Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Chocolate Truffle Cake

Of all the chocolate cakes I have made - and I have made quite a few - this is our favourite chocolate cake. Which is why I am quite surprised that I haven't posted this one before!


But wait, there is a good reason for it - you see, I've never been able to click any pictures for this cake. No one has the patience for pictures to be clicked. The moment the frosting is on the cake, it has to be cut and eaten.


Even this time, I had just 3 'neat' slices to click pictures of. And just take a look at what my daughter resorted to while I tried to set the plates for the pictures:






Does this give you an idea of how good this cake is?! Yes, this cake is really that good. Even if I have to say it myself. So good that even you would want to lick your fingers and the plate long after the last crumb is devoured. Very very chocolately, soft and moist....what more could you possibly want from a chocolate cake?
















Perfect entry, I think, for the 'Best Chocolate Cake' event hosted by Divya!

Edited to add...My apologies to all who land on this page and don't find a recipe. Please email me for the recipe.
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43 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 30, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    Wowwwwwwww! Yummmmmmax! Im drooling all over my notebook :)
    Bookmarked!

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  2. SwapnaMarch 30, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Wow!!!! I am also drooling over here!!! Will definitely making this soon...Bookmarked!

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  3. ChamMarch 30, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Drool worthy no wonder none gives u time to click! That looks excellent!

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  4. NithyaMarch 30, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    I am drooling here.. the cake looks fantastic and damn perfect.. yummmm.. I am such a chocoholic and this one is too much for me.. :)

    Would surely try it soon. I don't get self raising flour here. So what do it replace it with???

    Nithya
    www.4thsensecooking.com
    www.nitsarts.blogspot.com
    fourthsensesamayal@gmail.com

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  5. UnknownMarch 30, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    I can eat chocolate cake even after I am totally full, that's how much I like it. I am still learning to bake, so it will take time to get to your stage. But, I have a question, I do not need eggs and I know people substitute it with milk. Do you have any idea about the measurements?

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  6. Sailaja DamodaranMarch 30, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    yummy.......

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  7. SanMarch 30, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Perfect,moist n a chocolaty yummy yum cake.Iam getting way much irresistible.Glad that your daughter like it,nice way of portraying it :) Really a gorgeous cake.

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  8. sayantaniMarch 30, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    I call it the king of cakes. simply love it and now you have got me drooling here with this ravishing picture. perfect.

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  9. RV @ Food for 7 StagesMarch 30, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Gorgeous Gorgeous Cake!! I looks so moist and rich. wish I can have a piece of it.

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  10. Madhuri Krishna BhatMarch 30, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    Delicious cake and photography is just awesome.Crytsal clear

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  11. notyet100March 30, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    love the first click,,,;-)

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  12. Annmarie KostykMarch 30, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Wow does that look sinfully decadent or what?! On my list of thinks to bake! Thanks.

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  13. Veggie HutMarch 30, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    awesome..must hv tasted heavenly.. cant blame ur daughter.. its the cake ..:)

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  14. Priya SureshMarch 30, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Awesome cake, looks absolutely divine..

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  15. Sarah NaveenMarch 30, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Awesome!! Awesome!! nice pics..looks so yummy!!!

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  16. HayleyMarch 30, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Superb and yummy cake! I've got the same plates as you have shown in the pics!

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  17. MonaMarch 30, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    YUMM!

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  18. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverMarch 31, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    I immediate bookmark this recipe, and try it out soon, my family love chocolate cake.

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  19. Divya KuduaMarch 31, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    TEMPTING!! Seriously..I am drooling over that pic..Love the chocolatey goodness anytime of the day..God,I have so many recipes to try,including your Fudge Cake..:):).BOOKMARKED!!

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  20. SuparnaMarch 31, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    hey AD,
    damn gud! I wanna try this one for sure :) I'm in love with the cake ;)can imagine how yummy the cake must've bn by seeing ur kiddo enjoy it ...peacefully :)
    TC
    Enjoy
    God bless

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  21. FinlaMarch 31, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    I would lick like that too, just so so super super yumm.

