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Omanhene Chiffon Cake

This is the companion recipe needed in order to complete the Omanhene Chocolate Orange Pôts de Crème.  A versatile, delicious chiffon cake recipe — every chef should have one.

 

Omanhene Chiffon Cake
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Chef François Kwaku-Dongo
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Serves: 12
This is the companion recipe to the Omanhene .
Ingredients
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup Omanhene Natural Cocoa Powder
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar (reserve for topping)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Spray a baking sheet pan with Pam and then line baking sheet with parchment paper — the paper will stick to the sprayed pan.
  3. Spray the top surface of the parchment paper.
  4. Using a standing electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, very lightly whip the egg yolks, water and vegetable oil.
  5. Sift all dry ingredients together and slowly add to the egg/oil mixture, mix for 5 minutes.
  6. Gradually add the egg whites and sugar.
  7. Spread the batter evenly over the prepared baking sheet, starting with the batter on one side and working your way down the sheet pan toward you. Lightly tap the underside of the sheet pan in order to distribute the batter.
  8. Bake for 15-17 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and cool.
  10. Once cooled, sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar and then wrap in plastic and refrigerate.

 

Mocha souffle with rum and Omanhene chocolate

Omanhene Mocha Souffles With Rum

I love to serve souffles for dessert.  Not only are the flavors in this recipe especially intense — rum, coffee and cocoa — but the presentation is always greeted with smiles from my guests.  I think souffles have the reputation of being very difficult to execute; this recipe makes it easy.

Omanhene Mocha Souffles With Rum
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Chef Francois Kwaku-Dongo
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 12 mins
Total time: 32 mins
Serves: 6
Intense flavors — rum, cocoa and coffee — are the 21st century hallmarks of this traditional French dessert. Few desserts are as impressive as a souffle and this recipe is surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup Omanhene Natural Cocoa Powder
  • 6 tsp sugar
  • 4 tsp strong black coffee
  • 2 tsp dark rum
  • 6 egg whites
  • Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place baking sheet in oven to heat.
  3. Grease six 8 oz souffle dishes with melted butter.
  4. In a small bow, mix 1 tsp of the Omanhene Natural Cocoa Powder with 1 tsp of sugar. Tip this mixture into each of the souffle dishes in turn, rotating each dish so the inside is evenly coated.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix the remaining cocoa powder with the coffee and rum.
  6. In a clean, grease-free bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form peaks. Add the remaining sugar and whisk.
  7. Stir a spoonful of the egg white mixture into the cocoa, coffee and rum mixture. Then fold in the remaining egg whites.
  8. Spoon the mixture into the prepared souffle dishes, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
  9. Place souffle dishes on the hot baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until well risen.
  10. Dust with icing sugar.
  11. Serve immediately.