Chocolate Fondant Cake
This chocolate fondant cake is rich, fudgy, and filled with a soft molten center. A decadent dessert also known as lava cake, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Servings 14 servings
Calories 420kcal
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate chopped
- 200 grams milk chocolate chopped
- 250 grams butter cubed
- 5 large eggs
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 200 grams all-purpose flour sifted
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixer, beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 5–7 minutes until pale and thick.
- Add flour, salt, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Slowly pour in the melted chocolate mixture while mixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 38–45 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Invert onto a plate, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake, the center should remain slightly soft for that molten texture.
- Baking time will vary depending on your oven. Start checking at 38 minutes.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Cake will continue to set slightly as it cools.
- Can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled for different textures.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg
