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Warm molten lava cake with gooey chocolate center and whipped cream.

Chocolate Fondant

Diana
This chocolate fondant—also known as molten lava cake—is easier than you might think. 
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 613
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Course cakes
Cuisine American, British
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Ramekins

  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa

For the Cake

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the ramekins
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, (113 g)
  • 1/3 cup flour, (46 g)
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 2 egg yolks, large
  • 2/3 cup sugar, (134 g)

For Serving

  • Whipped cream or ice cream, optional
  • Confectioners' sugar, optional
  • Cocoa Powder, optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the oven and ramekins: Heat the oven to 375°F. Grease 4 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with flour and cocoa. Place them on a baking sheet.
    Small ramekins filled with melted chocolate on a baking tray.
  • Melt the chocolate: Combine the butter and chocolate in a bowl over a pan over simmering water. Melt, stirring occasionally. Remove the bowl from the heat and sift the 50 grams of flour over it; whisk to blend.
    Creamy melted chocolate in a mixing bowl with a spatula.
  • Add the eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolks with the sugar until well blended.
    Frying pan with whisk and scrambled eggs.
  • Combine. Whisk the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture until smooth and well blended.
    Smooth chocolate mixture in a mixing bowl with a whisk inside.
  • Fill the ramekins: Divide the batter among the ramekins. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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  • Bake: Bake the fondants for 14 to 18 minutes. Depending on the size and material of the ramekins, you may need to adjust the timing. They should have risen a little above the rim of the ramekin and will have a shiny top that is beginning to crack.
    Delicious chocolate lava cake with whipped cream and dusting of cocoa powder.
  • Serve: Finish with freshly whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar and cocoa. Enjoy!
    Rich molten chocolate fondant with melting center and whipped cream on side.

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 8gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 3gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 1003IUCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chocolate cake, chocolate fondant, molten lava cake, single-serve desserts
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