Indulge in Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes
Indulge in Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes that feature a rich chocolate center. Perfect for celebrations or sweet cravings—try this recipe today!
- 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
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil; then add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with red food coloring until just combined.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until boiling; pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of ganache in the center, then top with more batter until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until edges are firm but centers jiggle slightly.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (106g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg