As most of you know, Judy and I are confirmed chocoholics and any day is a perfect excuse to indulge in this addictive little confection! Chocolate is such a prestigious luxury often called “food of the gods”.  Experts say that chocolate pampers the senses and dark chocolate is good for your heart. A small bar of it everyday can help keep your heart and cardiovascular system running well. Works for us!

The recipe below is a family favorite. It is rich and silky and perfect for any holiday. Enjoy!

Chocolate Truffle Cake

Ingredients: 

1 pound good quality semi-sweet chocolate* coarsely chopped

10 tablespoons salted butter

5 eggs, separated, room temperature

Sea salt for garnish

Chantilly cream, garnish

Directions:

• Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler over simmering water.
• Stir until smooth.
• Pour into a large bowl.
• Preheat oven to 375F.
• Butter a 9 inch spring form pan. Set aside.
• Beat yolks and fold into cooled chocolate mixture.
• Beat whites to stiff peaks (do not over beat).
• Fold into chocolate mixture.
• Pour batter into buttered pan and bake only 12 minutes. (cake will be loose).
• Cool completely in pan, sprinkle with sea salt for garnish, and then chill in refrigerator for a few hours.
• Just before serving, spoon whipped cream on cake.

*We have used a bittersweet chocolate and it worked just as well.

Chantilly Cream

Delicately sweet, this whipped cream was a favorite of our Nana’s. Judy & I use it as much as we can! It is a perfect choice for any dessert.

 Ingredients:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons confectionery sugar, sifted, more if needed

Directions:

• Combine all and whip until stiff peaks form, taste and add more vanilla or sugar to your liking.

“Twin”cerely Yours,

Twice Baked Twins

Judy Vig and Joy Paoletti

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