How to Make Fallen Chocolate Souffle Mini Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things as luxurious and impressive as a perfectly risen soufflé, but the intimidation factor of making one can be a major deterrent for home cooks. That's where this recipe for Fallen Chocolate Soufflé Mini Cakes comes in – it has all the decadence and flavor of a traditional soufflé, but without the stress of getting it to rise and stay that way. These individual-sized cakes have a rich, indulgent chocolate flavor and a soft, gooey center that is sure to impress anyone lucky en...

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips (such as Nestle® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 6 cakes

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 6 glass custard cups; place cups on a baking sheet.
  • Beat egg whites and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Heat chocolate chips and butter in a pot over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add in 1 egg yolk at time, stirring continuously. Add water and flour, stirring continuously. Fold in the beaten egg whites until just combined. Fill each custard cup about 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cakes rise slightly over the top of the cups and cracks form on their surface, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    425 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 37mg