Molten Chocolate Cakes with Cherries

Health score
5%
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Cherries
45 min.
2
1010kcal

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Indulge in the rich decadence of molten chocolate cakes paired with luscious cherries in this delightful dessert recipe. Perfect for an intimate dinner for two, this dish combines the warm, gooey centers of chocolate cakes with a vibrant cherry sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. With just 45 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can create a restaurant-quality dessert right in your own kitchen.

The contrast of the bittersweet chocolate and the tartness of dark sweet cherries is truly divine. As you cut into the cake, the warm chocolate flows out, creating an irresistible delight that is both comforting and sophisticated. The cherry sauce, simmered with kirsch and a hint of cinnamon, adds a luxurious touch that enhances the overall experience.

Not only is this dessert an eye-catching centerpiece for your dinner table, but it is also surprisingly simple to make. With ingredients that are easy to find, you can impress your loved one with a sweet finale to your meal. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and a sprig of fresh mint for an elegant finish.

This recipe is all about creating a memorable moment with the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Treat yourself and your guest to a taste of indulgence that will linger long after the last bite!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons flour 
  • 0.3 cup brandy (clear cherry brandy)
  • 16 ounce cherries dark sweet frozen thawed pitted halved undrained
  • large eggs 
  • large egg yolk 
  • servings mint leaves fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • servings powdered sugar 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted cut into small pieces ()
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • ramekin
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Combine cherries with juices, 1/2 cup sugar, kirsch, and cinnamon in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until sauce thickens and is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove 1/4 cup cherries from sauce; drain well.
  2. Transfer to work surface and chop coarsely; reserve chopped cherries for cakes. Set aside cherry sauce.
  3. Butter two 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups.
  4. Whisk cocoa and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl to blend. Stir chocolate and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
  5. Remove from heat; whisk in cocoa mixture.
  6. Whisk in egg yolks, then whole egg and flour. Fold in reserved 1/4 cup chopped cherries. Divide batter between prepared ramekins. (Sauce and cake batter can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  8. Bake cakes uncovered until edges are set but center is still shiny and tester inserted into center comes out with some wet batter attached, about 22 minutes.
  9. Warm sauce over low heat.
  10. Cut around cakes to loosen; turn out onto plates. Spoon sauce alongside. Sift powdered sugar over; garnish with mint.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1010kcal
Protein4.67%
Fat38.61%
Carbs56.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
93.55
Glycemic Load
60.4
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.866956565691%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
68.52mg
Pelargonidin
0.61mg
Peonidin
3.4mg
Catechin
13.13mg
Epigallocatechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
21.16mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.54mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
5.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1010.13kcal
50.51%
Fat:42.17g
64.88%
Saturated Fat:23.72g
148.27%
Carbohydrates:139.41g
46.47%
Net Carbohydrates:130.26g
47.37%
Sugar:122.41g
136.02%
Cholesterol:339.31mg
113.1%
Sodium:52.25mg
2.27%
Alcohol:10.02g
100%
Alcohol %:2.84%
100%
Caffeine:35.88mg
11.96%
Protein:11.47g
22.93%
Manganese:0.82mg
41.08%
Copper:0.73mg
36.71%
Fiber:9.15g
36.59%
Selenium:21.76µg
31.08%
Phosphorus:284.9mg
28.49%
Magnesium:105.6mg
26.4%
Vitamin A:1291.77IU
25.84%
Iron:4.43mg
24.61%
Potassium:811.24mg
23.18%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.24%
Vitamin C:16.2mg
19.64%
Vitamin B5:1.48mg
14.85%
Zinc:2.04mg
13.6%
Folate:52.91µg
13.23%
Vitamin D:1.84µg
12.29%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.62%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.32%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.89%
Calcium:102.27mg
10.23%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.93%
Vitamin K:9.19µg
8.76%
Vitamin B3:0.87mg
4.36%
Source:Epicurious