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Decadent Red Velvet Lava Cakes Recipe with Molten White Chocolate Center

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Rich and tender red velvet lava cakes with a silky molten white chocolate center, perfect for special occasions or cozy nights. Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 6 ounces (170g) white chocolate bar or chips, chopped
  • Optional garnishes: powdered sugar, fresh berries or mint leaves, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease six ramekins or muffin cups with butter or non-stick spray, and lightly dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly but keep molten.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk melted butter with sugar until smooth. Add the egg and whisk until fluffy. Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be smooth but thick.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each ramekin, place a heaping teaspoon of molten white chocolate in the center, then cover with more batter until ramekin is about 3/4 full.
  7. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes. Edges should be set but center still jiggly; test with a toothpick near the edge, it should come out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool for 2 minutes, then run a knife around edges and invert onto plates. Serve warm with powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Melt white chocolate gently to avoid graininess. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Baking time is crucial for molten center; test early if oven runs hot. Use high-quality white chocolate for best melt. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut milk yogurt and dairy-free white chocolate.

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