Jul 14 2026

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Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Inspired by Localis

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation

1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking.
2
Prepare the Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking. Tap out any excess flour.

Making the Cake

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 or in the microwave at short intervals, stirring until smooth.
4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture while whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.
6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Add the vanilla extract and gently fold with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.

Baking

7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
8
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

Serving

9
Cool and Serve
Remove the fondants from the oven and let them sit for 1-2 minutes. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently tap to release the fondant. Serve immediately, optionally with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of ice cream.

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