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  22. AlkaMarch 31, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    This looks so perfect..awesome..and loved the first pic..so very cute :-)

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  23. LebouffeMarch 31, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    That's so cute.. :)

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  24. SumaMarch 31, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Awesome, awesome.. am still drooling and dreaming about that choc fudge cake and now this!! wow!! Bookmarked!

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  25. TinaMarch 31, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Soooo soft and delicious cake...

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  26. sraMarch 31, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    It looks really v good. Like the clarity in the last picture, the texture really shows up.

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  27. SomaApril 1, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    That is one awesome picture! I would lick it the same way too :-)

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  28. Cooking FoodieApril 1, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Cake looks gorgeous and ingredients are yum... blueberry jam-wow... will definitely try it... and try to not lick the plate :)

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  29. ParitaApril 1, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    What gorgeous pics! Cake looks divine! Any substitute for blackberry or blueberry jam? We dont find these jam's so easily in india..hence asked.

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  30. suviApril 1, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    Thank you ladies, do let me know how it turns out when you make it.

    Nithya, just add 2 tsps of baking powder to 250 gms of plain flour. Never done this before but hope it works for you.

    Priya, I have never substituted eggs with milk but Google says 250 ml milk for every egg.

    Parita, I am guessing strawberry jam (seedless) should be perfect. The original recipe called for blackberry, I used blueberry and it was perfect, so I guess so would strawberry, or for that matter any seedless berry jam.

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  31. Aparna S MallyaApril 2, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    looks goooood!

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  32. Divya KuduaApril 2, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Have you sent this entry to my mail yet??

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  33. AnnApril 3, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    Ooohhh, I love how PERFECT your frosting looks. I made a truffle cake too for my birthday last year, and was perplexed as to what the "truffle" part meant (thinking truffles as in mushrooms) until Simran of Bombay Foodie set me straight.

    The jam is an interesting touch!

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  34. pierreApril 3, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    i see that cake is just moist as I like !! bravo to you !! Cheers de Pierre à Paris

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  35. CurryLeafApril 4, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Yum Its delicious.Love the pic of your daughter.Droolworthy cake.I am sure you had no leftovers after clicking was over. :D Enjoy

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  36. Chef Dennis LittleyApril 5, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    This looks incredible......mmmmm I love chocolate cake!!

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  37. DeeApril 6, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    I don't blame her! I love a good chocolate cake, but hardly ever bother with new recipes because they're all somewhat me too. I have never seen a choc cake recipe with jam in it. Can you taste the jam? I've got to try this!

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  38. SunshinemomApril 6, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Your daughter has done justice:). I can't keep my eyes off it. The one on the header is as good! Both the cakes are absolutely fudgy:)

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  39. suviApril 8, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    Ann, I on the other hand, always thought of truffles as chocolates for a longggg time :)

    Dee, no, you can't taste the jam at all!

    SM, curry Leaf, actually I was quite kicked seeing her do that!

    Aparna, Chef Dennis, Pierre, thanks for visiting and your lovely comments.

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  40. LoriApril 30, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Looks so good! This is one of those chocolate cakes that I just HAVE to make.

    Love the pic of your child!

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  41. VinithaOctober 24, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Hi Aqua......I'm not someone who comments or posts on anyone's wall....but I JUST HAD TO now. I'm someone who loves baking but started doing so only in the past few months thanks to a welcome sabbatical from the rigors of corporate life :-) I just made this chocolate truffle cake of yours and....yes......my kids practically demolished a pan of the cake before it even cooled properly........THANK YOU for sharing it :-)

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  42. lihathecolourfullikersNovember 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    hi. can I substitute butter with
    vegetable oil?

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  43. suviNovember 6, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Hi liha, I have never used veg oil for this cake, but here's what you could do: beat the sugar and eggs firts till light and fluffy and tripled in volume. Then with the beaters still running, pour in the oil in a thin stream into the beaten eggs. Beat till properly combined and proceed with the recipe.

    Look forward to hearing how it works.

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