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Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
Tarla Dalal
27 June, 2017
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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 recipe - How to make Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cake Recipe, Eggless Chocolate Dessert
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
3 Mins
Total Time
18 Mins
Makes
1 cake
Ingredients
For The Chocolate Sponge
6 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp instant coffee powder
1/2 cup curd (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
- Combine the instant coffee powder and ¼ cup of warm water in a small bowl and mix well.
- Combine the curds, oil and coffee-water mixture in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk. Keep aside.
- Sieve the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add the curd mixture and 2 tbsp of water and fold gently using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter tin lined with butter paper and dusted with plain flour.
- Tap it slightly to even out the mixture.
- Bake it in a preheated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 40 minutes. Keep aside to cool completely.
For the chocolate ganache
- Heat the fresh cream in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the flame, add the chocolate, wait for 2 minutes.
- Mix very well using a flat spoon, till the mixture is smooth.
- Keep aside to cool completely.
For the chocolate decoration
- Line a tray with butter paper and keep aside.
- Pour the melted chocolate in the piping bag, cut the tip of the bag (as per the thickness required)
- Pipe out different shapes and design, as per you likings on the butter paper.
- Refrigerate it for 30 minutes or till it sets.
- Peel it off the butter paper and refrigerate till use.
How to proceed
- Demould the cake on a flat surface and cut into two equal parts horizontally.
- Sprinkle a little the sugar syrup on the inner side of both the cake halves.
- Spread little chocolate ganache on the lower half and spread it evenly using a palette knife.
- Sandwich with the other halve of the cake, with the soaked part facing upwards and press it lightly.
- 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.
- Decorate the strawberry slices on the sides, place the chocolate coated strawberries over the cake and finally place the prepared chocolate decoration over it.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate till use.
Handy tip:
- 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.
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Sonal desai
Oct. 27, 2022, 4:19 p.m.
I always follow mam ''s recipe as they are very simple & easy to make.. I have tried many cake recipes but in cooker.. Now I wish to buy an oven,so can u plz suggest some good options for d same..
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 27, 2022, 4:19 p.m.
Hi Sonal, You can refer to this link of cake recipes and make various cakes in the oven https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Eggless-Cakes-Cakes-Indian-Cake-Recipes-264
Foodie #671108
May 8, 2021, 5:10 a.m.
I have tried your recipe. It cooked well but cracked from the sides on top. I don''t know what went wrong. Could you please help me out.
Shalini
March 10, 2021, 1:29 p.m.
I found this recepie fabulous. I will surely try this. This is very easy n tempting
Tarla Dalal
March 10, 2021, 1:29 p.m.
Shalini, let us know how the recipe turned out.
Sonal desai
Dec. 26, 2020, 12:52 p.m.
Hello,I m a big fan of mam & u all also regularly respond to queries even in her absence tat is very much commendable.. I make cakes in cooker as I m not having an oven.. Now I wish to purchase one so can u pls suggest which ''ll b d best one ?? Waiting for ur reply..
Abhishek
Nov. 3, 2020, 3:15 p.m.
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
Nov. 3, 2020, 3:15 p.m.
Abhishek, congrats on making the cake !
bhavna
Sept. 30, 2020, 5:47 p.m.
I made this cake for my husband''s birthday.. it turned out to be great !!!
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 30, 2020, 5:47 p.m.
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Radhika Nagar
Aug. 19, 2020, 2:43 p.m.
Not tried but seems easy. Thanks for Ur guidance
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 19, 2020, 2:43 p.m.
Thank you for your feedback. Please try the recipe and share your comments with us.
Shreya Soni
Aug. 4, 2020, 11:17 p.m.
The cake has the taste and smell of oil that is put in it. Very disappointed!
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 4, 2020, 11:17 p.m.
Hi, The oil should be neutral in taste like sunflower or canola any flavoured oil used will give a smell of the oil.
Sapna
April 17, 2020, 8:59 p.m.
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
April 17, 2020, 8:59 p.m.
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.
ARTEE KAPOOR
Feb. 13, 2020, 10:33 a.m.
Tarla Dalal
Feb. 13, 2020, 10:33 a.m.
Artee, thanks for the feedback. Happy cooking.
Meenu
Nov. 1, 2018, 8:58 a.m.
Can u please tell mein gms how much cream n chocolate is used
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 1, 2018, 8:58 a.m.
Approximately, 300gm of chocolate and 150gm of fresh cream.
Andrew Macmilan
Sept. 28, 2018, 1:48 p.m.
I am going to make this cake for my wife.
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 28, 2018, 1:48 p.m.
Andrew, super, remember to update us on how the cake came out.
Dr. Manmeet kaur
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:56 p.m.
Can we use fresh malai or amul cream for choclate ganache preparation?
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:56 p.m.
Hi, Use amul fresh cream and not malai..
Nirmita
Aug. 6, 2018, 1:33 p.m.
How much grams cake made from this measurements?
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 6, 2018, 1:33 p.m.
Hi, Makes approx 1 1/2kg of the cake.
khushali
July 10, 2017, 2:20 p.m.
1 cup is equal to how many ml?
Tarla Dalal
July 10, 2017, 2:20 p.m.
1 cup is equal to 200 ml.
Bhawna
May 4, 2017, 8:34 a.m.
I am in love with this cake this is very tasty...
Tarla Dalal
May 4, 2017, 8:34 a.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Nik Ira
Sept. 20, 2016, 5:17 p.m.
Hi, I''m making it for a child so can I skip the coffee in the wet ingredients?
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 20, 2016, 5:17 p.m.
Hi, Yes you can skip the coffee.
Gayathri
Sept. 15, 2016, 12:35 p.m.
Hi.. i tried baking this recipe. 200 degree Celsius for 40 mins.. preheated. Unfortunately inside when i checked about the cooking, the flour sticked to the tooth pick.. Though it came fluffy outside.. what should i do?
Surjit kaur
April 25, 2016, 5:08 p.m.
Yes, I always follow your receipts. Superb it turned out,delicious ..
Tarla Dalal
April 25, 2016, 5:08 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback.
Stuti
Feb. 23, 2016, 4:59 p.m.
Hi, can this be made in a pressure cooker?
Veera
Jan. 10, 2015, 4:25 p.m.
What if we don?t have strawberries and chocolate coated strawberries at home , is it ok to decorate the cake without icings ?
Shikha
Sept. 5, 2014, 4:50 p.m.
What is the quantity of sugar in sugar syrup.
CakenGifts.in
Aug. 2, 2013, 11:42 a.m.
I Love this cake recipe.I made it for kids birthday party. Cake was very delicious,full of flavor and Kids LOVED it very much. Thanks for sharing GREAT cake recipe. http://www.cakengifts.in/cake-delivery-in-chanakyapuri-delhi http://www.cakengifts.in/cake-delivery-in-chittaranjan-park-delhi http://www.cakengifts.in/cake-delivery-in-connaught-place-delhi
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 2, 2013, 11:42 a.m.
Thank you very much.
Swati
June 19, 2013, 10:30 p.m.
Chocolate truffle cake, this cake recipe is just perfect.. followed step by step.. and it was so easy to make.. In first try i could make this cake for my mom''s birthday. Thank you for the recipe.. Please keep posting more such recipes.
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