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Decadent Red Velvet Molten Lava Cakes for Two

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These red velvet molten lava cakes feature a rich, gooey cream cheese center and a vibrant red velvet crumb, perfect for an intimate dessert for two. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are indulgent yet easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (Ghirardelli recommended)
  • ⅔ cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar as substitute)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ tablespoons red food coloring (gel type)
  • Pinch of salt
  • ⅓ cup (75g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter and lightly flour two 6-ounce ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Chill in the fridge for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk sugar and melted butter until combined. Add egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring; whisk until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Divide about one-third of the batter evenly between the two ramekins.
  7. Place half of the chilled cream cheese mixture in the center of each ramekin on top of the batter.
  8. Top with the remaining batter, smoothing the surface gently.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and springy but centers still wobble slightly.
  10. Cool cakes on a rack for 5 minutes. Run a knife around edges and invert onto plates or serve directly from ramekins.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for a smooth batter. Watch the oven closely starting at 12 minutes to avoid overbaking and losing the molten center. Chill cream cheese filling before use. Butter and flour ramekins well to prevent sticking. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.

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Keywords: red velvet, molten lava cake, dessert for two, cream cheese center, easy dessert, quick dessert, romantic dessert

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