Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOsteria FrancescanaChocolate Fondant Recipe

Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Grease and flour four ramekins or individual cake molds.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

Batter Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix Sugar and Eggs

    In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and creamy.

  2. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, stirring continuously.

  3. 5

    Add Dry Ingredients

    Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Fold gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Baking

  1. 6

    Fill Ramekins

    Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

  2. 7

    Bake

    Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.

  3. 8

    Cool Slightly

    Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto plates.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve

    Dust the fondants with powdered sugar and serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream on the side.

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