Hello, dear food lovers! Today, we’re diving into the delicious wonders of pastry – specifically, an irresistibly creamy and rich chocolate truffle cake!
This dessert is sure to satisfy any chocolate fanatic’s cravings and is an elegant centerpiece for any occasion. So, put your aprons on, bring out those baking skills, and let’s get started!
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Baking Time: 40 minutes
Cooling Time: 3 hours
Overall Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients:
– 200g good-quality bittersweet chocolate
– 200g unsalted butter,
– 5 eggs
– 1 cup of sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– For ganache: 200g cream, 200g dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease your cake tin.
- In a bain-marie, thoughtfully melt the bittersweet chocolate while mixing in the unsalted butter until you get a glossy, smooth mixture.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs together with the sugar. Pour this mixture into the melted chocolate and stir gently.
- Transfer the mixture to your cake tin and bake for 40 minutes. The cake should be set but still moist in the center.
- Allow the cake to cool for approximately 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare the ganache by heating the cream and pouring it over the dark chocolate. Stir until you achieve a silky smooth texture.
- Once the cake is cool, pour over the ganache and allow it to cool in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until the ganache is set.
- Serve the truffle cake with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat!
And voila, you’ve just made a decedent chocolate truffle cake that your guests will absolutely love!
Our suggestion: Pair this cake with coffee or champagne – they are fantastic combinations for this kind of dessert!
Annnnd, that’s all for today. Thank you for reading and happy baking!
[– Image of a decadent chocolate truffle cake with a slice cut out of it and a dollop of whipped cream on the side –]
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