CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-by-2-inch round cake pan and line with a circle of parchment paper.
- Put chocolate, butter, orange zest, vanilla and almonds in top of double boiler. Melt over hot water, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat as soon as chocolate is melted.
- Beat the egg yolks with half the sugar (in electric mixer, if desired) until mixture is thick and a slowly dissolving ribbon drops from a lifted beater. Fold lukewarm chocolate mixture into egg-sugar mixture with a large rubber spatula. Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add remaining sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Using rubber spatula, blend lightly but thoroughly into chocolate-egg mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Remove cake from oven and loosen sides with a sharp knife. Unmold onto a wire rack, then quickly and carefully reverse onto a second rack so that the cake is the right side up. The cake will sink slightly. Let cool.
- To make Creme Anglais, whisk egg yolks and sugar together, or beat in an electric mixer, until thick and lemon colored. Mix cornstarch with a little cold milk and add to rest of milk. Scald milk and pour over yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Pour custard into a heavy pan, preferably of tin-lined copper. Avoid using a plain aluminum pan, which discolors sauce.
- Stir with a wooden spoon over low to medium heat until custard starts to coat spoon and reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer. Do not cook over too high a heat, or the eggs will curdle.
- Strain into a clean dry bowl and stir in vanilla. Let cool, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Makes 6 cups.
- Before serving, sprinkle the cake with sifted powdered sugar. If you wish, cut a large Christmas star of light cardboard and lay on top of the cake before dusting with sugar. Carefully remove the star, and the pattern will remain. Serve wedges of cake on dessert plates on a pool of Creme Anglais.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 978, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 105 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 96 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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P Nusrat698
[email protected]This cake is a chocolate lover's dream. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.
Sharik Gori
[email protected]I would give this cake 10 stars if I could. It's the perfect chocolate cake.
Deunesha Peterson
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and decadent.
Nan Dee
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate souffle cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Bradley Taylor
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Asia Majid
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Kyle Jacobs
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this cake was amazing. It was so moist and flavorful.
Stephanie Lauchlan
[email protected]This is the best chocolate souffle cake I've ever had. It's definitely a keeper.
Meer Yallan
[email protected]This cake is so light and fluffy, it's like eating a cloud.
Nana Desert Rose
[email protected]I love the rich chocolate flavor of this cake. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Soma Chowdhury
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.
Oreomcflury
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't rise as much as I expected. It was still delicious, but it wasn't as fluffy as I hoped.
Denis Waliaula
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.
Feisal Bowy
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests.
Sinazo Fihla
[email protected]This chocolate souffle cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. My friends couldn't stop raving about it.