Red Velvet Molten Lava Cake

Red Velvet cake is said to have originated during the Victorian era, and its signature red color was originally achieved by using beet juice.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Red Velvet Molten Lava Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 32 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 4 ounces White chocolate
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place a piece of white chocolate in the center of each ramekin, pressing it down slightly.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
7. While the cakes are baking, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
8. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift to remove the cake. Top each cake with a dollop of the cream cheese filling.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy the molten lava cake while it's still warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.