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European Chocolate Truffle Cake

 

 

A decadent chocolate dessert...
 

 

 

CAKE:

 

8 ounces 

 

good quality semisweet chocolate

 

1 cup 

 

granulated sugar

 

1 cup 

 

unsalted butter

 

4 large 

 

eggs, well beaten
 

 

 

 

ICING:

 

1 cup 

 

heavy whipping cream

 

10 ounces 

 

semi-sweet chocolate chips
 

 

 

 

TOP:

 

 

 

heavy whipping cream, whipped

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch springform pan liberally with cooking spray.

2

Melt butter in a medium-sized glass bowl in the microwave (about 1 to 2 minutes). Add the chocolate and microwave for 30 more seconds. Let sit for about 3 or 4 minutes, then add the sugar and stir until blended. When cool, stir in the beaten eggs. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until a crust forms on top. Cool to room temperature; then refrigerate overnight in pan.

3

Remove cake from pan, and place cake on a wire rack over a baking sheet.

4

Make icing by placing whipping cream in a large saucepan. Heat to almost boiling. Remove from burner and add chocolate chips. Let sit for about 4 to 5 minutes. Then stir to blend.

5

Pour ganache over the cake and spread the icing over the sides. It will be a glossy icing. Carefully remove iced cake to a serving plate.

6

Serve each sliver of cake with a dollop of whipped cream.

 

12 to 15 Servings
Serv. Size: A sliver is plenty (so rich!)

 

 Cooking Tips

*For good quality semisweet chocolate, look in your local kitchen supply stores or online.

**You definitely need the whipped cream on top to "cut" some of the richness of the chocolate.

 

 Recipe Source

"Fancyn" CLBB

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