Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Ganache, Chocolate Rum Truffle, Whipped Crème
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Ingredients
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Cake
Raspberry Ganache
Chocolate Rum Truffle
Whipped Crème
Method
Cake
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- 3
- 4
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 5
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Raspberry Ganache
- 6
Prepare the Raspberries
In a saucepan, heat the fresh raspberries over medium heat until they break down, about 5-7 minutes. Strain the mixture to remove seeds and set aside.
- 7
Make the Ganache
In another saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth. Add the raspberry puree and mix well.
- 8
Cool the Ganache
Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring it over the cooled chocolate cake.
Chocolate Rum Truffle
- 9
Prepare the Truffle Mixture
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it simmers. Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Stir in the rum and mix well.
- 10
Chill the Mixture
Refrigerate the truffle mixture for about 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
- 11
Form the Truffles
Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls. Roll the truffles in cocoa powder to coat.
Whipped Crème
- 12
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
- 13
Serve
Serve the whipped crème alongside the flourless chocolate cake, raspberry ganache, and chocolate rum truffles.