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Decadent Red Velvet Lava Cake

This rich and warm dessert features a charming red hue and a luscious, gooey center, perfect for special occasions and creating sweet memories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips High-quality chocolate recommended for richer flavor.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Feel free to adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring Can omit for a chocolate lava cake.
  • Pinch salt salt
For serving
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream Optional, for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and velvety.
  4. Add the vanilla extract, red food coloring, and melted chocolate to the egg mixture, stirring gently.
  5. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
Baking
  1. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are firm, but the center is soft.
  2. Let them cool for a minute before inverting each ramekin onto a plate.
  3. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate in the ramekins for fresh baking. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen without powdered sugar.