Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe

Ingredients

This Chocolate Truffle Cake recipe will make 1 kg of deliciousness. To make this cake you need the following ingredients:

150g dark chocolate
150g butter
4 eggs
150g caster sugar
150g plain flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
200ml double cream
50g dark chocolate
50g milk chocolate
Icing sugar (optional)
Cocoa powder (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin with baking parchment. Put 150g of dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and add 150g of butter. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate and butter have melted.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolate and butter and mix until combined. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt and fold into the mixture. Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 25-35 minutes.

To make the truffle layer, place the double cream in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Put 50g of dark chocolate and 50g of milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiled cream over the top. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Leave to cool.

When the cake is cool, spread the truffle layer over the top. Dust with icing sugar or cocoa powder.

Nutrition

This Chocolate Truffle Cake contains a good amount of calories. Each slice (1/12 of the cake) contains 483 calories, of which 58% are from fat, 33% are from carbohydrates and 9% are from protein.

The cake is also high in fat, with 27g per slice. However, it is also a good source of dietary fibre, with 2.9g per slice, and protein, with 5.2g per slice.

The cake is also a good source of Vitamin A, with 7% of the RDI per slice, and Vitamin C, with 1% of the RDI per slice.

The cake also contains a moderate amount of iron (7% of the RDI per slice) and calcium (3% of the RDI per slice).

Conclusion

This Chocolate Truffle Cake is an indulgent treat that is sure to please any chocolate lover. The combination of dark chocolate, truffle and butter creates a rich, creamy and irresistible dessert. It's also a good source of fibre, protein and vitamins, making it a healthier choice than some other desserts. So, why not give this recipe a go and enjoy a slice of deliciousness?