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Indulge in Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes

Decadent red velvet cupcakes with a gooey molten chocolate center, perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Molten Center
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Method
 

Prepare the Molten Center
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter.
  3. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Make the Cupcake Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Assemble the Cupcakes
  1. Grease the muffin tin and fill each cup halfway with the cupcake batter.
  2. Add a spoonful of the melted chocolate mixture into the center of each cupcake batter-filled cup.
  3. Top with more cupcake batter until each cup is about 3/4 full.
Bake the Cupcakes
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
Serve
  1. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or topped with ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after baking to enjoy the molten center.

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