TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE
The grand prize winner in Ghirardelli's contest, created by Gigi Burton of New Jersey. I'm sure Ghirardelli's chocolate would make this sublime, but generic works just as well for a fine product.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°. Arrange a rack in center of oven. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9 by 2 inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl with an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip the eggs and salt on medium speed until doubled in volume, about 5 minutes. Gently fold the whipped eggs, a third at a time, into the melted chocolate. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Prepare a water bath for the cake by placing the cake pan in a larger pan and filling the large pan halfway up the sides of the cake pan with hot, but not boiling water.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan and is set in the center. Remove the pan from the water bath to a cooling rack and cool the cake completely in the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. To remove the cake from the pan, dip the pan in warm water halfway up the sides and run a thin metal spatula around the inside of the pan. Invert onto a plate to unmold and remove the parchment paper.
- To prepare the ganache, bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over low heat. Pour the heated cream over the milk chocolate chips. Stir gently until smooth and allow to cool slightly. When the ganache is still warm to the touch, pour over the top of cake and spread with an offset spatula to evenly cover. There will be some ganache left over.
- Chill the cake until the ganache sets, about 30 minutes. To garnish, grate the white chocolate bar on top of cake.
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Tiffany Towery
[email protected]This cake is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious cake that will impress your guests.
Nabagabe Meron
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Danger Pattan
[email protected]The cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the frosting was amazing. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.
Muhammad Ameen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cake. It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch.
Marija Filipovic
[email protected]This is the best chocolate truffle cake I've ever had. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.
george murenzi
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I would definitely make it again.
Gaige Osborn
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Shahed Foraji
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.
op Junayed
[email protected]This cake is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious cake that will impress your guests.
Georgie Xya
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Asibonge Jiji
[email protected]The cake was dense and fudgy, just the way I like it. The chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch.
mido Elsayed
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using semisweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
Janis Strazdins
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Irfan Jani
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake came out perfect. It was moist and fluffy, with the perfect balance of chocolate flavors.
nittwig
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mdsagorhossain sardar11
[email protected]This cake was a showstopper! It was rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious. My friends and family raved about it.