Indulge in this decadent chocolate lava cake with a sweet cherry surprise in the center. This recipe yields 8 servings and takes just 25 minutes to prepare and bake. The cake has a rich, gooey chocolate center that flows out when you cut into it, perfectly complemented by the burst of sweet cherries. It’s the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers!
Chocolate Lava Cake with Cherries
Indulge in this decadent chocolate lava cake with a sweet cherry surprise in the center.
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 200 g butter
- 4 eggs
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 16 pitted cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Butter and flour 8 individual ramekins or oven-safe cups.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and creamy.
- Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Sift in the flour and fold it into the batter until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each halfway.
- Place 2 cherries in the center of each ramekin. Top with more batter to cover the cherries completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Gently run a knife around the edge of each cake and invert onto serving plates.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gFiber: 2g
