Indulge in Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes
Indulge in Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes for a truly decadent dessert experience. These delightful treats feature a rich red velvet cake enveloping a gooey molten chocolate center that flows with every bite. Their vibrant crimson color and luscious filling make them perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these cupcakes are sure to impress at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- For the Ganache:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture; add red food coloring until well combined.
- For ganache: heat heavy cream until just boiling, pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter, add a spoonful of ganache in the center, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly.
- Cool before serving to enjoy the molten center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg