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Decadent Red Velvet Lava Cakes Recipe with Cream Cheese Center

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These decadent red velvet lava cakes feature a moist, cocoa-tinged cake with a warm, gooey cream cheese center, perfect for a quick and impressive dessert.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar as substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 to 6 ramekins generously with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, beat together 4 ounces (115g) softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate this while you prepare the batter.
  3. Make the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup (60g) sifted flour, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. In a separate large bowl, combine ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons (85g) melted butter, 1 large room-temperature egg, ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring. Whisk until smooth and well mixed.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until no streaks remain; do not overmix.
  6. Assemble the cakes: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each ramekin, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Add a heaping teaspoon of the chilled cream cheese filling in the center of each. Top with another 2 tablespoons of batter, covering the cream cheese completely.
  7. Bake immediately for 12 to 14 minutes. The edges should be set and firm but the center will look slightly soft and jiggly.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 3 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes, then invert onto plates. If cakes don’t release easily, gently tap the ramekin or use a small spatula.
  9. Serve warm. The cream cheese center should ooze out beautifully when cut into. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or add a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix the batter to keep cakes tender. Chill the cream cheese filling before assembling to maintain a gooey center. Grease and dust ramekins well to prevent sticking. Baking time may vary by oven; start checking at 12 minutes. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as noted in the recipe.

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