Peanut Butter Lava Cake: Slow-Cooked

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Stir in the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and mahogany-colored, ensuring no large lumps of flour remain.
3. Pour the chocolate batter into a greased slow cooker.
4. Drop 0.5 cup (about 8 tablespoons) of peanut butter in spoonfuls across the top of the batter.
5. Using a knife or spatula, gently swirl the peanut butter slightly into the batter without overmixing to preserve the lava effect.
6. Cover and cook on High for 2 hours until the edges are firm and pulling away from the sides, while the center remains slightly springy.
7. Optional: Mix the additional peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk together to create a glaze and drizzle over the finished cake.