Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
3
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg and sugar mixture. Gently fold them together until just combined.
4
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, add the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Fold gently until no flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.

5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
6
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, shaking out any excess. This will help the fondant release easily after 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 set but the center is still soft.
9
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.