Puppy Chow Lava Cakes For Two

Molten lava cakes have graced many restaurant dessert menus like Chili’s or Applebees. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner why not stay home, open a bottle of wine, grill a couple steaks, and finish the night with these Puppy Chow Lava Cakes For Two!

Why did I name this Puppy Chow Lava Cakes? Because what goes better with chocolate than peanut butter?

And since chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar are the three main ingredients in this cake (just like Puppy Chow!) it makes the perfect sweet treat for two!

These cakes get their name from the surprise on the inside.

As you break into this delectable dessert, a warm and gooey chocolate “lava” flows out onto the plate.

To drive home the “puppy chow” name, you can top each warm cake with sifted powdered sugar.

Or go a la mode with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream.

(Plus it helps to cut through some of the cakes richness)

But don’t stop there.

Amp up the presentation with a zig-zag of caramel or chocolate sauce and a sprinkling of chopped pecans.

Puppy Chow Lava Cakes

The perfect quick, easy, and simple dessert to serve for dinner parties, special occasions, or just a quite night at home with the one you love.

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Puppy Chow Lava Cakes For Two

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 2

Author My Farmhouse Table

Ingredients

• 2 oz Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate ex) Bakers
• 4 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
• 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 Whole Egg
• 1 Egg Yolk
• 3 Tbsp Flour
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• Powdered Sugar, Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce, Pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter (about 1 minute on high). Add in the peanut butter and whisk until everything is smooth. Mixture may need to be heated for additional time as needed. 10-15 seconds at a time.

2. Add in the powdered sugar, egg, egg yolk, flour, and vanilla. Stir until combined.

3. Grease 2 small baking dishes or ramekins and divide batter evenly between the two. Bake at 425°F for 13-15 minutes or until outside edge is firm, but the center is slightly soft. 

4. Remove from oven and let stand a couple minutes before turning out onto a small plate. Top with powdered sugar, ice cream, caramel/chocolate sauce, and/or pecans. Serve warm.