Molten Chocolate Cherry Cakes Recipe

Name: Molten Chocolate Cherry Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed, undrained; 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 1/4 cup cherry brandy; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 6 large egg yolks, room temperature; 6 tablespoons baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; Confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed, undrained
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup cherry brandy
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 large eggs, room temperature
6 large egg yolks, room temperature
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cut cherries in half; place cherries and their juices in a large saucepan. Add 1/2 cup sugar, cherry brandy and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove 1/4 cup cherries; chop and set aside.
2
In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt butter and chocolates; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and remaining sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in cocoa and flour until well blended. Gradually beat in chocolate mixture. Fold in chopped cherries.
3
Transfer to 6 greased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins on a
4
. Bake until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160u00b0 and sides of cakes are set, 15-17 minutes.
5
Remove from oven and let stand 1 minute. Run a knife around edges of ramekins; invert onto dessert plates. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately with warm cherry sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed, undrained, 3/4 cup sugar, divided, 1/4 cup cherry brandy, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Molten Chocolate Cherry Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Molten Chocolate Cherry Cakes

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