Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe

This Dark Chocolate Truffle cake is incredibly rich, smooth and has the texture of a really good chocolate truffle.

My Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe is not for the faint of heart or someone who just likes chocolate.  It is a sinfully delicious, heart stopping chocolatey cake. This beautiful cake is a family recipe, and has always been a staple at Passover when leavened foods are forbidden. However, this cake is so amazing that it’s become a family favourite in my home. I make it for birthdays and special occasions frequently, especially when hosting a guest who loves chocolate or cannot tolerate gluten.  This Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake is will satisfy even the most ardent chocolate lover.

This cake is decadent. It’s incredibly rich and chocolatey, but has no added sugar to sweeten it. It’s smooth and dense and has the texture of a really good chocolate truffle. I always serve this beautiful cake with fresh whipped cream and raspberry puree. The denseness of the cake is offset by the light whipped cream and slight tartness of the raspberries in the puree. I promise when you make my Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe it will become a staple in your home as well.

TOTAL TIME

• Preparation Time – 3 minutes
• Cooking Time – 2 hours 40 minutes (including chilling in the fridge)
• Total Time – 2 hours 43 minutes

INGREDIENTS FOR DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE

All the ingredients for Flourless Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake and Raspberry Puree are easy to source from any local grocer.

Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake

• 1 lb Semi sweet chocolate
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 pinch Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups Unsalted butter, room temperature
• 6 large Egg yolks

Raspberry Puree

• 1 cup Frozen raspberries
• 1/3 cup Water
• 2 tbsp White sugar

IS THIS CAKE GLUTEN FREE?

Yes. This cake is entirely flourless and gluten free. Not only is it safe for those with gluten allergies, but it is also kosher for Passover as a result.

IS THIS CAKE SUGAR FREE?

This Dark Chocolate Truffle cake recipe, though low in sugar, cannot be called sugar free. There is no added sugar in this recipe, however even bittersweet chocolate contains some sugar. If you wish to lower the sugar in your cake, simply use a chocolate with a higher cacao percentage. Keep in mind that dark chocolate over 80% can start to taste slightly bitter, so I would suggest tasting some of your chocolate before baking with it. If you like it in it’s bar form, then it’s perfect for this cake.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY LEFTOVER EGG WHITES?

I recommend using your leftover egg whites to make my delicious Coconut Macaroons. The six egg whites from this recipe will make two batches of macaroons.

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS

CAN I USE MILK CHOCOLATE INSTEAD OF BITTERSWEET?

I would advise against using anything other than bittersweet chocolate in this recipe. This cake is so rich that only the best quality chocolate will do, and part of what makes it so delicious is the dark chocolate. If you insist on using milk chocolate, just make sure you use the highest quality.

CAN I USE A DIFFERENT KIND OF BERRIES IN MY PUREE?

Absolutely! I used raspberries in my puree because they are my favourite, and I enjoy their tartness alongside the incredibly decadent Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake. However if you’d prefer a different kind of berry puree, you could certainly use whatever you wish; just keep in mind that a sweeter berry will likely require less sugar.

CAN I USE DARK CHOCOLATE INSTEAD OF BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE?

Dark chocolate is not the same thing as bittersweet, however they are mostly interchangeable depending on your taste. Bittersweet chocolate tends to have around 70% cacao content and quite low in sugar, while Dark chocolate normally starts around 70% cacao and goes up. If you don’t have bittersweet chocolate, you can certainly substitute dark in this recipe, just make sure you keep an eye on your cacao content.

CAN I MAKE THIS LACTOSE FREE?

Definitely. My husband loves this cake, but has dairy allergies so I routinely make it with all lactose free ingredients.

EQUIPMENT FOR FLOURLESS DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE

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Below is a list of the main equipment/kitchen tools needed to make this Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake recipe, as well as the Raspberry Puree:

• Small Sauce Pan

• Glass Bowl

• Kitchen Aid Mixer – You can certainly make this cake by hand if you don’t own a mixer, but you will find it difficult to fully incorporate the butter into the chocolate mixture. I highly recommend purchasing a good mixer if you are able to do so. I adore my Kitchen Aid Professional mixer. It will also make whipping cream a breeze!

• Spatula

• 9 inch Springform Pan

• Parchment Paper – I highly recommend lining your springform pan with parchment paper as it will prevent the bottom of your flourless dark chocolate truffle cake from sticking.

COOKING DIRECTIONS

This Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake is as easy to make as it is delicious as long as you follow a few rules:

1. Make sure your butter is room temperature before adding to the chocolate, otherwise it will not mix in smoothly
2. Ensure all your butter is blended into the chocolate and egg mixture before adding the batter to your pan. The last thing you want is to bite into this delicious cake and get a blob of butter!
3. Remove your cake from the fridge before you plan on serving it: this cake tastes best at room temperature.

MAKE AHEAD STORAGE

The Raspberry Puree can be prepared in advance, but it will not save you any time because you can make it in five minutes while your cake is in the oven

This Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake will be good in the fridge for up to five days, and can be frozen easily for months. Just make sure you let it thaw to room temperature before eating it for the best results.

FINISHED DISH

Enjoy your incredibly decadent Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake!

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