Fondant au Chocolat

Fondant au chocolat are chocolaty, fudgy mini cakes, essentially the French version of chocolate molten cakes. A perfect dessert for 2 for Valentine's Day or a romantic dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 392 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 ramekins and set aside.

Step 2

Combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave at 15-second intervals until almost melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted and thoroughly combined. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a separate bowl. Pour into chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Add flour, stirring until combined. Divide batter evenly between both ramekins.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until set, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.