Truffle Nest Cake

Truffle Nest Cake

Introduction

This Truffle Nest Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines light, fluffy sponge cake with a creamy, indulgent filling and a nest of chocolate truffles on top. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or when you simply want to impress, the cake layers are soft and airy, while the filling is rich and velvety with hints of white chocolate and dulce de leche. Each bite offers a luxurious blend of textures and flavors, making it a treat both for the eyes and the palate.

Ingredients

For the sponge cake:

• 7 eggs, at room temperature
• 2 cups (400 g) sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups (360 g) wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 350 ml (1½ cups) milk, at room temperature
• 50 ml (3½ tablespoons) sunflower or canola oil

For the truffle nest filling:

• 1 can (395 g) frozen condensed milk
• 1 can (approx. 500 ml) ice cream
• 8 tablespoons powdered milk
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 200 g (7 oz) melted white chocolate
• 1 cup whipped Chantilly cream

For dulce de leche mousse (optional stuffed layer):

• 3 egg whites
• 1 can (395 g) heavy cream without whey
• 1 can (395 g) cooked condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar

For decoration:

• Milk brigadeiros (to form the nest)

Directions