CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE

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Love chocolate? Then this tender, luxurious layer cake is for you. With a ganache glaze and a fabulous bittersweet filling, the indulgence is so worth it. -JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook milk, butter and chocolate over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and vanilla; stir in chocolate mixture until smooth. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well (batter will be thin). , Transfer to three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in confectioners' sugar and heavy whipping cream until smooth., 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 38g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Asfan Dyar
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cake. The truffle filling was not too sweet and the cake itself was very moist. I would definitely make this cake again.


Sonia Afrose
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully! I used a 9x13 inch pan and it baked perfectly. The truffle filling was the perfect consistency and added a touch of elegance to the cake.


Ruman Ahmed
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


SNT Richie
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This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The truffle filling was very decadent and the cake itself was very moist. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate.


Atis Ria
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cake. The truffle filling was not too sweet and the cake itself was very moist. I would definitely make this cake again.


baby poptart
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully! I used a 9x13 inch pan and it baked perfectly. The truffle filling was the perfect consistency and added a touch of elegance to the cake.


Fred Perez
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ssegawa Vincent
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This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The truffle filling was very decadent and the cake itself was very moist. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate.


Ken Bwalya
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cake. The truffle filling was not too sweet and the cake itself was very moist. I would definitely make this cake again.


nato kashia
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully! I used a 9x13 inch pan and it baked perfectly. The truffle filling was the perfect consistency and added a touch of elegance to the cake.


Sofia Omar
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


sofik miha
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This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The truffle filling was very decadent and the cake itself was very moist. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate.


Kalam Azad9943
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cake. The truffle filling was not too sweet and the cake itself was very moist. I would definitely make this cake again.


Evadney Clarke
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully! I used a 9x13 inch pan and it baked perfectly. The truffle filling was the perfect consistency and added a touch of elegance to the cake.


Itz Ibrahim
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Aideed Yare
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate truffle filling was rich and decadent, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.


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