Chocolate Fondant

A decadent warm chocolate cake served with a rich hazelnut caramel sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1856.3 kcals 3712.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 112.3 grams 224.6 grams
Fat 149.2 grams 298.4 grams
Protein 25.6 grams 51.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
100
g
Self-Raising Flour
Plus extra for dusting
75
g
Chocolate
Good quality, melted
55
g
Sugar
For the sauce
Dairy
100
g
Butter
Plus extra for greasing
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Free-range
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range
100
g
Butter
For the sauce
NutsSeeds
100
g
Hazelnuts
Chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Blend the butter, sugar, and flour in a food processor to form a dough.
  • Add the egg yolk and whole eggs then blend until smooth.
  • Incorporate the melted chocolate by blending briefly.
  • Spoon the mixture into a greased and floured 25cm tin and bake for ten minutes.
  • Heat the sugar and butter in a pan until golden and caramelised.
  • Stir in the chopped hazelnuts and double cream to finish the sauce.
  • Remove the fondant from the tin and serve topped with the warm sauce.