Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes
Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes are an indulgent twist on the classic dessert, merging the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a gooey chocolate center. These delightful treats are perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in, offering a stunning presentation and an irresistible taste that will leave your guests craving more. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can whip up these scrumptious cupcakes in no time. Whether paired with vanilla ice cream or garnished with fresh berries, these cupcakes are sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 approximately 15 ounce box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients called for to make the cake: eggs, water, and oil)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ganache by chopping the chocolate and heating the cream until it simmers. Pour the cream over the chocolate, stir until smooth, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Mix the cake batter according to package instructions and fill each liner halfway.
- Remove the ganache from the fridge, scoop tablespoon-sized balls, and place one in each cupcake liner.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg