100g dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions

    1. Heat your oven 400ºF and set four 1 cup ramekins on a sheet pan.
    2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Using a pastry or basting brush, use a bit of the melted butter to grease the bottom and sides the ramekins. Add a teaspoon of cocoa to each and tip the ramekins so that the cocoa coats the entire inside then turn over and tap our any excess cocoa.
    3. Add the chocolate to a medium bowl and turn the heat up under the butter to medium. When the butter begins to bubble, remove it from the heat and pour over the chocolate. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt then whisk until smooth.
    4. Meanwhile, add the sugar, eggs, and egg yolks to a large bowl and, using a hand mixer, beat together for 2 minutes or until pale yellow and thickened. Sift over the flour and salt and gently fold to combine.
    5. Pour in the chocolate mixture and fold together just until combined. Divide the batter between the ramekins and plop a tablespoon of peanut butter in the centre of each. Press the peanut butter down into the centre so that it is covered by the batter.
    6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops are matte and lightly crisp, the edges pull away from the sides, but the centre is still wobbly.
    7. Allow the cakes to cool for 1 minute then loosen the sides of each with a butter knife and place a plate on top. Quickly flip the cakes over and remove the ramekins. Alternatively, you can serve these cakes in their ramekins.
    8. Serve immediately with a scoop of ice cream.

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