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 g) bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened)
* 3/4 cup (175 ml) unsalted butter, cubed and softened
* 2/3 cup (150 ml) granulated sugar
* 4 eggs, separated
* 2/3 cup (150 ml) all-purpose flour
===Chocolate Topping===
* 1/4 cup (50 ml) unsalted butter, softened
* 1/3 cup (75 ml) superfine sugar
* 4 ounces (125 g) bittersweet chocolate, melted
* 1/3 cup (75 ml) canned 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===
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Category:Belgian Desserts
Category:Belgian Recipes
Category:Bittersweet chocolate Recipes
Category:Chocolate Recipes
Category:Cocoa Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Evaporated milk Recipes
Category:Raspberry Recipes