Chocolate Fondant Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Grease and flour four ramekins or small baking dishes.
- 2
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) and stir until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the chocolate mixture, and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Add Vanilla Extract
Fold in the vanilla extract gently into the batter.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Fondants
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be firm while the center is still soft.
Serving
- 9
Serve Warm
Let the fondants cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries if desired.