Description
Experience the magic of Red Velvet Lava Cake, a delightful dessert that combines a striking red exterior with a rich molten chocolate center. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat, this easy-to-make cake will wow your guests and elevate any gathering. Serve warm for the ultimate ooey-gooey experience, topped with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them lightly with cocoa powder.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until glossy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Mix in red food coloring and then gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly among ramekins and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake (110g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg