Ultimate Rich Flavoured Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe

Are you craving for a chocolate dessert with lots of black & white chocolate toppings? Let me guess! You should make a chocolate cake that will give you both!

A layer of luscious chocolate cake, simple dark chocolate mousse, and smooth chocolate ganache cover this chocolate truffle cake perfectly. It’s a real chocolate experience, with each layer being pure delight. Excited for the recipe? 

Your excitement will end here! You’re going to get a detailed recipe on how you can perfectly make the dessert with some pro tips. Let’s know what ingredients and equipment are must-haves. 

Let’s make the flavorful dessert now! Before starting with the recipe, first know little about truffle cake:

What Is Truffle Cake?

A truffle cake is a rich, decadent chocolate cake that gets its name and intense chocolate flavour from the inclusion of ganache, which is a smooth mixture of chocolate and heavy cream, similar to what’s used to make chocolate truffles.

Regular chocolate cake is generally lighter and more airy, while truffle cake is denser and more decadent. Truffle cake has a much more concentrated and luxurious chocolate flavour due to the significant amount of pure chocolate and cream used.

From birthdays and anniversaries to weddings, parties, and even informal get-togethers, this decadent dessert is a versatile option that works well for many different types of events.

Now, let’s get into the recipe:

Required Ingredients You Need To Collect:

Chocolate Cake

• 6-inch greased and lined with parchment paper
• 1¾ cup cake flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup fine sugar
• 2½ tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp brandy
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup milk

Chocolate Ganache Frosting 

• 2½ cups compound chocolate
• ¾ cup whipping cream, hot
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp brandy

Syrup

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tbsp fine sugar
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 1 tbsp brandy

Chocolate Truffles

• ¾ cup compound dark chocolate
• ¼ cup whipping cream, hot
• 1 tbsp brandy
• ¼ cup dark chocolate
• 1 tsp oil
• ¼ cup white chocolate

Chocolate Drizzle

• 40g dark chocolate
• 20g whipping cream, hot

Essential Tools

To apply frosting smoothly, you need 

• Offset spatula
• Straight spatula
• Cake turntable

To piping and creating designs, you need

• Piping bags
• Piping tips
• Couplers

To work with fondant, you need

• Rolling pin
• Fondant smoother
• Pizza wheel
• Cake leveler
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Electric mixer
• Parchment paper
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cooling racks
• Airbrush

Step-by-Step Recipe: Baking the Ultimate Truffle Cake

Step 1: Chocolate Cake 

1. Set the oven’s temperature to 170°C (340°F).

2. Complete the truffle cake strain with all of the dry ingredients, including baking powder, cake flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix them all through a spatula.

3. Put the butter in a big mixing bowl. To make it softer, let it sit for a few minutes.

4. Pour in the sugar. On high speed, cream the sugar and butter for five minutes, or until they are foamy and creamy.

5. Add the brandy and oil. Mix well.

6. One by one, add the eggs.

7. Alternately add the milk and the sifted dry ingredients in small batches. Don’t overmix; just mix with a spatula until incorporated.

8. Pour batter into a 6-inch skillet. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean, at 170°C (340°F) in a preheated oven.

9. Now, cool the cake on a cooling frame before slicing.

10. Slice the cake into 3 sheets.

Step 2: Chocolate Ganache Frosting 

1. Put the chocolate, butter, honey, and heated whipping cream in a mixing bowl. 

2. The bowl should be set over a double boiler. Add the chocolate mixture and stir until it melts and becomes creamy. Check that no lumps are present.

3. Take the bowl out of the pot. (Take care not to get water on the chocolate.)

4. Pour the brandy in. Stir until incorporated.

5. Put the ganache in the fridge for at least an hour, or until it solidifies.

6. Mix the ganache until it’s soft and creamy, about one hour later. The ganache will lighten in colour as you combine it.

Step 3: Syrup

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir to dissolve the coffee. When it’s really cool, use it.

Step 4: Assemble the cake

To assemble the cake, follow the step-by-step images:

Step 5: Chocolate Truffles

1. Put the heated whipping cream and chocolate in a bowl. The bowl should be set over a double boiler. Stir until all of the chocolate has melted and there are no lumps left.

2. For one hour, cover and chill.

3. The chocolate will get firm and stiff after an hour. Weigh around 20g each after scooping with a spoon. You can choose the weight and size you like. Put the chocolate on a dish after rolling it into a ball. Do the same with the others. As you work on the coating, freeze the chocolate for fifteen minutes.

4. Separately, put the white and dark chocolate in two small bowls. Pour the oil into each basin in turn. Don’t overheat the chocolate; microwave it for one minute or until it melts fully. To make coating easier, the chocolate must be flowing.

5. Present the chocolate morsels. To hold them, pierce them with a skewer. Apply the melted chocolate to each of them separately.

6. I made the skewer holder out of a cooling rack. Allow the remaining coatings to dry.

7. Drizzle a little chocolate over each truffle. (The white balls on top of the dark balls, and the dark balls on top of the white balls.)

8. Use these lovely chocolate truffles to adorn the dessert. Your cake is done!

9. Now, just Cut and take a bite to get a heaven touch!

Pro Tips For Making Chocolate Truffle Cake

Looking ahead to these tips to make your truffle cake more delightful without any disrupption:

• Always use fresh and high-quality, room-temperature ingredients, especially chocolate, to make a rich chocolate cake.
• Check the expiry dates of each ingredient; be conscious not to use over-expired ingredients.
• Do not over-mix the batter, as it makes the texture thinner. 
• During baking time, do not open the oven; let it take its time.
• Plan to make the chocolate frosting one day of making in advance.
• If you want to make an extra thick and lofty layer, take the ingredients in double quantities.
• The baking process should be low and slow.
• Dip your offset spatula in hot water, it helps to create a softer finish.
• Taste your batter to taste the sweetness.

Nutritional Information (Per 100g)

Non-Chocolate Truffle Alternatives:

Instead of chocolate, you can also make:

• Coffee truffle cake.
• Peanut butter truffle cake.
• Vanilla truffle cake.

Conclusion!

A truffle cake is a rich, decadent chocolate cake, popular for its intense chocolate flavour and dense, fudgy texture. This is one of the best chocolate cakes I’ve ever made. I hope the images and information provided have been helpful. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I use milk chocolate?

Ans: Definitely! You can use milk chocolate in a chocolate truffle cake recipe.

2. How long does a chocolate truffle cake last?

Ans: If wrapped, it lasts for 10 days and 3 days once unwrapped. The frozen shelf life of a chocolate cake is up to 11 months.

3. How should I store the truffle cake?

Ans: Truffle cakes are best stored in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight. If stored in the refrigerator, you should keep the cake in an airtight container.  

4. Can I freeze the truffle cake?

Ans: A truffle cake can be frozen, but for optimal results, it must be well wrapped and softened.