Description
Indulge in the bliss of Chocolate Cherry Lava Cakes, where a rich chocolate exterior conceals a luscious molten center filled with sweet cherries. Perfect for romantic dinners or cozy nights in, these charming desserts promise a delightful flavor explosion with every bite. With minimal effort and a few simple ingredients, you can impress your friends and family while satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fresh pitted cherries (or thawed frozen cherries)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together over simmering water until smooth.
- Mix in granulated sugar, then add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined, then incorporate the cherries.
- Fill ramekins three-quarters full with batter and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly.
- Let cool for 1 minute before flipping onto plates and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg