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Decadent Red Velvet Molten Lava Cake Recipe with Easy White Chocolate Center

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A rich and indulgent red velvet molten lava cake featuring a warm, luscious white chocolate center that oozes out when cut. Quick and easy to make, perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 ounces (115g) white chocolate bar or high-quality chips, cut into small chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly butter four ramekins and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add the egg and beat lightly.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until uniform in color.
  5. Add the white vinegar and baking soda to the wet mixture and mix briefly until it fizzes.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently with a spatula until just combined and smooth.
  7. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each ramekin. Nestle about 1 ounce (28g) of white chocolate chunks in the center of each.
  8. Cover the white chocolate with more batter to fill each ramekin about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set and springy but the center is slightly jiggly.
  10. Let the cakes rest for 2 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto plates or serve in ramekins.
  11. Serve warm to enjoy the molten white chocolate center.

Notes

Use good-quality white chocolate bars chopped finely for a smooth molten center. Butter and dust ramekins with cocoa powder to prevent sticking and achieve crisp edges. Timing is crucial; check at 12 minutes and do not overbake to maintain the molten core. You can prepare cakes ahead by assembling and freezing, then bake with extra time. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for best experience.

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Keywords: red velvet, molten lava cake, white chocolate, dessert, easy recipe, quick dessert, special occasion, chocolate cake

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