Belgian Chocolate Truffle Cake

===Description===
Another great Belgian recipe to serve as a dessert at any moment of your day !
This recipe requires good cooking skills but is worth the patience and time !
Enjoy !
===Ingredients===
* 6 ounces (175 gr) has-ingredient::bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened)
* Three-quarters cup (175 ml) has-ingredient::unsalted butter, cubed and softened
* Two-thirds cup (150 ml) has-ingredient::granulated sugar
* 4 has-ingredient::eggs, separated
* Two-thirds cup (150 ml) has-ingredient::all-purpose flour
===Chocolate Topping===
* One quarter cup (50 ml) has-ingredient::unsalted butter, softened
* One-third cup (75 ml) has-ingredient::superfine sugar
* 4 ounces (125 gr) bittersweet chocolate, melted
* One-third cup (75 ml) canned has-ingredient::evaporated milk (2-per-cent preferred)
===Directions===
# In top of double boiler, melt chocolate over swimmering water until smooth. 
# Or place in microwavable bowl; microwave at Medium (50-percent power) for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth. 
# Let cool slightly.
# In a bowl, cream softened butter with Sugar until fluffy; beat in melted chocolate and egg yolks until smooth.
# Sift flour over chocolate mixture and fold in. 
# In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. 
# Fold into chocolate mixture using a whisk until no white streaks remain.
# butter a nine-inch (23 cm) spring-form pan; dust lightly with cocoa powder, shaking off excess. 
# Evenly spread batter in pan; bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees F (180C) for 35 minutes until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. 
# Place on rack and let cool. 
# Run a knife around outside of cake and arrange on serving plate. 
# Spread top and sides of cake with chocolate topping. 
# Refrigerate. 
===Chocolate Topping:===
# In a bowl, cream butter with Sugar until light and fluffy. 
# Stir in melted chocolate and evaporated milk until smooth. 
# Spread over top and sides of cake.
# Serve on large dessert plates dusted with cocoa powder. 
# Garnish with fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream or a small scoop of premium ice cream.
==Notes==
* Can be made one or two days ahead. 
* Cake also freezes well.
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===See Also===
Category: Desserts
Category: Recipes
Category: Belgian Desserts
Category:Belgian Recipes
category:bittersweet chocolate Recipes
category:flour Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:Superfine sugar Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:evaporated milk Recipes
category:ultra-pasteurized cream Recipes
category:cocoa Recipes
category:chocolate Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:cream Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:egg Recipes
category:bittersweet chocolate Recipes
category:flour Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:Superfine sugar Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:evaporated milk Recipes
category:cocoa Recipes
category:chocolate Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:cream Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:egg Recipes
category:raspberry Recipes