Chocolate Fondant Cake with Frangelico Caramel Sauce Recipe
Indulge in a decadent Chocolate Fondant Cake paired with a luscious Frangelico Caramel Sauce. This dessert combines rich, molten chocolate cakes with a smooth, buttery caramel sauce infused with the nutty flavor of Frangelico liqueur, creating a perfect balance of intense chocolate and sweet caramel notes.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Chocolate Fondant Cakes
- 4 Chocolate Fondant Cakes (prepared according to your preferred recipe)
Frangelico Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 oz butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 ½ tablespoons Frangelico liqueur
- Prepare the Cakes: Follow your Chocolate Fondant Cake recipe directions to bake 4 molten chocolate cakes. While the cakes are baking, begin preparing the caramel sauce.
- Set up Ice Bath: Fill a large bowl with ice water and set it aside for cooling the caramel.
- Cook Sugar Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over low heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture becomes a pale syrup.
- Caramelize Sugar: Increase the heat to medium and cook the syrup without stirring, until it turns into a light golden caramel. Be careful not to let it become dark as this will produce a bitter flavor.
- Cool Caramel: Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and place it into the prepared ice water bath. This step cools the caramel gradually to prevent overcooking.
- Add Cream and Butter: After about 2 minutes, remove the saucepan from the ice bath. Whisk in the heavy cream, Frangelico liqueur, and butter until the sauce is smooth and fully combined.
- Serve: Pour the warm Frangelico caramel sauce over the freshly baked chocolate fondant cakes and serve immediately for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure the caramel does not darken too much to avoid a bitter taste.
- The ice bath prevents the caramel from cooking further and helps achieve a smooth sauce.
- Warm sauce is ideal for drizzling over the cakes; reheat gently if necessary before serving.
- Use good-quality chocolate fondant cakes for the best texture and flavor contrast with the sauce.
Keywords: Chocolate fondant, molten chocolate cake, caramel sauce, Frangelico sauce, dessert, chocolate dessert