Are you looking for a light dessert that is easy and quick to prepare? This 2-ingredient chocolate fondant is the perfect solution! Without cooking and ready in just a few minutes, it will delight lovers of dark chocolate and appeal to the most gourmet palates. Discover this chocolate cake recipe that is currently causing a sensation.
Ingredients :
- 200g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 4 eggs
Optional: To vary the pleasures, you can add slices of banana or apple for a version chocolate banana Or chocolate apple.
Preparation (10 minutes):
- Melt the dark chocolate:
- Break the chocolate into pieces in a heatproof bowl.
- Melt it in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
- Separate the eggs:
- Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks until they become slightly foamy.
- Mix the chocolate and egg yolks:
- Add the melted chocolate to the egg yolks, mixing well to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
- Beat the egg whites:
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites in firm snow with a pinch of salt.
- Incorporate the egg whites:
- Gently incorporate the egg whites with the chocolate mixture, lifting the mass with a spatula so as not to break the whites.
- Pour into a mold:
- Line a cake pan or individual ramekins with parchment paper.
- Pour the mixture into the mold.
- Refrigerate:
- Place the fondant in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours so that it takes on a melting texture.
Variations and tips:
- With Nutella: For an even more delicious touch, you can replace 50g of dark chocolate with 50g of Nutella.
- Without cooking: This recipe is without cooking, perfect for those days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
- Light dessert: By using dark chocolate rich in cocoa and without added sugar, this fondant remains relatively light.
- Add fruit: Integrate pieces of banana or apple for a fruity and even tastier version.
Why is this fondant the dessert of the moment?
This chocolate cake became popular thanks to its simplicity and speed. With only two basic ingredients, it offers an alternative to more complex recipes while maintaining an intense taste of dark chocolate. This is the light dessert perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth without too much guilt.
Accompaniment suggestions:
- Custard: Serve the fondant with a little custard for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Red fruit coulis: A raspberry or strawberry coulis goes perfectly with the powerful taste of chocolate.
- Vanilla ice cream: For a hot-cold contrast, accompany your fondant with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.