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Truffle Cake in a Slow Cooker

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75 min

Truffle Cake in a Slow Cooker

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Time

75 min

Serving

10 persons

Calories

363

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Author: Antonina Blum

A moist, porous chocolate sponge cake in combination with a truffle cream with a light aroma of rum will not leave indifferent neither big chocolate lovers, nor slow cooker healthy recipes lovers. Biscuit is prepared very simply in the slow cooker!

Ingredients

  • egg: 2 piece
  • sugar: 180 g
  • vanilla sugar: 10 g
  • oil: 95 ml
  • milk: 100 ml
  • wheat flour: 130 g
  • baking powder: 1 tsp
  • cocoa powder: 60 g
  • water: 100 ml
  • cream: 500 ml (30 - 33% fat)
  • dark chocolate: 300 g
  • milk chocolate: 50 g
  • rum: 2 Tbsp

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Whip eggs with sugar, add oil (we used sunflower oil) and milk, stir.

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  2. Add flour, baking powder, cocoa powder to the liquid ingredients, mix gently.

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  3. At the very end add boiling water, stir until smooth. Smear the bottom and sides of the slow cooker bowl with a small amount of butter, pour the dough into the bowl and set the "Baking mode" for 50 minutes. After the end of the program, open the lid and don't remove the sponge cake for another 20 minutes.

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  4. Ready sponge cake remove from the bowl of the slow cooker and cool.

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  5. Cut the sponge cake into 2 cakes with a knife or a special string.

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  6. Cut one half of the sponge cake to the size of a detachable form (in the recipe, a form with a diameter of 18 cm was used) and place the cake in it. The second half of the sponge cake can be stored in the freezer.

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  7. Smash chocolate into pieces and melt in a water bath. Add the rum and set aside to cool to room temperature. Whip cream until soft peaks and gradually add chocolate into the whipping cream, stir with a spoon until smooth.

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  8. Carefully pour the truffle cream over the sponge cake and gently knock on the table with the cake shape so that the cream is evenly distributed, cover the form with foil or film and put in the fridge overnight or better for a day.

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  9. After cooling, sprinkle the top of the cake with cocoa powder.

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History of the Truffle Cake in a Slow Cooker:

The origin of the Truffle Cake is shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have been created in France in the 19th century. The traditional Truffle Cake is a rich chocolate dessert, which is filled with a luxurious ganache made with cream and chocolate. Over the years, many variations of the cake have been created, with different flavor combinations and cooking methods. The slow cooker version of the Truffle Cake is a modern twist on this classic dessert.

Tips and Tricks for Truffle Cake in a Slow Cooker Recipe:

  • To make sure the cake is moist, do not overbake it. Check it with a toothpick after 40 minutes and if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • Use a good quality chocolate for the ganache. We recommend a dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a rich and intense flavor.
  • Make sure the chocolate is completely melted before adding it to the whipped cream. If the chocolate is not melted properly, it can cause lumps in the ganache.
  • Chill the cake in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend together and the ganache to set properly.

Tips for presenting the dish:

  • Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for a beautiful presentation.
  • If you don't have a detachable form, you can make the cake directly in the slow cooker bowl and serve it straight from the bowl.
  • Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and a few fresh berries for a pop of color and flavor.

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