Fondant
Fondant is a French dessert that originated in the 17th century and is known for its rich and velvety texture.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Fondant
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake tin.
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Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth and remove from heat.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and caster sugar until pale and thick.
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Gradually fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
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Sift in the plain flour and cocoa powder, and gently fold until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest in the tin for 10 minutes.
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Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and let it cool completely.
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Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
