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Indulgent Lava-filled Red Velvet Treats that mix boxed cake convenience with gooey chocolate centers. Every bite breaks open to reveal a warm, flowing chocolate surprise, making an eye-catching sweet that's way simpler than standard molten cakes.
What's so great about these treats is how straightforward they are - they look fancy and taste amazing, but you'll start with a boxed mix and basic chocolate filling. It's the easiest way to whip up something special without any complicated baking skills.
Key Components
- Boxed Red Velvet Mix: With package requirements
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bars: Get the good stuff
- Heavy Cream: For the filling
- Eggs: As called for on box
- Oil: As called for on box
- Water: As called for on box
- Confectioners' Sugar: For the final touch
- Paper Liners: For your muffin tin
Making Your Treats
- Create The Filling: Finely cut your chocolate and put in a bowl. Warm cream until bubbles form at edges, then pour it over chocolate. Mix until completely smooth. Cool in fridge until solid, at least 2 hours.
- Mix Your Batter: Follow package directions for the red velvet mix. Put paper liners in your muffin tins. Fill cups only halfway up - less than you normally would to avoid spills.
- Putting It Together: Form cold filling into 1-tablespoon balls. Drop one ball into each cup of batter. Don't press down - they'll sink a bit while baking.
- Oven Time: Cook at 350°F for 20-23 minutes. Check if they're done by sticking a toothpick in the edge, not the middle. Let them sit briefly after baking.
- Ready To Eat: Take treats out of the pan and peel off liners. Flip them upside down on plates, sprinkle with sugar. Eat while warm for the best gooey center.
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Temperature makes all the difference. Like my baking teacher always said, "The real show happens when they're still warm - that's when the chocolate starts flowing."
Keeping And Planning Ahead
You can make your filling up to 3 days early and keep it in the fridge. Finished treats stay good at room temp for about 2 days, but they're most amazing fresh and warm. To heat them back up, pop individual treats in the microwave for a few moments until the center melts. Your filling can even be frozen for a month if needed.
Serving Suggestions
Always eat these warm to get that flowing center. For a fancy look, flip the treat upside down on a dessert dish, take off the paper, and sprinkle with sugar right before serving. Make it extra special by adding ice cream or whipped topping. During special times of year, toss on some colorful sprinkles or drizzle extra chocolate on top.
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Fun Twists
Switch things up by trying different cake mixes like chocolate, plain vanilla, or spice cake - they all turn out great. Play around with the filling too - try white chocolate, dark chocolate, or even flavored kinds. While you can change things around, the classic combo of red velvet with semi-sweet chocolate centers makes the perfect treat for Valentine's Day or any time you want to impress someone.
Wrapping Up
These Lava-filled Red Velvet Treats show that amazing desserts can come from basic ingredients. Every single one gives you that rich chocolate surprise while being much easier to make than traditional molten cakes. Whether you need something fancy for Valentine's Day or just want to make something special, this proves that tasty treats don't need to be complicated.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can you prep these early?
- Sure! Just pop them in a microwave for a few seconds to warm the center.
- → Why fill less than usual?
- The ganache adds extra volume, so they might overflow if filled too much.
- → Can I swap cake mix flavors?
- Definitely! Any flavor pairs well with chocolate ganache.
- → How do I know when they're cooked?
- Stick a toothpick in the sides—don’t test the centers since the ganache stays soft.
- → Why serve these upside down?
- It lets the molten chocolate flow beautifully on top.