Chocolate Fondant Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt 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 method), stirring occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to combine. Be careful not to cook the eggs.
- 4
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. This will help the fondants to set slightly before serving.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Fondants
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each fondant to loosen them. Invert onto a plate to release. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and garnish with fresh berries if desired.
