Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with ice cream

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
2
Prepare the Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out the excess. This will prevent the fondants from sticking.

3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) until smooth. Stir occasionally to combine.
4
Mix Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined. Add in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and mix until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine.
6
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and fold it in gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

8
Bake the Fondants
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
9
Rest and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them rest for 1-2 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto serving plates.

10
Plate the Fondant
Serve each fondant warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
11
Garnish (Optional)
If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.