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Decadent Red Velvet Molten Lava Cakes for Two

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A quick and easy dessert featuring rich red velvet flavor with a luscious molten cream cheese center, perfect for two people.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel type preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter the ramekins generously and lightly dust with cocoa powder. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Chill in the fridge.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until combined but not grainy. Add egg and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and glossy.
  4. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture with a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in red food coloring until batter is uniformly vibrant red.
  6. Spoon half of the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins. Add about 1½ tablespoons of cream cheese filling in the center of each. Top with remaining batter, covering the filling completely.
  7. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft and jiggly.
  8. Let cakes cool in ramekins for 2-3 minutes before serving. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or serve with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep cakes tender. Dust ramekins with cocoa powder after buttering to prevent sticking. Use cold cream cheese filling to maintain molten center. Baking time varies; check at 12 minutes for a more molten center and 14 minutes for a firmer cake.

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Keywords: red velvet, molten lava cake, dessert for two, cream cheese filling, quick dessert, easy baking

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