Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLittlebirdChocolate Fondant Recipe

Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Inspired by Littlebird
Time30m
Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Cake

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Whisk Eggs and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until pale and frothy, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Add Flour and Vanilla

    Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract and salt. Fold gently until just combined.

  6. 6

    Prepare Ramekins

    Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder. This will help the fondants release easily.

  7. 7

    Fill Ramekins

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

  8. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

  9. 9

    Rest and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let them rest for 1-2 minutes. Invert onto plates and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries, if desired.

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