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Decadent Red Velvet Lava Cake Recipe for Two

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A rich and indulgent red velvet lava cake with a molten cream cheese and chocolate center, perfect for an intimate dessert for two. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar as substitute)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 oz (60g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp (30g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter two 6-ounce ramekins generously and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  2. Prepare the lava center by mixing softened cream cheese, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and powdered sugar until smooth. Chill in fridge.
  3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar and melted butter until combined but slightly grainy. Add egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, whisking after each addition.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; batter should be smooth and thick but pourable.
  6. Divide half the batter evenly between ramekins. Spoon about 1 tbsp of lava mixture into center of each. Cover with remaining batter and smooth tops.
  7. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set and slightly puffed but center still jiggles gently.
  8. Cool for 1-2 minutes, then loosen edges with a knife and invert onto plates or serve directly from ramekins.
  9. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top or on the side.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and softened butter for better emulsification. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Butter and dust ramekins with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Chill lava filling before assembling. Watch baking time closely to maintain molten center. For dairy-free, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives and use dairy-free ice cream. For gluten-free, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.

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