Description
Indulge in the decadence of Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes, a delightful dessert that combines the rich allure of red velvet cake with a luscious molten chocolate center. This recipe is an instant favorite for gatherings, cozy evenings, or a simple treat to brighten your day. With just a few easy steps, you can create these visually stunning cupcakes that surprise with every gooey bite. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (approximately 15 ounces) red velvet cake mix
- 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ganache by chopping semi-sweet baking chocolate and heating heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate, stir until smooth, then chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix as per package instructions; line muffin tins with cupcake liners and fill halfway with batter.
- Form chilled ganache into small balls and place one in the center of each cupcake batter.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes until a toothpick inserted from the side comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm; dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg