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Decadent Red Velvet Lava Cakes for Two

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These decadent red velvet lava cakes feature a rich cocoa and cream cheese molten center, perfect for a cozy date night or a personal indulgence. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, they deliver a luscious, gooey dessert experience.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) buttermilk (or plain yogurt thinned with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel-based)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Position rack in the center. Lightly butter and dust two 6-ounce ramekins with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  2. Prepare cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate while preparing batter.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add egg and whisk until slightly fluffy, about 1 minute. Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until uniform.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. Batter should be smooth, thick, and velvety.
  6. Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each ramekin, add a heaping tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with remaining batter until ramekins are about ¾ full.
  7. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes. Edges should be set but center slightly jiggly.
  8. Let cakes cool for 3 minutes. Run a knife around edges and invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate. Serve immediately with powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Watch baking time carefully to maintain a molten center. Chill the cream cheese filling to keep it intact. Butter and dust ramekins with cocoa powder for easy release. If cakes don’t release easily, warm in oven for 30 seconds or run knife around edges again.

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Keywords: red velvet lava cake, molten cake, cream cheese filling, easy dessert, date night dessert, homemade lava cake

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