CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE LAYER CAKE
Steps:
- Remove from heat & whisk in brandy & melted chocolate. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. 7. In medium saucepan, melt chocolate over very low heat, stirring frequently. In small saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, corn syrup, cocoa & water. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat . Whisk in brandy & melted chocolate. Let cool completely, about 30 min. 8.In standing electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, beat butter at medium speed until light & fluffy. Add cooled chocolate mixture. At low speed, beat in confectioners' sugar. 9. Cut out 5x11" cardboard rectangle. Place sheet of parchment/wax paper over each cake & top w/ a flat cookie sheet. Invert cakes & remove pans. Keep paper attached, trim each cake to an even 15x11" rectangle, then cut each cake into three 5x11" rectangles; = 6 rectangles. 10. Spoon small dollop chocolate frosting onto cardboard rectangle & transfer 1 cake rectangle; peel off paper. This will be base. Spread 1/2 white chocolate ganache on base and top w/ another rectangle; peel off paper. Spread 1/2 dark chocolate ganache on cake & top w/ another layer, peel off parchment. Spread w/ 1 1/4 cups chocolate frosting. Repeat w/ 2 more layers, peeling parchment off cake rectangles & spread them w/ remaining white & dark chocolate ganache. Keep sides even as you build the cake by smoothing them out w/ a metal cake spatula. Top w/ final rectangle;peel off parchment. Coat sides & top w/ a smooth layer of frosting; refrigerate briefly to set frosting. Spread remaining frosting over cake and garnish with chocolate shavings. Carefully transfer the cake (on its cardboard base) to a platter and refrigerate until firm. Using a hot knife, cut the cake into slices while cold and let come to room temperature before serving. Make Ahead The cake can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 weeks.
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Sufwan Sethi
[email protected]This cake is a disaster! The cake is burnt and the ganache is curdled. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Mohammad Ataullah
[email protected]This cake is not as good as I was hoping it would be. The cake is dry and crumbly, and the ganache is too thick and heavy. I would not recommend this cake.
Arbaz Ali
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it is still very good. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate.
Sinu Sinu
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is everything I was hoping for and more. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Fred Wood
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is worth the effort. The cake is delicious and the ganache is perfect. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Comfort CmT
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the smooth, creamy ganache. I would definitely make this cake again.
Zeshan Qureshi
[email protected]This cake is absolutely divine! The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the ganache is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Priya Lal
[email protected]This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.
Namie Aguilar
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Tenphel Khatey
[email protected]I love this cake! The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the ganache is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe for any chocolate lover.
Fiona Jennison
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is worth the effort. The cake is delicious and the ganache is perfect. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Tayeba Akter
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is everything I was hoping for and more. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Jade _plays
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the smooth, creamy ganache. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Aisha Syed
[email protected]This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
your usual skate life
[email protected]This cake is absolutely divine! The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the ganache is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe for any chocolate lover.
Chand Mughal
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The cake was delicious and the ganache was perfect. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Sanu Gautam
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the rich chocolate flavor and the smooth, creamy ganache. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Rendani Maliavusa
[email protected]This chocolate truffle layer cake is a stunning dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe!