Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
3
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate-butter mixture to the egg-sugar mixture. Stir gently to combine.
4
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and add the vanilla extract. Fold the mixture gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder. This will help the cakes release easily after baking.
6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full.
7
Bake the Fondants
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
8
Cool and Unmold
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges, then invert onto plates.

9
Serve the Fondant
Serve each warm chocolate fondant with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Dust with cocoa powder if desired.