Cherry Soft-Heart Cakes

Preparation

1. Heat the water and butter, without bringing to a boil. Remove from heat and add the almond extract.
2. Pit the cherries and cut into pieces.
3. Whisk the cake mix to remove any lumps. Pour in the butter/water mixture to obtain a smooth and even batter.
4. Incorporate the cherries then pour a spoonful of the batter into mini cake moulds with a hollow centre.
5. Bake for 25 minutes at 180°C (gas mark 6).
6. Fill the hollow with a spoonful of jam.