Ingredients for Molten Chocolate Cherry Cakes
- Granulated Sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
- Dutch Process Cocoa
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large egg yolks
- Maraschino Cherry
- Sweetened Whipped Cream
- 6 maraschino cherries
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) shortening
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How to Make Molten Chocolate Cherry Cakes
- **Prepare Chocolate-Dipped Cherries (Make Ahead):**
- Drain 6 maraschino cherries, reserving stems.
- Pat cherries dry with paper towels.
- Melt 1/4 cup (30g) semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 45-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each cherry into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Place the dipped cherries on a wax paper-lined tray and refrigerate until serving time.
- **Prepare Molten Cakes:**
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease six 3/4-cup (175ml) soufflé dishes or 6-ounce (170ml) custard cups.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon (10g) granulated sugar into each prepared dish.
- Arrange the prepared dishes in a 9x13 inch baking pan or jelly-roll pan.
- Melt 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 1/3 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup (40g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour until just combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat 4 large eggs, 4 large egg yolks, and the remaining 1/3 cup (40g) granulated sugar on high speed for 5 minutes, or until pale and thickened.
- Gradually beat in the chocolate mixture on medium speed until just combined.
- Pour approximately 1/4 cup (60ml) of the batter into each prepared dish.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the chopped cherries evenly over the batter in each dish.
- Carefully pour the remaining batter over the cherries.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the top appears dry.
- Let the cakes stand in the dishes for 3 minutes.
- Carefully loosen the sides and invert onto serving plates.
- Serve warm, topped with whipped cream and a chocolate-dipped cherry.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
122g
Fat
98g
Carbs
13g