Drunken Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe | Valentines Day Dessert Recipe (2024)

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This Drunken Chocolate Truffle Cake is made with a moist chocolate cake recipe, chocolate truffle filling & chocolate frosting – all infused with chocolate liqueur for a delicious “drunken” cake!

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One of the questions I’m asked most often about my recipes is where I find inspiration and how I come up with ideas. It’s both an easy and difficult question to answer because the truth is that inspiration can come from just about anywhere.

Sometimes I’m at a restaurant (although not much these days, ha!) and something on the menu catches my eye. Maybe it’s a flavor combination that sounds fun and I want to turn it into a cookie. Maybe it’s a cheesecake I eat and want to recreate. I often get requests from family and friends at this point too. Several years ago, a friend asked me to come up with something “cannoli” and this Cannoli Poke Cake was born (which has now been copied over and over and over). Ever since making that cake, I realized I LOVE the flavors of cannoli and have lots of recipes that are inspired by the flavors.

Other times it’s as simple as buying something at the grocery store, like fruit, that doesn’t get eaten and I think, “What can I make with this so that it doesn’t go bad?”

Along similar lines, I was in the liquor store several weeks ago getting wine as a gift for someone when I walked past a bottle of Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and it stopped me dead in my tracks. I thought, “Now there’s something that needs to go in a cake. Yum!” The next thing I though of was chocolate truffles and this Drunken Chocolate Truffle Cake was born!

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Making this delectable little cake begins with making the cake layers. This cake is a chocolate version of my lovely new Moist Vanilla Cake. I’m a big fan and have used it a couple times lately. If you’ve ever had my Best Chocolate Cake, then you know it really is fabulous. But I’ve always wanted a great butter-based chocolate cake and this is definitely it!

Once the layers are baked, they are brushed with the chocolate liqueur. Are you bursting with excitement yet?

The layers of chocolate cake are then filled with layers of chocolate truffle, which is super similar to chocolate ganache. This ganache is a bit thicker than regular ganache though, and it’s made with the Godiva Chocolate Liqueur. Oh my goodness, yum!

And then of course there’s the chocolate frosting made with melted chocolate and more chocolate liqueur that really takes it over the top! So chocolatey and fudgy!

Top off the cake with a chocolate liqueur ganache drizzle and some chocolate truffles and you’ve got yourself a chocolate cake that is not only delicious, but spiked! Does it get any better?!?

This cake is to die for! Totally melts in your mouth and definitely carries the liqueur well. The cake doesn’t overly taste of alcohol, since the liqueur literally tastes like chocolate as well. The cake just has a bit of that alcoholic flavor to it. If you wanted to use something that has a more obvious flavor to it, you could totally swap out the chocolate liqueur for something like Baileys or Kahlua, which I’m always a huge fan of. Either way, this cake is drunk, chocolate and fabulous! And if you really want it over the top, pour a little more liqueur onto your plate when you serve it. Fantastic!!

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Drunken Chocolate Truffle Cake

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  • Author: Life, Love and Sugar
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 Slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This Drunken Chocolate Truffle Cake is made with a moist chocolate cake, chocolate truffle filling and chocolate frosting that are all infused with chocolate liqueur for a delicious “drunken” cake!

Ingredients

TRUFFLE FILLING

  • 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tbsp (90ml) Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
  • 5 tbsp (75ml) heavy whipping cream

CHOCOLATE CAKE

  • 1 3/4 cup (228g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (85g) natural unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) milk
  • 1/3 cup Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

FROSTING

  • 1 1/4 cups (280g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 5 tbsp (35g) Hershey’s dark cocoa powder
  • 6 cups (690g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

GANACHE TOPPING

  • 6 oz (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 tbsp Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
  • 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream

ADDITIONAL

  • 8 Lidor Truffles
  • Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, for serving

Instructions

TO MAKE THE TRUFFLE FILLING:

1. Add the chocolate chips to a medium sized bowl.
2. Combine the chocolate liqueur and heavy cream in a microwave safe measuring cup and microwave just until it begins to boil.
3. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate chips and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Cover and put the chocolate mixture in the fridge until cooled.

TO MAKE THE CAKE LAYERS:

4. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare three 8 inch cake pans with non-stick baking spray and parchment paper in the bottom.
5. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
6. Add the butter, sugar, oil and vanilla extract to and large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.
7. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until mostly combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
8. Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.
9. Slowly add the milk and mix until well combined. The batter will look curdled, but that’s ok.
10. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated. Do not over mix the batter.
11. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
12. Remove cakes from the oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Reserve the chocolate liqueur for the cake layers for later.

TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

12. Add the butter to a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth.
13. Add the melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
14. Add the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
15. Add about half of the powdered sugar, salt and half of the liqueur and mix until well combined.
16. Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
17. Add the remaining liqueur as needed to get the right consistency of frosting. Set frosting aside.

