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Decadent Red Velvet Molten Lava Cakes for Two

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A quick and easy red velvet molten lava cake recipe perfect for two, featuring a rich, velvety cake with a gooey cream cheese molten center. Ideal for intimate celebrations or spontaneous dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel recommended)
  • ¼ cup (60g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease your ramekins generously with butter, then dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Set them aside.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, blend ¼ cup softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Cover and chill while you make the batter.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together ½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk 1 large room-temperature egg with 4 tablespoons melted butter, ¼ cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon red food coloring, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and evenly colored.
  5. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Stop when no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fill ramekins: Spoon half the batter equally into the ramekins (about ⅓ cup or 80ml each). Add a dollop (about 2 tablespoons) of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each. Then, cover with the remaining batter, smoothing the tops with a spoon.
  7. Bake: Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm but the center still soft and slightly jiggly.
  8. Rest and serve: Let cakes cool for 5 minutes before carefully running a knife around the edges and inverting onto plates. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep the molten center gooey. Grease ramekins well and dust with cocoa powder for easy release. If oven runs hot, check at 11 minutes. Let cakes rest 5-10 minutes after baking for easier unmolding. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, see variations in the recipe.

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

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