Chocolate Orange Truffle Cake

A rich, chilled dark chocolate cake flavored with orange zest and folded with whipped cream for a truffle-like texture.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 890.9 kcals 5345.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.6 grams 339.4 grams
Fat 71 grams 425.8 grams
Protein 6.4 grams 38.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
500
g
1
piece
Plain Chocolate
shavings for decoration
Dairy
100
g
Unsalted Butter
very soft
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest only
1
piece
Crystallised Orange Zest
thin strips for decoration

Steps

  • Melt the chocolate gently in a basin over a pan of hot water.
  • Stir in the soft butter and orange zest until well combined.
  • Cool the mixture briefly in cold water without letting it set.
  • Whip the cream and icing sugar together until thick but soft.
  • Fold the whipped cream thoroughly into the chocolate mixture.
  • Spread the mix into a spring-form ring on a flat plate and level the top.
  • Refrigerate for at least three hours until firm.
  • Remove the ring by running a warm damp cloth around the edge.
  • Decorate with chocolate shavings and crystallised zest before serving chilled.