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Decadent Red Velvet Lava Cake

A rich red velvet cake with a warm, molten chocolate center that flows beautifully when cut open.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp white vinegar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Ramekins
  • Whisk
  • Baking tray

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and dust ramekins with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
  3. Whisk in powdered sugar.
  4. Add eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and red food coloring.
  5. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
  6. Stir in vinegar.
  7. Divide batter into ramekins.
  8. Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are set.
  9. Rest 1 minute, invert, and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overbake or the molten center will set completely.