Chocolate Cake Recipe
chocolate truffle, raspberry coulis
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Ingredients
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Cake
Chocolate Truffle
Raspberry Coulis
Method
Cake
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Chocolate Truffle
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 8
Melt the Chocolate
Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate to the cream. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- 9
Chill the Mixture
Refrigerate the chocolate mixture for at least 2 hours until it firms up.
- 10
Form Truffles
Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls. Roll in cocoa powder to coat.
Raspberry Coulis
- 11
- 12
Blend the Coulis
Remove from heat and blend the mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- 13
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in lemon juice and let cool before serving.
