A Taste of North Carolina’s Andon-Reid Inn (Recipe: Choco-Mania Souffle Cake)

by Sandie on August 28, 2009

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1 marguerite August 28, 2009 at 3:52 pm

I bet my husband would LOVE this!

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2 Susan August 28, 2009 at 7:49 pm

I can’t believe that only had 3 ounces of chocolate in it. That is a gorgeous photo…makes me want to run into my kitchen and bake this up.

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3 Amrita August 29, 2009 at 1:39 am

Wow! That cake looks so sinful! I could almost lick the screen really!

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4 A. August 29, 2009 at 2:31 am

Lavely!! :D Are the eggs beaten lightly before combining them with the rest of the ingredients? Thanks :)

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5 Jen @ MaplenCornbread August 29, 2009 at 6:49 am

What an absoutly gorgeous place!!! And this souffle cake looks so heavenly!

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6 A. August 29, 2009 at 8:45 am

I just made this cake and it’s flatter then expected.. I think using a smaller pan would have been a better idea. Haven’t tasted it yet, but smells delicious.

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7 grace August 29, 2009 at 4:38 pm

holy density, batman! what a cake. it takes a heck of a chocolate cake to stop me in my tracks, but just a glance at that one did the trick! the word “souffle” is automatically intimidating to me for some reason, but i’d tackle this recipe for sure!

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8 patsy August 29, 2009 at 8:50 pm

that is mouth-watering! it looks so decadent that a small sliver would be enough to satsify.

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9 Bellini Valli August 30, 2009 at 8:12 am

It sounds like a dreqm come true kind of place…and look at that dessert!!!

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10 Sandie August 31, 2009 at 12:05 pm

Update: I made this recipe over the weekend to surprise my family (didn’t tell them it was a recipe from an inn featured on Inn Cuisine) and the results are in.

This souffle cake was very easy to put together, baked up nicely, and cut & served well. I suggest pairing it with a quality, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream as the recipe suggests, as it’s a bit plain to be served as a stand-alone dessert. That said, this souffle cake is refined and elegant—something I would be glad to serve anyone, anytime, anywhere. Its texture is sublime, precisely what I expected from a recipe classified as a souffle cake (somewhat a cross between a mousse and a cake), and it’s flavor was spot on (not too sweet—surprisingly refined, elegant and smooth).

Unlike any dessert I have made before, I will definitely be serving Choco-Mania Souffle Cake again with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream on the side. It would also be perfect for special occasions or the holidays, as it’s a bit of a departure from the norm of pies, tarts and standard cakes. A big thanks to Rachel of the Andon-Reid Inn for sharing this unusual recipe—I’m glad to have featured it on the site!

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11 maris August 31, 2009 at 9:20 pm

Since I’ve been eating chocolate all summer long this isn’t exactly NEW for me but looks delicious all the same:)

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12 veggiebelly September 1, 2009 at 3:14 pm

This cake looks amazing! I appreciate your update about how it turned out. I’d love to make this and serve it with icecream and fresh raspberries.

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13 ayie September 2, 2009 at 3:31 pm

not only loving that chocolicious cake but that great architecture as well!

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14 Jamie September 7, 2009 at 8:17 am

Amazing! That measly list of ingredients created something so dense, luscious and gorgeously chocolate as this cake? Wow! Beautiful! What a recipe! What a cake! I must try!

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15 White On Rice Couple September 8, 2009 at 2:50 am

Is the Andon-Reid Inn anywhere close to Asheville, North Carolina? Cause we love North Carolina and plan on returning to Asheville and this beautiful Inn could be a great place to stay! Visiting would be well worth it for a slice of that fabulous cake!
The best part of it is that Ron and Rachel are personal trainers, wow! We can get exercise and cake without much guilt.
thanks

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16 Sandie September 8, 2009 at 2:38 pm

WORC – Yes, the Andon-Reid Inn is very close to Asheville, NC. Located in Waynesville, the Inn is a short drive west towards the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.

Here’s a link to the Inn’s map should you want more clarification: http://www.andonreidinn.com/map-and-directions.htm

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17 Bridget September 9, 2009 at 8:28 am

Hi Honey!

What a beautiful recipe, thank you for sharing!

I love it so much I’ve included it the “Top 21 Chocolate Cake recipe posts on twitter”

Keep up the good work!

Love,
Bridge

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