Decadent Vegan Molten Peanut Butter Cake With a Creamy Center

I made this Vegan Molten Peanut Butter Cake for my family’s Sunday brunch last month. The peanut butter stayed creamy in the middle, and my coworker loved it.

Delicious Vegan Molten Peanut Butter Cake

This cake features a fudgy chocolate shell that encases a molten peanut butter center. Ready in just about 30 minutes, it serves 4-6 people and is ideal for special occasions or a delightful everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)
• Extra cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or individual ramekins with oil and dust with cocoa powder.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Assemble the Cakes: Spoon half of the cake batter into the prepared muffin tin or ramekins. Then, drop about a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center of each. Top with the remaining cake batter, covering the peanut butter.
6. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. Do not overbake, as we want the molten center.
7. Cool Slightly: Allow the cakes to cool for a minute before carefully inverting them onto plates.
8. Serve: Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vegan ice cream for added decadence.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4-6 servings
• Calories: 290kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 35g

I serve the lavacak warm right after baking. The stay decadent, and I let it rest two minutes before plating.