Molten Peanut Butter Lava Cake
2 Single-Serve Cakes
- Eggs
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Soy
Calling all chocolate and peanut butter lovers! Put away those fun-size candy bars and freezer-burned ice cream pints because we’ve got the cure to your weeknight cravings. Say hello to a personal-sized (!) peanut butter lava cake. It couldn’t be easier to prepare—all you have to do is pop it in the microwave. When you dig in, get your Instagram (and your tastebuds) ready: the rich, cakey outer shell gives way to a warm flow of molten peanut butter. Keep it simple or gild the lily (in the best way possible) by topping it with chopped fruit, nuts, ice cream, or flaky sea salt. You really can’t go wrong. Nutrition values are representative of 1 cake.
Ingredients
2 unit
Peanut Butter Lava Cake
(Contains: Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Soy)
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
Keep frozen or refrigerated until ready to eat; best if used within 7 days.
If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator (at 40 degrees) overnight or for 2-3 hours at room temperature before eating.
Remove and discard plastic wrapping.
RECOMMENDED: Preheat oven to 350°. Bake thawed cake in tray until warmed through, 10-14 minutes. (Note: Oven times may vary.)
ALTERNATIVELY: Microwave thawed cake in tray until warmed through, 30-45 seconds. Do not overheat.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The chocolate is rich and indulgent, and fans of peanut butter and chocolate together tend to love it — though some found the chocolate overpowering.
- Ease of prep: Heating takes just seconds in the microwave or about 10–14 minutes in the oven, making this a nearly effortless treat.
- Suggestions: Baking in the oven produces a better texture than microwaving; several reviewers also recommend topping with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to balance the richness. Adding your own peanut butter is a tip from those who wanted more filling.
- Leftovers: These are quite rich, so some found one cake was more than enough in a single sitting — perfect for sharing.
- Texture: Many reviewers noted the cake is more pudding- or mousse-like than a traditional cake, so expect a soft, gooey consistency rather than a firm crumb.
- Peanut butter filling: A large number of reviewers felt the peanut butter filling was minimal and unevenly distributed; those who loved it most were the bites that included it.
