Red Velvet Lava Cakes for Two (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1/4 cup (56g) butter, plus extra for ramekins
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100g semi sweet chocolate, chopped
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1 large egg
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1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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Pinch of salt
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla
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2 tablespoons all purpose flour
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1-2 teaspoons red gel food color
→ For Serving
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Powdered sugar for dusting
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 450F. Generously butter two 6-oz ramekins.
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Microwave chocolate and butter in 20-second increments until melted. Stir to combine.
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Beat egg, sugar, salt, and vanilla with electric mixer 2-3 minutes until light and tripled in volume.
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Fold chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Sift in flour and fold gently. Add red food color and fold until combined.
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Divide between ramekins. Bake 10-11 minutes until edges set but center wobbles. Cool 1-2 minutes, turn out onto plates, dust with powdered sugar.
# Notes:
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Use gel food color for best red color
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Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated
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Recipe easily multiplies for more servings