Monday, 20 February 2012

Rich Truffle Mud Cake


This very rich cake is perfect for the grand finale to a dinner party, and should be made a day ahead and served cold. The cake is almost like a huge truffle in texture; note that no flour is used.



  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 400g dark chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup thick cream
  • 1/3 cup Cointreau
  1. Preheat oven to moderate. Grease and line deep 22 cm round cake pan.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer about 5 minutes or until thick and creamy. Gradually beat in barely warm chocolate; beat until combined.
  3. Using metal spoon, gently fold in combined cream and liqueur. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  4. Place pan in baking dish; pour enough boiling water into dish to come halfway up side of pan.
  5. Bake cake in moderate oven 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan.
  6. Turn cake onto serving plate, cover, refrigerate overnight. Serve dusted with a little sifted cocoa, if desired. 
Serves 12

Tips
Any type of liqueur can be substituted for the citrus-flavored Cointreau.
This cake is delicious served with fresh raspberries and fresh raspberry coulis.

Source: The Australian Women's Weekly

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