Chocolate Fondant Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center, served with vanilla ice cream
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
To Serve
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate (200g) and unsalted butter (100g). Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar (150g) and large eggs (3) until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- 4
Mix Ingredients
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to avoid cooking the eggs. Add the vanilla extract (1 tsp) and pinch of salt, and mix until well combined.
- 5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour (50g) over the 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 them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be set but the center should still be slightly jiggly.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the fondants sit for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream (4 scoops) and garnish with fresh mint leaves (4).