itsmepat
Culinary Explorer
I recently tried this Chocolate Truffle Cake, and I have to say, it’s one of the richest, most decadent desserts I’ve ever made. The layers of moist chocolate cake combined with a smooth, velvety truffle filling make every bite feel like pure indulgence. Here’s how you can make it at home:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 10 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake Layers:- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is thin and smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat, add the chopped chocolate
, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, whip the mixture until it’s light and fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the chocolate truffle filling evenly over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top, pressing down gently.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate
. Let it sit for a few minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Let the ganache cool slightly, then pour it over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Let the cake set at room temperature for about an hour, or refrigerate it for a firmer texture.
- Slice and enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness
.
Conclusion:
This Chocolate Truffle Cake is perfect for special occasions or when you’re just craving something intensely chocolatey. The combination of moist cake and luscious truffle filling, topped with a glossy ganache, makes it irresistible. I’m sure it’ll become a favorite in your home, just like it did in mine.