Submitted by Fiona G.
This decadent chocolate cake is a show stopper. A rich brownie style base, studded with chewy California dates, is topped with two layers of creamy ganache, sticky date syrup and grated chocolate, resulting in a cake that’s out of this world!
Serves: 8.
Date Truffle Layer Cake
Description
This decadent chocolate cake is a show stopper. A rich brownie style base, studded with chewy California dates, is topped with two layers of creamy ganache, sticky date syrup and grated chocolate, resulting in a cake that’s out of this world!
Ingredients
Cake
Sweet Chocolate layer
White Chocolate Layer
Instructions
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First prepare brownie base.
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Pre-heat oven to 350F.
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In a large bowl mix together butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add beaten eggs.
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Place chocolate in a heat proof bowl and microwave for 80 seconds. Stir the chocolate to melt any lumps. Wait 2 minutes then add to butter mix and stir to mix well. Add flour, cocoa powder and dates and stir until just combined. Pour into a parchment lined springform pan (8” diameter) and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool. Do not remove cake from pan.
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Next prepare mousse layers:
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Whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form. Melt sweet chocolate for 80 seconds in a heat proof bowl in the microwave. Allow to cool for 2 minutes then pour over whipped cream and stir until well combined. Pour over cooled cake and smooth out with a spatula.
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Repeat with white chocolate to create second mousse layer. Pour over sweet chocolate mousse layer and smooth out with a spatula.
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Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes.
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When ready to serve, drizzle date syrup over cake and garnish with grated chocolate and dates.