Chocolate Fondant Cake
This chocolate fondant cake is a go to recipe when I need something quick and extra indulgent. It’s moist, fudgy, has a rich chocolate flavour and it comes together in know time at all; only 30 minutes in the oven. The melt-in-your-mouth texture is truly a decadence and hard to resist.
Hey bakers have I got a good one for you all today. You might have noticed by now that I am a HUGE fan of chocolate; anything with chocolate in it I’m all for it. Cookies, brownies, cakes, you name it I will eat it. When that chocolate craving hits I need my fix fast, and this recipe is no different. I made this for my family and they couldn’t get enough, by day two it was completely devoured. Naturally I had to make it again just to be sure it wasn’t a one hit wonder. I tested it on my neighbours the second time around and they had fallen deep in chocolate heaven. So don’t take my word for it, bake it now, you won’t regret it.
What is Chocolate Fondant Cake?
Chocolate Fondant Cake , called “Fondant au Chocolat” in French is a classic French chocolate cake that is quick and easy to make. Fondant; which means melting in French, is definitely what this cake is. It’s a gooey, fudgy cake with immense chocolate flavour.
Ingredients
This is truly an easy recipe to make with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. The only thing I do recommend is using a high quality chocolate for best results.
- Dark Chocolate- I use a high quality dark chocolate that’s at least 70%.
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose Flour
- Almond Flour
- Salt
How To Make Chocolate Fondant Cake
You guys this cake is SO easy to make, you’ll need an 8 inch cake pan or springform and two bowls. You may use a mixer but no need a whisk will do.
- Preheat your oven to 300’F and prepare your pan by lining it with parchment paper or spraying with baking spray.
- Chop your chocolate and place it in microwavable bowl along with the butter. Microwave at 20 seconds increments; stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In another bowl whisk the eggs and sugar for a minute or two. Be sure not to whisk longer it will make cake fluffy rather than fudgy.
- Pour melted chocolate into egg mixture and mix until just combined.
- Add both flours and your salt and whisk until just combined, making sure not to overmix.
- Pour into cake pan and bake for 30 minutes. The center will be soft but will firm a bit as it cools. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes before removing.
Expert Tips
Use good quality chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids for best results.
Make sure not to overmix once you add in your flour, it will make it chewier as apposed to fudgy.
You can sprinkle some powdered sugar or cocoa powder on top before serving if you’d like.
This cake is best served warm but just as good at room temperature. You can always warm it up in microwave for a few seconds too. I highly recommend serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. OH SO GOOD!
Storing & Freezing
This cake does keep well covered on the counter for 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days, ut will stay fudgy. You can also microwave it for a few seconds if you prefer it warm but it’s also good at room temp.
I do not recommend freezing this cake, you want that fudgy texture and with freezing it it won’t be the same.
Like I said don’t take my word for it, go ahead and make this recipe and see for yourself. I know you won’t be disappointed. Go ahead and rate this recipe and tag me on my Instagram @marisblissfulbites and let me know what you think.
Happy Baking,
XOXO Mari!
Chocolate Fondant Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temp
- ⅓ cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips or a combo of both
- 1 tsp of salt
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- ½ cup of almond flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F and prepare a 8 inch baking pan (spray with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper) and set aside.
- Place butter and chocolate in a bowl and melt in micorwave at 20 second incremints. Stir in between until completely melted and smooth.
- With mixer or by hand beat your eggs and sugar for 5 mins. Add the cooled melted chocolate mixture and mix for another minute.
- Add in your salt, all-purpose flour and almond flour and gently fold until combined.Pour into prepared pan and bake in oven 30-35 mins.
- Remove from oven and let it sit in pan for 15 mins before removing.Sprinkle with some powdered sugar if your prefer before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
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