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Perfect Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake

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Indulge in a slice of heaven with this decadent chocolate raspberry truffle cake featuring rich chocolate layers and a creamy raspberry filling.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (250 grams) bittersweet chocolate, chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) raspberry jam, without seeds
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) raspberry cocktail concentrate, thawed and not diluted
  • 1 –1/4 oz (7 grams) packet of plain gelatin
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (375 milliliters) heavy cream (35%)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) raspberry or orange liqueur, optional
  • 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
  • Two 9-inch (23 centimeters) round chocolate cake layers
  • 2 cups (500 milliliters) fresh raspberries
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, combine raspberry jam and raspberry cocktail concentrate. Sprinkle gelatin over this mixture and let it stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat the raspberry mixture gently until gelatin is dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add melted chocolate, raspberry mixture, liqueur (if using), and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
  5. Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a thin layer of the chocolate-raspberry mixture over the top.
  6. Arrange fresh raspberries over the cream layer.
  7. Top with the second cake layer, pressing down gently.
  8. Frost the top and sides with the remaining chocolate-raspberry mixture.
  9. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Notes

For easier frosting, ensure the cream is not over-whipped. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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