Chocolate Fondant Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease and flour four ramekins to prepare for the batter.
- 2
Melt the 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 microwave in short intervals until smooth. Stir until well combined.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
- 4
- 5
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake the Fondants
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still be soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. This helps the fondants to set slightly.
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