Chocolate Soufflé Cakes

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AmountIngredient
Chocolate72%
Unsalted Butter
Egg Yolks
Granulated Sugar
Cake Flour
Salt½ tsp
Egg Whites
Granulated Sugar
Scaled ingredient total1,522.5 g

Prep Method 5

  1. 1.Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl large enough to accommodate the entire recipe. Set aside and cool to about 110°F (43°C).
  2. 2.In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, flour, and salt until a thick ribbon is achieved.
  3. 3.In a separate mixing bowl, make a medium peak French meringue with the egg whites and sugar.
  4. 4.Fold the egg yolk mixture into the ganache, followed by the meringue.
  5. 5.Portion into prepared molds. Bake at 350°F (177ºC) for about 9 minutes; serve immediately.

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
ChocolateThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Unsalted Butter$2.9008
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Egg YolksThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Granulated Sugar$0.1015
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
Cake FlourThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Salt$0.0023
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Egg WhitesThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Granulated Sugar$0.1451
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
Total Yield1,520 g
Total Cost$3.1497
Cost Per G:$0.0021

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  • Egg Yolks: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Cake Flour: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Egg Whites: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving

Calories100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27g
34%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
6%
Cholesterol 210mg
69%
Sodium 105mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 13g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 74% mapped. Scaled batch: 1527 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • Yield: eleven 4 oz molds
  • The cakes can be par-baked at 350°F (177ºC) for 4½ minutes. At that point, they can be cooled, wrapped, and frozen. To finish, bring to room temperature and bake to order for about another 4½ minutes, until very soft and moist in the center without falling apart when unmolding.