Chocolate Fondant Cake

The chocolate fondant cake is a classic loved by many sweet-toothed people. The magic of this dessert lies in its warm and soft heart that flows out as soon as it is cut. Here is how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 200 g of dark chocolate
• 100 g of butter
• 100 g of sugar
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 50 g of flour

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave together with the butter.
3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until you have a light and fluffy mixture.
4. Gently fold in the melted chocolate into the egg and sugar mixture.
5. Add the sifted flour and mix until you have a smooth batter.
6. Butter and flour some baking molds or use silicone molds.
7. Fill them about 2/3 full with the mixture.
8. Bake the cakes for about 8-10 minutes. The timing can vary depending on the oven and the thickness of the mold, so keep an eye on them.
9. Take the cakes out of the oven and serve them immediately to enjoy the melting heart.

Curiosity

The key to the success of the fondant heart cake lies in the timing of the baking. If you cook it too long, the heart will solidify, and you will lose the desired effect; conversely, if you do not cook it long enough, you risk that the cake will not hold its shape. It is ideal to serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of icing sugar for a contrast in temperatures and textures.

Enjoy your meal and have a good preparation!