Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

2. 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 (double boiler method) or in the microwave in short bursts until smooth. Stir well and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, stirring continuously to combine.

5. 5

   Add Flour and Flavoring

   Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined.

6. 6

   Prepare Ramekins

   Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with flour, tapping out any excess flour.

7. 7

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

8. 8

   Bake the Fondants

   Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the center is still soft.

9. 9

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the fondant to slide out. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.