Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until pale and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture while constantly stirring to combine. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
4
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Prepare Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the fondants cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently tap to release the fondant.

9
Plate the Fondant
Serve the warm chocolate fondant immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
10
Garnish
Dust with powdered sugar and add fresh berries on the side for an extra touch.