Description
A rich and indulgent dessert featuring molten chocolate and cherry.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl over simmering water.
- Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into ramekins, filling halfway.
- Place a spoonful of cherry preserves in the center of each ramekin.
- Cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates.
- Garnish with fresh cherries.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best molten effect.
- Adjust baking time for desired doneness.
- Can substitute with other fruit preserves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cherry Chocolate Lava Cake