Description
Chocolate Cherry Lava Cakes are a decadent dessert that beautifully combines the richness of chocolate with the tartness of fresh cherries. Each individual cake features a warm, gooey center that flows delightfully when cut into, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup fresh cherries, pitted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter.
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until light and fluffy, then fold in flour.
- Combine the chocolate mixture with the egg mixture gently until just mixed.
- Fold in the pitted cherries, then transfer batter to prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (106g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in crushed nuts or substituting cherries with raspberries. - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results. - Do not overbake; the key is a molten center.