Chocolate Fondant Recipe
Rich 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
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a simmering pot of water (double boiler method) or in the microwave, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to avoid cooking the eggs. Add in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
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Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be set while the center remains soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to serve.
Serving Suggestions
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Add Ice Cream
Top each chocolate fondant with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Dust with Powdered Sugar
Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.
