Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Truffle Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup butter, cubed; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup butter, cubed
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

1
In a large saucepan, cook the milk, butter and chocolate over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. In a large bowl, beat eggs and vanilla; stir in chocolate mixture until smooth. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well (batter will be thin).
3
Transfer to three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For filling, in a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in confectioners' sugar and cream until smooth.
5
For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, until ganache reaches a spreading consistency.
6
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread ganache over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

2556

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

288

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/2 cups 2% milk, 1 cup butter, cubed, 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Truffle Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Truffle Cake

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