TO BUILD AND FINISH THE CAKE:

18. To layer the cake, first use a large serrated knife to remove the domes from the tops of the cakes so they are flat. See my tips on how to level a cake and how to stack a cake.
19. Place the first cake layer on a serving plate or on a cardboard cake circle.
20. Add the chocolate liqueur for the chocolate cake that was reserved before to a small bowl and use a pastry brush to brush the cake with about 1/2 of the liqueur.
21. Pipe a dam around the edge of the cake layer with some of the chocolate frosting.
22. Spread about 1/2 of the chocolate truffle filling on top of the cake, in the center of the dam.
23. Add the second layer of cake, then repeat steps 20 thru 22.
24. Add the third and final layer of cake on top.
25. Frost the top and outside of the cake with the remaining chocolate frosting. You can refer tomy tutorial for frosting a smooth cake, if you’d like.
26. To make the ganache topping, add the chocolate chips to a medium sized bowl (see my tips on making chocolate ganache).
27. Combine the heavy whipping cream and chocolate liqueur in a microwave-safe measuring cup and microwave until it just begins to boil.
28. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
29. Drizzle the chocolate ganache around the edges of the cake, then fill in the center. See my tips on making a chocolate drip cake.
30. Use the remaining frosting to pipe swirls around the edge of the cake, then top the swirls with Lindor truffles.
31. Refrigerate the cake if it’ll sit for more than 24 hours. Cake is best served at room temperature and should last best for about 3 days. Serve slices of cake with little drizzle of the chocolate liqueur on the plate, if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 1103
  • Sugar: 114.3 g
  • Sodium: 301.3 mg
  • Fat: 56.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 138.2 g
  • Protein: 12.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 140.7 mg

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  • Cakes and Cupcakes
  • Holidays
  • Recipes
  • Sweets and Treats
  • Valentine's Day

Enjoy!

Drunken Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe | Valentines Day Dessert Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between chocolate cake and chocolate truffle cake? ›

A regular chocolate cake has a fluffy, light texture, making it a good pick for people who like a less dense cake. On the other hand, the chocolate truffle cake is thicker and fudgier. This gives a richer, more rewarding munch that chocolate lovers cherish.

Why is it called wacky cake? ›

Wacky cake is considered wacky not only because the recipe lacks any dairy or eggs but also because all the ingredients for this cake are mixed directly in the pan it is baked in. This recipe goes against the most popular methods for mixing cake batters, especially since there is no bowl or whisk necessary.

What is a truffle bomb cake? ›

Description. Dark moist chocolate cake filled with a silky chocolate pudding and chocolate mousse completely enrobed in a smooth dark chocolate ganache. Item #: 1215. Serves 8-12. Wholesale Customers: 4 units/case.

Why is it called chocolate truffle cake? ›

The name 'truffle' came from the chocolate balls' strong physical resemblance to the valuable truffle fungus once he had covered his invention in cocoa powder. Nowadays, there are numerous varieties of truffles depending on the unique appearances of chocolate truffles across different countries.

What is special about truffle cake? ›

The truffle is made with pure dark chocolate, fresh dairy cream and a dash of butter. The rich, moist and fudgy dense chocolate sponge is also made with pure dark chocolate (instead of cocoa powder), butter and sugar. Best consumed on the day of purchase.

Why are chocolate truffles so expensive? ›

The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate. They also have a short shelf life. Truffles require a very specific climate to grow and require lots of oak trees, that's why they're often found in woodland.

Why is it called depression cake? ›

Depression Cake, also known as Wacky Cake or War Cake (among other names), originated in the Great Depression. It is a cake made without milk, eggs, or butter. These were all ingredients that were hard to come by during the Great Depression and at wartime.

Why is it called Devil Dog cake? ›

With a layer of cream filling sandwiched between two layers of devil's food cake, Devil Dogs became a tasty single-serving treat in the mid-1920s. Drake's first started making the cakes in 1926. During World War I, the legend goes that German soldiers took to calling U.S. Marines "devil dogs" for their tenacity.

Why is it called Devil's Food Cake? ›

Devil's Food Cake

There are a few theories as to how it got its name. One, it's the decadent counterpart to angel food cake. Two, it's sinfully delicious. Finally, devil's food cake came about during a time when food that was spicy, rich, or dark was described as deviled, like deviled ham and deviled eggs.

What are devil dog cakes? ›

Two devils food cakes sandwich a layer of our classic, fan-favorite Drake's vanilla-flavored creme. Between the fluffy cakes and the melt-in-your-mouth creme, Devil Dogs will forever pair perfectly with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.

What is Belgian chocolate truffle cake? ›

Cake Description

Belgium Truffle, Rich chocolate cake covered with rich chocolate mousse and enrobed with liquid chocolate ganache. Note the images, shade, size, design of the cake are only indicative in nature.

What is an exotic cake? ›

For a Cake lover… Rich fresh cream sponge layers filled with beautiful toppings in different layers is an ideal gift for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. We have a variety of cake flavors like choco fudge cake, honey rainbow cake, Irish coffee cake, Lychee smash cake.

Why is it called German chocolate cake? ›

A common misconception is that German Chocolate Cake comes from Germany. In fact, the name comes from American baker, Samuel German, who developed a type of dark baking chocolate in 1852. The baking chocolate was then named Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate in honor of German.

What does ganache mean? ›

ga·​nache (ˌ)gä-ˈnäsh. gə- : a sweet creamy chocolate mixture used especially as a filling or frosting.

What's the difference between truffle chocolate and regular chocolate? ›

However, unlike regular chocolate-coated candies, chocolate truffles change the chocolate's composition by melding it with heavy cream. Blending chocolate with boiling cream results in a rich, thick mixture known as ganache, which is similar to velvety icing but not as spreadable.

What's the difference between chocolate and chocolate truffles? ›

However, the big difference between a classic piece of chocolate and a truffle is that the truffle will also contain a ganache, a creamy paste which is created by mixing chocolate with cream.

What is a truffle vs chocolate? ›

The name “truffle” comes from their resemblance to mushroom-like fungus, considered a delicacy of the same name. The main ingredient besides chocolate is heavy cream. Basically, all truffles are fine chocolate and cream with a ganache filling.

Is chocolate fudge and truffle same? ›

Chocolate fudge is made by crystallized sugar which contains milk, sugar, and butter, while chocolate truffle contains chocolate and heavy cream rolled in the cocoa powder and looks more like candy.

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