Peanut Butter Cup Lava Cupcakes (Print version)

Soft chocolate peanut butter cupcakes with a melted peanut butter cup center, best served warm while the middle is still gooey.

# Ingredients:

For the cupcakes

01 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
02 - 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 1/2 cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

For the lava centers

11 - 1/2 cup (80 g) chopped mini peanut butter cups
12 - 12 mini peanut butter cups, chilled, for the centers
13 - Extra chopped peanut butter cups or flaky salt for topping, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and chill the 12 center peanut butter cups while you mix the batter.
02 - In a medium bowl, stir the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until glossy and evenly combined.
03 - Whisk in the eggs, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla until the mixture looks smooth and thick.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture just until combined.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped mini peanut butter cups, keeping the batter thick and not overworked.
06 - Spoon batter into each liner until halfway full. Press one chilled mini peanut butter cup into the center of each, then cover with the remaining batter.
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look puffed but the centers still feel soft. Do not bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
08 - Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Top with extra chopped peanut butter cups or flaky salt, then serve warm for the gooey center.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served warm while the peanut butter cup center is soft.
02 - Chilling the center candies helps them stay distinct during baking.
03 - Nutrition is an estimate per cupcake.

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