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DESSERTS- CAKES & FROSTINGS:
European Chocolate Truffle Cake
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European
Chocolate Truffle Cake |
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A decadent
chocolate dessert...
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CAKE: |
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8
ounces |
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good
quality semisweet chocolate |
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1
cup |
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granulated sugar |
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1
cup |
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unsalted butter |
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4
large |
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eggs, well beaten
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ICING: |
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1
cup |
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heavy whipping cream |
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10
ounces |
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semi-sweet chocolate chips
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TOP: |
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heavy whipping cream, whipped |
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1 |
Preheat oven
to 350°F. Grease 8-inch springform pan liberally
with cooking spray. |
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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. |
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Remove cake
from pan, and place cake on a wire rack over a
baking sheet. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Serve each
sliver of cake with a dollop of whipped cream. |
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12 to 15 Servings
Serv. Size: A sliver is plenty (so rich!) |
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Cooking Tips |
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*For good quality
semisweet chocolate, look in your local kitchen supply
stores or online. |
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**You definitely
need the whipped cream on top to "cut" some of the
richness of the chocolate. |
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Recipe Source |
| "Fancyn"
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Ratings:
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again. "One of
our Gourmet Club members made this one for our fall dinner party and it
was WONDERFUL. Probably the best tasting chocolate cake I've had
in a really long time. It was easy to make too!"
-San Diego, CA
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again. "This
was so simple to make and fit the bill of my love for mushy, gooey
chocolate desserts! I actually borrowed a pan to make it and have since
bought my own spring form to make it again and again and...!"
-San Diego, CA
***Hey, This One's a
Keeper!- would
make it again. "I have
made this quite a few times. It is my go to special dessert. It is easy
and every bite is like eating a truffle. Perfect for the chocolate lover
in your life."
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