Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent experience of Chocolate Cherry Lava Cakes. These delightful desserts feature a warm, gooey center filled with melted chocolate and vibrant cherry pieces, creating an irresistible combination of flavors. Perfect for romantic dinners, special celebrations, or just a sweet treat, these lava cakes are simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests. With each bite, you’ll enjoy the contrasting textures of the soft cake and the luscious molten filling. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease ramekins with butter.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Fold in flour gently until just combined. Add melted chocolate mixture and mix well.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries.
- Pour batter into greased ramekins, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg