Red Velvet Lava Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Filling:

• 8 ounces of semi-sweet baking chocolate
• ½ cup of heavy cream

Cupcakes:

• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of softened butter
• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup of sour cream
• ½ cup of milk
• 1 ounce of red food coloring
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Instructions:

Filling:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
2. Pour the hot cream over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and stir until fully blended.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.

Cupcakes:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate the sour cream, milk, food coloring, and vanilla extract.
5. Sift in the dry ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined.
6. Line a cupcake pan with liners, then pour the batter into each liner, filling them halfway.
7. Retrieve the chilled filling from the refrigerator. Form tablespoon-sized balls and place one in the center of each cupcake.
8. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the side comes out clean.
9. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar or serve with ice cream for a delightful treat!