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My First Chocolate Fondant Cake (aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake)

April 25, 2013 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh

My First Chocolate Fondant Cake (aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake) on SpicieFoodie | #chocolate #cake #moltencakes #pecans #dessert

The other day I had such an intense craving for chocolate. I ate a piece of my favorite dark but it didn’t satisfy. My body and mind was craving and asking for more than just a piece of chocolate. I wanted something more like chocolate cake. As a chocoholic once the craving or thought enters my brain it won’t go away until it is fully satisfied. Thankfully I remembered a super easy chocolate cake recipe that I had Pinned a couple of weeks ago. The recipe was for Gourmet Getaway’s Chocolate Fondant Cake, many may also know it as molten chocolate cake or lava cake or molten lava cakes. Regardless of what name you know it by, you know that it is one decadent dessert.

My First Chocolate Fondant Cake (aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake) on SpicieFoodie | #chocolate #cake #moltencakes #pecans #dessert

I have never eaten this cake at a restaurant and certainly have never baked one myself. The minute I saw Julie’s recipe I knew it would satisfy my chocolate craving. I also loved that her recipe uses half the quantity of eggs and butter but it still looked and sounded delicious. And boy was it ever!

My First Chocolate Fondant Cake (aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake) on SpicieFoodie | #chocolate #cake #moltencakes #pecans #dessert

My First Chocolate Fondant Cake (aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake) on SpicieFoodie | #chocolate #cake #moltencakes #pecans #dessert

The ease and short ingredients list gave me confidence that I could bake the cakes without messing them up. Julie also states that “It is truly the easiest chocolate fondant recipe you will ever try, and it works every time!” Now how could I resist giving her recipe a try — I simply couldn’t.

My First Chocolate Fondant Cake (aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake) on SpicieFoodie | #chocolate #cake #moltencakes #pecans #dessert

You’ll have to go to Julie’s blog, Gourmet Getaways, to get her recipe. But before you head over there I want to tell you the couple changes I made. For the chocolate I used dark baker’s chocolate, it is very strong and very delicious. Her recipe calls for ground hazelnuts but I used ground coffee spiced pecans. They gave an extra added flavor that complimented perfectly. Lastly she dusted her cakes with powdered sugar and instead I sprinkled mine with fresh orange zest and a pinch of granulated sugar. Orange and chocolate compliment each other perfectly.

My First Chocolate Fondant Cake (aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake) on SpicieFoodie | #chocolate #cake #moltencakes #pecans #dessert

Even though I followed the instructions exactly as Julie stated I was nervous that I might over bake them. As I cut into the first piece mine seemed more well done than the cakes in her photos. But after eating that first bite and exposing more of the center the chocolate lava spilt out. I won’t lie to you I did a happy dance.

My First Chocolate Fondant Cake (aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake) on SpicieFoodie | #chocolate #cake #moltencakes #pecans #dessert

Halfway through eating my first molten lava cake my toes curled and I knew my life would never be the same. These are seriously the best chocolate cakes ever! I don’t think I’ll ever go back to eating regular chocolate cake. Especially now that I have this super easy and fast recipe — thanks for sharing Julie!

My First Chocolate Fondant Cake (aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake) on SpicieFoodie | #chocolate #cake #moltencakes #pecans #dessert

 

Okay, go get Gourmet Getaways’ Chocolate Fondant Cake recipe now http://gourmetgetaways.com.au/chocolate-fondant-cake-2/

 

Have you ever made chocolate fondant aka chocolate molten lava cakes? Do you love them as much as I do?

 

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Comments

  1. Shelby says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:14

    what gorgeous photos – so elegant!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:36

      Thank you Shelby!:)

  2. Gourmet Getaways says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:23

    Oh!! I am so pleased you enjoyed the recipe as much as I do… I will be trying your adjustments too, they will make a great variation :)

    The batter can stay in the fridge for days so you can make a single lava cake each night if you like… although I find this too tempting ;)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:37

      Oh my god don’t tell me that because I could seriously keep the batter on an endless tap in the fridge. Lol:) So happy you shared the recipe Julie, thanks!

  3. Gourmet Getaways says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:23

    BTW… you made the dessert look so gorgeous! :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:37

      Thanks:)

  4. Rosa says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:52

    Heavenly and luscious! This fondant is baked to perfection.

    Great pictures.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:37

      Thank you Rosa:)

  5. Manju @ Manju'sEatingDelights says

    April 25, 2013 at 16:44

    Gorgeous…I’m a true chocoholic too…that whisk with the flowing chocolate is sooooo tempting!!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:37

      Then you’ll really love this cake. Thank you Manju!

  6. Pam says

    April 25, 2013 at 17:09

    It looks rich, decadent, and so delicious.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:38

      Yes to all three, hehe. Thank you Pam

  7. Anusha says

    April 25, 2013 at 17:25

    Nan!! omg! what can i say?? i m dumbstruck by the pictures. They look amazing. And what a cake gal!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:38

      Thank you so much Anusha!

  8. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    April 25, 2013 at 18:05

    So chocolatey and tempting!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:38

      Thank you Angie!

