Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Inspired by Pub 217

Time30m

Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the sugar and egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix gently until combined.
4
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and fold it into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Prepare Ramekins
Grease individual ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking. Pour the fondant batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about ¾ full.
6
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.

7
Serve Fondant
Let the fondants sit for 1 minute after removing from the oven. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.