Description:
Air Fryer Chocolate Cherry Lava Cakes are a decadent dessert featuring a rich, chocolate cake with a gooey cherry-filled center. Perfect for special occasions, these individual cakes are both easy to make and impressive to serve.
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 lava cakes
Nutritional Information (per cake):
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fat: 18g
Ingredients:
For the Cakes:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the Cherry Filling:
- 4 teaspoons cherry preserves or pie filling
- Fresh cherries (optional, for garnish)
For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh cherries
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually fold in the flour until a smooth batter forms.
- Assemble the Cakes:
- Grease 4 small ramekins or silicone molds.
- Spoon a small amount of batter into each ramekin, covering the bottom. Add 1 teaspoon of cherry preserves in the center of each ramekin, then top with the remaining batter.
- Cook in the Air Fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cakes cool for 2 minutes before carefully inverting them onto plates.
- Garnish with powdered sugar and fresh cherries.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately for the best gooey lava effect.