Molten Chocolate Cakes with Cherries

Molten chocolate cakes, also known as chocolate lava cakes, became popular in the 1990s and are loved for their gooey, molten chocolate center.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 37 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Molten Chocolate Cakes with Cherries

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 37 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 ounce Dark chocolate
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cherries
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring constantly.
5. Add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
7. Place a few cherries in the center of each ramekin, gently pressing them down into the batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
10. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate, tapping gently to release the cakes.
11. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.