  9. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 25, 2013 at 18:42

    Your line about your toes curling made me laugh… what an absolutely decadent lava cake! Gorgeous!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:38

      Hehe, naughty I know:) Thanks sweetie!

  10. The Travelling Chopsticks says

    April 25, 2013 at 21:59

    How have you managed to go through life for so long and NOT ever eaten a fondant cake!! do you know realise what you have been missing?!! Your photos are amazing…!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 26, 2013 at 15:22

      I don’t know Alex, but now I know better;) Thanks

  11. Nandita says

    April 25, 2013 at 22:28

    WHOA Nancy!!! This is pure ecstasy. Loved this cake :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 26, 2013 at 15:23

      Thank you Nandita!

  12. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says

    April 25, 2013 at 22:42

    Hello my frieng chocoholic, welcome to the club. When I saw the first picture it was quite hard to concentrait and read further, hahaha

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 26, 2013 at 15:23

      Hehe, thanks Marta!

  13. Gina says

    April 25, 2013 at 23:49

    You are killing me here, I never am satisfied with just a piece of chocolate, believe me I wish I was. I always seem to want more. Love how you put more in your lava cake. I haven’t baked on of these in years, I think it’s time I make my toes curl up again (lol). Hope you have a great weekend.
    -Gina-

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 26, 2013 at 15:24

      I’m the same way Gina, unless it’s really dark then one piece is enough to go into a chocolate comma. Lol, yep it’s time!:) Thanks and you too have a great weekend.

  14. yummychunklet says

    April 26, 2013 at 03:04

    Insanely awesome first try!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 26, 2013 at 15:24

      Thanks:)

  15. Medeja says

    April 26, 2013 at 04:17

    What a luxurious dessert!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 26, 2013 at 15:25

      It really is, thanks Medeja!

  16. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says

    April 26, 2013 at 04:21

    This cake would satisfy my chocolate cravings too. Look very yummy!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 26, 2013 at 15:25

      Thank you Dawn, I hope you make yourself some and soon.:)

  17. Lynn @ The Actor's Diet says

    April 27, 2013 at 03:18

    My mind is reeling…and my stomach is growling. Amazing that you made that!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 27, 2013 at 19:54

      Thank you Lynn, I hope you make yourself one soon.

  18. Suzanne Perazzini says

    April 27, 2013 at 08:12

    Wow! This is spectacular. I have never made these cakes though I have seen them often and lusted after them. You did such a great job.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 27, 2013 at 19:54

      Thank you Suzanne!:)

  19. Ramona says

    April 27, 2013 at 13:23

    This may be your first time… but from the looks of how delicious it looks it won’t be your last. I can see why it made your toes curl. :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 27, 2013 at 19:56

      Hehe:) It certainly won’t be the last time. Thanks!

  20. Sandra says

    April 27, 2013 at 18:13

    Chocolate and orange work so well together, happy to see you pair them. I have shied away from making these cakes because I know my toes would curl and I’d make them way more than I should.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 27, 2013 at 19:57

      Yes, they are great together. Hehe, I know what you mean. I have to make sure to restrain myself. Thanks Sandra:)

  21. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    April 28, 2013 at 07:40

    Having a serious chocolate craving now…

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 28, 2013 at 15:09

      :)

  22. mjskit says

    April 29, 2013 at 04:41

    Everytime I see a Molten chocolate cake I want to make it and this one is no exception. My fear is that once I make it, I will never make another dessert again. I love your addition of coffee spice pecans and the orange. I have always thought that orange and chocolates were great complements!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 30, 2013 at 21:23

      That’s exactly how I always felt before making them, and right now all I can think of are these little cakes. They’re dangerous:) Thanks MJ!

  23. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    April 29, 2013 at 17:02

    Simply scrumptious, took me a couple of tries.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 30, 2013 at 21:24

      Thanks Evelyne!:)

  24. Nami | Just cheOne Cookbook says

    April 30, 2013 at 06:09

    So jealous of your delicious lava cake! I’ve tried a few times but not successful… I saw my friend made it and I thought oh it’s easy! I don’t know why I cannot make it right when I do it myself… arrhh! I wish I have a plate of this lava cake. All my tiredness will go away in a second! :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 30, 2013 at 21:27

      I made sure I sat right by the oven watching it, and I guess I just got lucky. Hmm, will have to try it again to see;) Thanks Nami!

  25. Fondant says

    June 22, 2013 at 09:20

    Hi Nancy, I love your work and your website, but your photos and frames are stunning and spectacular, congratulations that is not easy to get your results. I will be attentive to all your publications.

    Greetings from Spain.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      June 22, 2013 at 16:45

      Hi Fondant,

      Thank you so much, it’s always nice meeting a new blogger. Will stop by your blog soon. Saludos y buen fin de semana!

  26. Riya says

    October 19, 2013 at 20:18

    Goooeylisious!!!!!!!, yum yum yum ,looks soo good .

    Have no words to express!
    Thanks Julie for sharing the bit ,on keeping the batter in the fridge .
    Awesome picture too

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