Chocolate-Orange Truffle Cake
This dessert is a perfect match for everything you want out of a simple and pleasant Christmas: It requires no meticulous decoration or laborious mise en place, can be made…
Instructions
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With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with parchment paper. Line the side of the pan with a strip of parchment paper about 3 inches (7.5 cm) high, letting it rise above the edge of the pan.
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In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
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Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.
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Tightly wrap the base and around the outside of the pan with a double layer of foil, letting it rise above the edge of the pan. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
This dessert is a perfect match for everything you want out of a simple and pleasant Christmas: It requires no meticulous decoration or laborious mise en place, can be made quickly and is foolproof. Above all, it’s dense and gooey like truffles! This orange-chocolate cake is mounted on a chocolate cookie crust and sprinkled with cocoa powder. Garnish it with whipped cream, dried orange slices and chocolate curls. Result? A rich, slightly fruity, ultra chocolatey cake.
