A while back HERE I was tagged...I passed this tag onto a few of my lovely friends, one of which was Emily from Sugar and Meringue, she asked, as she had already done this before, not so long ago - if she could change the Rules and I thought why not!! So as it is the season to be jolly, tra la la la laa! she suggested 'My favourite Holiday Recipe' for which you have to post your favourite one on your blog and pass the honour onto 7 other blogging friends...what fun!
...and although I had tagged her, because we changed it, she tagged me back! hehehe!
So heres my recipe...(this is soo easy, it was given to me by an old friend, but it is from the Blue River Cafe cook book) its easy and perfect for making in advance, as you can leave it to chill in the fridge.
chocolate truffle cake, Tartufo di cioccolato
450g extra bitter chocolate broken into pieces ( but seriously, use your favourite chocolate...it works brilliantly with milk chocolate...very decadent!)
1L double cream at room temperature
cocoa powder
- Line a 25 x 5cm cake tin with cling film or use a cake tin with a removable base.Very slowly melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
- It is essential that the water does not touch the bowl and that the chocolate is not stirred.
- As soon as the chocolate becomes liquid remove the bowl from the pan.
- Let the chocolate cool slightly but do not allow to set.
- Whisk the cream in a large bowl until it forms very soft peaks.
- Take a large spoonful of the cream and quickly fold it into the chocolate until it is completely combined and there is no white visible then immediately fold this mixture into the cream stir to combine and pour into the prepared cake tin.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before turning out on to a plate.
- Dust with cocoa powder.
This Recipe Serves 10
or
1 BIG FAT GREEDY person like me!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
This cake is more like a glorious stodgy torte...but is soo delicious...and although it was never advertised as a holiday recipe...it is one of those yummy treats that you can allow yourself during the holiday season...for an alternative to christmas pud...you could add a raspberry or strawberry coulis or you could even add a few raisens into the mixture! have a go girls...your friends & family will love you for it!
MY 7 FRIENDS THAT I WILL BE SENDING THIS TAG TOO ARE :-
vintage pretty and shabby
Yvestown
Helle Greer
Diary of a Tinyholder
Mary Poppins
Vintage Tea
At home with MelMel
Love Happy x!
or
1 BIG FAT GREEDY person like me!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
This cake is more like a glorious stodgy torte...but is soo delicious...and although it was never advertised as a holiday recipe...it is one of those yummy treats that you can allow yourself during the holiday season...for an alternative to christmas pud...you could add a raspberry or strawberry coulis or you could even add a few raisens into the mixture! have a go girls...your friends & family will love you for it!MY 7 FRIENDS THAT I WILL BE SENDING THIS TAG TOO ARE :-
vintage pretty and shabby
Yvestown
Helle Greer
Diary of a Tinyholder
Mary Poppins
Vintage Tea
At home with MelMel
Love Happy x!
Thanks hun will do today!X
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ReplyDeleteThanks for tagging me. Ooh, I'll have to have a think on my fav xmas recipe!
Sian x
Thank you for that tag... I have just the recipe! I will post later this week if ok!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
That looks gorgeous but dangerous - I'd need a while new wardrobe after eating that!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds absolutely delicious. A perfect treat for Christmas! x
ReplyDeleteSorry meant to do.....got busy...will do on my half day tomorrow!x
ReplyDeletePortion sizes?! I have never found a recipe book that got it right?! Presumably you just double the quantities so there's enough for seconds and a bit for the lunch box?! t.xx
ReplyDeleteHi there....i've done it......xxx
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