Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) to ensure it's ready for baking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir well to combine.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture becomes light and frothy.
4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture while continuously whisking to prevent the eggs from cooking.
5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, add the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder. This will help the fondants to release easily after baking.
7
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let them cool for about 1-2 minutes before serving.

10
Serve Fondants
To serve, carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin and invert onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.