Molten Velvet Cakes (Printable Version)
Molten red velvet cakes with chocolate filling and cream cheese whipped topping. A sweet choice for Valentine's or any special moment.
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup thick cream
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1/2 cup melted salted butter, plus extra for greasing
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1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup fine cake flour
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 large egg yolk
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6 tablespoons buttermilk
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1/2 cup white granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, extra for greasing dishes
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2 ounces chopped semisweet baking chocolate
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2 ounces softened cream cheese
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 teaspoons red food dye
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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3/4 cup whipping cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon powdered sugar for sprinkling
# Steps:
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Heat chocolate and cream in the microwave till melted. Let cool and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Set your oven to 400°F. Butter four 8-ounce ramekins and coat the insides with cocoa powder.
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Stir together dry stuff in one bowl. Whisk liquids in another. Blend them gently till just mixed.
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Pour batter into ramekins. Push a chocolate ball into the middle of each. Bake for 18 minutes and make sure the tops bounce back when touched.
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Blend cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar until smooth, then whip in the cream till soft peaks show.
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Flip the cakes onto plates. Dust them with powdered sugar and top with whipped cream. Enjoy right away.
# Notes:
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Make the chocolate filling up to a day ahead.
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Tastes best when eaten as soon as it's made.
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Ideal for something romantic like Valentine's.