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Moist, Fondant and Lava Chocolate Cake
Detailed recipe for three distinct chocolate preparations – moist, fondant and lava – using Norbert Tarayre's techniques to achieve an airy cake, an ultra‑creamy center and a volcanic core. Ideal for impressing guests and understanding the differences between these French pastry classics.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cream butter and sugar until a pale texture forms.
- • Melt chocolate over a bain‑marie without overheating.
- • Do not over‑work the batter after adding flour.
- • Precise baking of fondant (8‑9 min) and lava (5‑7 min) at 190 °C.
- • Unmold quickly to prevent the core from solidifying.
Safety Warnings
- • The oven and pans are very hot; wear kitchen gloves.
- • The bain‑marie involves boiling water; avoid splashes.
- • Do not leave chocolate unattended on the heat to prevent burning.
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