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Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert

This recipe will give you the satisfaction of preparing a grand dessert all by yourself, right from start to end... from sponge to decoration!



At the heart of this Chocolate Truffle Cake is a richly flavoured chocolate sponge with a hint of coffee flavour. This is sandwiched and coated with a creamy chocolate ganache, and topped with juicy chocolate-coated strawberries.

Homemade chocolate decorations add to the charm of this Chocolate Truffle Cake. Depending on the occasion, you can make the decorations in various shapes and sizes.

Don’t let the procedure overwhelm you. It is not actually that tough, and this video is there to guide you, so proceed confidently!

Also do try other recipes like Mango Truffle Cake and Double Layered Chocolate Truffle Gateau .

Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Baking Time:  45 minutes   Baking Temperature:  200°C (400°F)   Total Time:     1Makes 1 cake
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Ingredients


For The Chocolate Sponge
6 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp instant coffee powder
1/2 cup curds (dahi)
5 tbsp oil
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup powdered sugar
a pinch of salt

For The Chocolate Ganache
1 1/2 cups fresh cream
2 cups roughly chopped dark chocolate

For The Chocolate Decoration
3/4 cup melted dark chocolate

Other Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar syrup for soaking
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
3 chocolate coated strawberries

Method
For the chocolate sponge
    For the chocolate sponge
  1. Combine the instant coffee powder and ¼ cup of warm water in a small bowl and mix well.
  2. Combine the curds, oil and coffee-water mixture in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk. Keep aside.
  3. Sieve the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
  4. Add the curd mixture and 2 tbsp of water and fold gently using a spatula.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter tin lined with butter paper and dusted with plain flour.
  6. Tap it slightly to even out the mixture.
  7. Bake it in a preheated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 40 minutes. Keep aside to cool completely.

For the chocolate ganache
    For the chocolate ganache
  1. Heat the fresh cream in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  2. Switch off the flame, add the chocolate, wait for 2 minutes.
  3. Mix very well using a flat spoon, till the mixture is smooth.
  4. Keep aside to cool completely.

For the chocolate decoration
    For the chocolate decoration
  1. Line a tray with butter paper and keep aside.
  2. Pour the melted chocolate in the piping bag, cut the tip of the bag (as per the thickness required)
  3. Pipe out different shapes and design, as per you likings on the butter paper.
  4. Refrigerate it for 30 minutes or till it sets.
  5. Peel it off the butter paper and refrigerate till use.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. Demould the cake on a flat surface and cut into two equal parts horizontally.
  2. Sprinkle a little the sugar syrup on the inner side of both the cake halves.
  3. Spread little chocolate ganache on the lower half and spread it evenly using a palette knife.
  4. Sandwich with the other halve of the cake, with the soaked part facing upwards and press it lightly.
  5. Spread the remaining ganache evenly on top and at the sides of the cake with the help of a palette knife, to cover the cake.
  6. Decorate the strawberry slices on the sides, place the chocolate coated strawberries over the cake and finally place the prepared chocolate decoration over it.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate till use.

Handy tip:
    Handy tip:
  1. To make the sugar syrup, combine ? cup of sugar and ¼ cup of water in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrient values per cake
Energy5398 cal
Protein83.9 g
Carbohydrates428.9 g
Fiber8.3 g
Fat463.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A2821.5 mcg
Vitamin B11.5 mg
Vitamin B20.4 mg
Vitamin B310.5 mg
Vitamin C47.6 mg
Folic Acid66.3 mcg
Calcium907.2 mg
Iron42.7 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium152.2 mg
Potassium5177.6 mg
Zinc1.4 mg
Chocolate Truffle Cake Video by Tarla Dalal

Reviews

Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 21 Aug 21 05:53 PM
5

What if we don’t have strawberries and chocolate coated strawberries at home , is it ok to decorate the cake without icings ?
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 07 Jun 21 02:30 PM
5

Not tried but seems easy. Thanks for Ur guidance
Tarla Dalal
07 Jun 21 07:40 PM
   Thank you for your feedback. Please try the recipe and share your comments with us.
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 24 May 21 12:31 PM
5

Hi , I wanted to know if baking in cooker than how many mins do I have to pre heat and how many mins do i have to keep it
Tarla Dalal
24 May 21 03:25 PM
   Preheat the pressure cooker on high flame for 15 minutes with salt at the base. Place a ring in the centre and then place the cake tin. Cook this for 30 to 40 minutes on medium flame, with the ring in the pressure cooker lid but without whistle.
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 03 Mar 21 09:34 AM
5

I made this cake for my husband''s birthday.. it turned out to be great !!!
Tarla Dalal
03 Mar 21 01:43 PM
   Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 02 Jan 21 06:34 PM
5

Hi, I''m making it for a child so can I skip the coffee in the wet ingredients?
Tarla Dalal
23 Jan 21 07:16 PM
   Hi, Yes you can skip the coffee.
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 16 Oct 20 06:14 PM
5

I am in love with this cake this is very tasty...
Tarla Dalal
17 Oct 20 10:04 AM
   Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 21 Jul 20 08:46 PM
5

This is the first time I followed the recipe word to word and I am totally satisfied. With the help of your recipe I got the exact texture of the bread that I wanted. Amazing recipe. Thank you very much !
Tarla Dalal
28 Jul 20 10:33 AM
   Abhishek, congrats on making the cake !
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 03 Jul 20 10:33 PM
5

1 cup is equal to how many ml?
Tarla Dalal
06 Jul 20 07:25 PM
   1 cup is equal to 200 ml.
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 19 Jun 20 08:07 PM
5

I found this recepie fabulous. I will surely try this. This is very easy n tempting
Tarla Dalal
16 Jul 20 11:20 AM
   Shalini, let us know how the recipe turned out.
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
 on 31 May 20 01:33 AM
5

The cake has the taste and smell of oil that is put in it. Very disappointed!
Tarla Dalal
03 Jun 20 11:42 PM
   Hi, The oil should be neutral in taste like sunflower or canola any flavoured oil used will give a smell of the oil.
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