Description
Chocolate Cherry Lava Cakes are a decadent dessert that perfectly balances rich dark chocolate with the tartness of fresh cherries. Imagine slicing into these individual cakes and watching as molten chocolate oozes out, creating a delightful contrast in flavors and textures. Ideal for special occasions or a sweet treat after dinner, these cakes are quick to whip up and can be prepared in advance. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for an irresistible finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cherry preserves
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust lightly with flour.
- Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth.
- Whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt, then add cherry preserves.
- Divide the batter among ramekins, filling halfway; spoon more cherry preserves into each before covering with remaining batter.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg