Reese Lava Cake
A rich molten chocolate cake filled with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for a gooey, indulgent peanut butter–chocolate surprise. Perfectly fudgy on the outside with a melty center, this dessert is easy yet impressive.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Total Time: 22–25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (regular or mini)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting ramekins)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until pale and thick.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Sift in the flour and stir until just combined.
- Spoon half the batter into ramekins. Place a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the center of each, then cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool for 1 minute, run a knife around edges, invert onto plates, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use white chocolate Reese’s for a twist.Add sea salt on top for sweet-salty balance.Mix peanut butter chips into batter for extra flavor.Serve with vanilla ice cream for a classic pairing.Nutella or caramel candies can be swapped for Reese’s.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/reese-lava-cake/
