Ultimate Molten Chocolate Fondant

Ultimate Molten Chocolate Fondant

If you love rich, gooey, bakery-style chocolate desserts, this molten chocolate fondant is the ultimate quick indulgence. With just a handful of ingredients and a short bake, you’ll get a perfectly liquid centre wrapped in a soft, tender cake—ideal for dinner parties or late-night chocolate cravings.

This version uses premium dark chocolate for depth, light brown sugar for a caramel-like warmth, and a quick freeze step to guarantee that signature molten flow every time.

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🍫 What Makes This Fondant “Ultimate”?

• High-quality dark chocolate creates intense flavour without excess sweetness.
• Brown sugar adds richness and moisture.
• A brief freeze before baking ensures the centre stays liquid while the edges set.
• A fast, hot bake delivers the perfect contrast—molten inside, tender outside.

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Ingredients

Chocolate Fondant Batter

• Dark chocolate, finely chopped
• Unsalted butter
• Light brown sugar
• Eggs, lightly beaten
• All-purpose flour
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Whole milk

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Instructions

Make the Batter

1. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a bain-marie until smooth.
2. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
3. Whisk in the eggs, then sift in the flour and cocoa powder.
4. Add the milk and stir until the batter is glossy and even.

Prepare & Freeze

1. Line 2.25-inch (5.5-cm) cake rings with parchment.
2. Fill each mould with batter and freeze for 30 minutes.

Bake

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (395°F).
2. Place the frozen fondants on a baking tray.
3. Bake for 6 minutes.
4. Serve immediately for the perfect molten centre.

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Tips

• Bake straight from frozen to guarantee the gooey core.
• Use 70% dark chocolate for the best flavour.
• Let the fondants rest for 1 minute before unmoulding.

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Nutrition (per serving)

345 calories • 22g fat • 13g saturated fat • 95mg cholesterol • 45mg sodium • 32g carbs • 3g fibre • 24g sugar • 5g protein

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Comments

Marie
“Followed the timings exactly and the centre was perfectly molten. Such a reliable recipe!” ★★★★★

Carlos
“Made this for a dinner party—everyone thought it was restaurant quality.” ★★★★★

Leah
“So simple but incredibly rich. I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream—amazing!” ★★★★★

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FAQ

Can I bake the fondants straight from the fridge?
Yes—add 1–2 minutes to the baking time. Baking from frozen gives the most consistent molten centre.