A soufflé is a light, airy cake that originated in France in the 1700s and was first recorded in "The Art of the Cook" in 1814. It got its name from the French word "souffler", which means to "puff up". Depending on the ingredients, it can be a dessert or a savory main dish.
Given that a soufflé is rather delicate, it is served in the ramekin in which it is baked, quickly upon coming out of the oven. A soufflé is a bit tricky to make but worth the effort.
While there are an infinite number of flavor combinations, my favorite soufflé is chocolate. Recipe below.