Chocolate Truffle Cake

Truffles are a type of fungi that grow underground and are highly prized for their unique flavor. They are often used in gourmet cuisine and can be quite expensive.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate Truffle Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 150 gram Butter
• 150 gram Sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 100 gram All-purpose flour
• 30 gram Cocoa powder
• 200 ml Whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 50 gram Icing sugar
• 100 gram Fresh berries (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a round cake tin.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring well.
5. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, and fold gently until combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 35-40 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream with vanilla extract and icing sugar until soft peaks form.
9. Once the cake has cooled, spread the whipped cream over the top and sides.
10. Decorate with fresh berries, if desired.
11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28g44%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.