Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe

Inspired by La Famiglia Giorgio's Restaurant
Time2h
Serves12

decadent layers of chocolate cake and fondant

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Ingredients

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Cake Layers

Chocolate Ganache Filling

Fondant

Decorations (optional)

Method

Cake Layers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven and Pans

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Finally, stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake Layers

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Ganache Filling

  1. 6

    Heat the Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

  2. 7

    Combine with Chocolate

    Remove from heat and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

  3. 8

    Cool the Ganache

    Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature before using it as a filling.

Fondant

  1. 9

    Melt the Marshmallows

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows and water. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the marshmallows are melted and smooth.

  2. 10

    Add Powdered Sugar

    Gradually add the powdered sugar to the melted marshmallows, stirring until a dough forms. Knead the fondant on a powdered sugar-dusted surface until it is smooth and pliable.

  3. 11

    Roll Out the Fondant

    Roll out the fondant to a thickness of about 1/4 inch to cover the cake.

Assemble and Decorate

  1. 12

    Layer the Cake

    Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top, then place the second layer on top.

  2. 13

    Cover with Fondant

    Carefully drape the rolled fondant over the cake, smoothing it out with your hands to eliminate any air bubbles.

  3. 14

    Decorate (optional)

    If desired, use edible gold dust and chocolate shavings to decorate the top of the cake.

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