Delight in the ethereal and sumptuous essence of this chocolate dessert that will leave your guests in awe with its fluffy and rich taste.
Ingredients Required:
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- 1 to 1.5 glasses of chilled milk
- A small dash of salt
- 100 grams of fine-quality dark chocolate (with 70% cocoa)
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla essence
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- A little cocoa powder, for the final garnish
Baking Directions:
- Heat the oven to a vigorous 200°C (392°F).
- In a pot over a gentle flame, combine butter until melted, then whisk in flour for a minute.
- Introduce cold milk gradually, constantly stirring until the blend thickens. Infuse with a hint of salt and the vanilla essence.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl, then amalgamate with the warm milk blend until you achieve a seamless chocolate base.
- Whisk in the egg yolk to the chocolate base until thoroughly incorporated.
- In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites to a froth, and as they stiffen, sweeten with sugar to firm peaks.
- Fold the fluffy egg whites into the chocolate base with care.
- Fill the soufflé molds to three-quarters, level the tops, and slide into the oven.
- Let bake for roughly 12 minutes until they puff up and boast a crusty top.
- Once done, dust with cocoa powder for a touch of elegance.
Present this Chocolate Air Cake straight from the oven to capture its fleeting beauty and enjoy the molten chocolate heart within.