Description
A rich and gooey chocolate dessert that captivates with its luscious molten center, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g unsalted butter (cut into cubes, plus extra for greasing)
- 225 g good-quality 70% dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
- 75 g cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 7 large eggs
- 265 g caster sugar
- Double cream (ice cream or custard)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C Fan (355°F Fan) or 200°C (400°F). Prepare a 23cm (9-inch) springform tin by greasing and lining the base with baking paper.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together until smooth. You can do this in the microwave, heating in short bursts, or use a water bath on your stovetop.
- Once melted, add sifted cocoa powder and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Stir until it is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 135g of caster sugar until the mixture turns pale and thick.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue whisking until you achieve stiff and glossy peaks.
- Gently combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg yolk mixture. Carefully fold in the beaten egg whites to maintain that glorious airiness.
- Pour two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 25 minutes. It should be slightly wobbly in the middle.
- After the initial bake, let the cake cool slightly, then remove it from the tin and place it on a baking tray. Spoon the remaining batter on top and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Allow the fondant to cool for a few minutes before serving warm with double cream, ice cream, or custard.
Notes
Serve warm to enjoy the gooey center. Pair with double cream, ice cream, or custard for a delightful finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: chocolate fondant, molten cake, dessert, easy chocolate dessert