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french chocolate fondant cake

melting center chocolate fondant cake

Experience the ultimate chocolate bliss with French chocolate fondant cake – a rich, velvety dessert featuring a gooey molten center that oozes pure decadence
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course desserts
Cuisine french cuisine
Servings 8
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 100 g sugar up to 120g for sweeter cakes
  • 45 g flour
  • 150 g butter
  • 4 eggs
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Start by chopping the dark chocolate into small pieces. Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl. You can melt them using a bain-marie (a bowl set over a pot of simmering water) or in the microwave. If using the microwave, heat in short bursts, stirring in between to avoid burning.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together. Whisk for a few minutes until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened. This step helps create a light and fluffy texture for your cake.
  • Sift the flour into the egg-sugar mixture to avoid any lumps. Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness. Whisk gently to combine everything, making sure the flour is well incorporated.
  • Pour the melted chocolate and butter into the egg-flour mixture. Whisk until everything is smooth and well combined. The batter should be thick, glossy, and rich.
  • Line a 20 cm square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper comes up the sides to make it easier to remove the cake later.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Place it in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The exact time depends on how you like the texture of your cake: 20 minutes for a runnier center, 25 minutes for a more set, fudgy texture.
  • Once baked, take the cake out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. After it has cooled slightly, carefully remove it from the pan by lifting the baking paper. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.