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Chocolate Truffle Cake

Serves 4
90 mins
550 Kcal
Enjoy the delicious Chocolate Truffle Cake recipe, a real delight for any chocolate enthusiast, and treat yourself to the ultimate chocolate experience. This Chocolate Truffle Cake, carefully made to deliver a combination of rich, velvety chocolate in every bite, is an elegant celebration of rich, smooth textures. A rich chocolate sponge cake is the ideal foundation for this delicious dessert. Sometimes, a trace of espresso is infused into the perfectly baked cake layers to enhance the chocolate flavour, resulting in a rich and nuanced taste profile. A rich chocolate truffle ganache, composed of the best dark chocolate and heavy cream, beaten to a smooth consistency, is sandwiched between each layer. The rich, creamy ganache contrasts perfectly with the cake's light and airy crumb. A glossy chocolate glaze adds an elegant finishing touch and a professional baking touch to the recipe of Chocolate Truffle Cake. The glaze, composed of butter and premium cocoa, offers an additional layer of rich chocolate flavour and a shiny, smooth finish. The cake is often garnished with edible gold dust, curls, or even tiny chocolate shavings to add visual appeal. This makes the cake an aesthetic delight in addition to a palate-pleasing treat. This delicious chocolate truffle cake is ideal for celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. With its rich truffle filling and soft texture, each mouthful is an experience not soon forgotten. This delicious masterpiece will elevate your dessert experience and celebrate chocolate in its purest, most rich form, leaving you with wonderful dessert memories.

Ingredients required for Chocolate Truffle Cake

  1. 200 gms maida
  2. 200 gms sugar
  3. 240 ml milk
  4. 120 ml edible oil
  5. 2 eggs
  6. 400 gms dark chocolate
  7. 400 ml heavy cream

Cooking steps for Chocolate Truffle Cake

  1. 1
    Adjust oven temperature to 180 C and start preheating it. By doing this, you can be sure the oven is set at the ideal temperature for evenly baking your cake.
  2. 2
    Grease a 20cm circular cake tin and cover with parchment paper. This prevents the cake from sticking to the tin. You could also use cooking spray if it feels more handy.
  3. 3
    Grab a large bowl and add all-purpose flour, some sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda to. You want to ensure that all your ingredients measure correctly, as specified in the ingredients section.
  4. 4
    To prevent the formation of any lumps, sifting is a crucial step. It will also keep your flour consistent.
  5. 5
    Beat together two big eggs, 120 ml vegetable oil, 240 ml milk, and 2 tsp vanilla essence in a separate bowl. Mix these ingredients until well combined, creating a smooth, uniform mixture.
  6. 6
    Add the wet components to the dry ingredients gradually and stir until well mixed. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can affect the cake's texture.
  7. 7
    When the batter is smooth, gradually add 240 ml of hot water while stirring. A thinner, more fluid batter is produced when the hot water partially dissolves the cocoa powder. This gives the cake a moist texture. Transfer the mixture to the cake pan that has already been prepared.
  8. 8
    Place the tin in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. When a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean, it has been baked for 30 to 35 minutes. If the toothpick has wet batter, bake for a few more minutes. Leave the cake out to cool for about ten minutes. Finally, transfer it to a cooling rack for a while. This will ensure that the bottom of your cake doesn't get soggy.
  9. 9
    In a double boiler over low heat, combine 400 g chopped dark chocolate and 400 ml heavy cream; whisk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. This is how to make the chocolate truffle frosting. The double boiler method ensures gentle, even melting without burning the chocolate. When it cools to room temperature, remove from the heat source.
  10. 10
    Whisk the frosting until it thickens and spreads after it has cooled. Using a uniform layer, cover the edges and top of the cooled cake with frosting.
  11. 11
    Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder can be used to decorate the cake. This adds a beautiful finishing touch and enhances the chocolate flavour.
  12. 12
    Store in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. Chilling helps in the setting of the frosting and allows clean cake slicing.

Shop Ingredients

Maida (200 gms)
51
1
35
1
37
1
44
1
52
1
78
1
80
1
61
1
70
1
70
1
Milk (240 ml)
32
1
25
1
27
1
45
1
50
1
Dark Chocolate (400 gms)
200
1
50
1
108
1
200
1
340
1
332
1
194
1
200
1
99
1
332
1
Heavy Cream (400 ml)
68
1
55
1
220
1
75
1
180
1
Edible Oil (120 ml)
143
1
172
1
161
1
150
1
151
1
302
1
141
1
730
1
236
1
173
1
Eggs (2)
90
1
123
1
126
1
242
1
61
1
50
1
139
1
326
1
279
1
92
1
Sugar (200 gms)
47
1
48
1
241
1
56
1
66
1
86
1
50
1
238
1
232
1
310
1

FAQs

Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate for the frosting?

If you want a creamier, sweeter frosting, use milk chocolate. But if you use dark chocolate, the flavour will be deeper and more potent. If using milk chocolate, adjust the sugar to counteract the sweetness.

How do I store leftover Chocolate Truffle Cake?

Any remaining cake should be refrigerated in an airtight container. Go ahead and store it! Store your cake in the fridge for about five days. You can also choose to freeze the cake for up to 3 months! To freeze it, transfer it to a freezer-safe container.

Is there a gluten-free version of the cake?

Yes! You can make your cake gluten-free by replacing the flour with a gluten-free flour blend. But ensure that the baking powder and soda you use are gluten-free.