Chocolate Fondant Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- 2
Making the Fondant
- 3
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- 4
Mix the Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, whole eggs, and egg yolks until pale and frothy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to combine.
- 6
Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract. Gently fold the mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about ¾ full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains soft.