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Red Velvet Lava Cakes With a Gooey Chocolate Center

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Indulge in these decadent red velvet lava cakes with a luscious, gooey chocolate center—perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and butter four ramekins.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together, stirring until smooth.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and egg yolk until pale and thick.
  4. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, then fold in the red food coloring.
  5. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
  8. Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately to enjoy the gooey chocolate center.

Notes

Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better emulsification with the sugar. When melting chocolate, do it in small increments to avoid scorching. Don’t overbake for perfect lava centers.

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