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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). This ensures that your fondant cooks evenly.
- 2
Making the Fondant
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (bain-marie) or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 5
- 6
Add Flour and Flavors
Sift in the all-purpose flour, add the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Fondants
Bake the ramekins in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes. The edges should be firm while the center remains soft and gooey.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Allow the fondants to cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto plates. They should come out easily if the ramekins were properly prepared.
Serving Suggestions
- 10
Garnish
Dust the fondants with powdered sugar, and serve with fresh raspberries and mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
