Description
These Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes are rich, fudgy, and filled with a luscious molten cream cheese center. Perfect for special occasions or romantic desserts, they combine the classic red velvet flavor with an indulgent gooey surprise inside.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring
1/4 cup buttermilk
Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate together in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
4. Whisk in sugar, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and buttermilk.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
6. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
7. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, spoon 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with more batter.
8. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the tops are set but the centers are still soft.
9. Cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm for that molten lava effect.
Notes
For a more intense molten center, slightly underbake by 1–2 minutes.
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.
Best enjoyed warm, but can be stored in the fridge and reheated for 10–15 seconds in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: red velvet lava cake, molten cupcakes, cream cheese center dessert, Valentine's Day treat