Chocolate Grand Marnier Soufflé

This haute cuisine dessert combines the earthy flavour of chocolate and the sharpness of Grand Marnier in a smooth and airy soufflé.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease 1 ramekin with some butter.
3. In a bowl, stir together melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, flour and baking powder.
4. Add the Grand Marnier and whisk until the mixture is homogeneous.
5. In a different bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add 4 teaspoons of sugar while stirring and beat until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold in the egg whites, in three batches, in the chocolate mixture.
7. Pour the mixture in the greased ramekin and bake for 12 minutes.
8. Once baked, sprinkle the top with some extra sugar, and serve.

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons of dark cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons of Grand Marnier
• 4 egg whites
• 4 teaspoons of sugar for decoration