Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Oven and Molds
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts until smooth. Stir well and let cool slightly.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale and frothy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
4
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and mix until combined.
5
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and fold it in gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
7
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
8
Serve
Allow the fondants to cool for a minute, then invert onto plates. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.