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I should really have warned any chocoholics to avert their eyes before reading this post because this ultra-rich chocolate truffle layer cake, photographed by Lori of Dessert Comes First, is one of the most tempting chocolate desserts in the blogosphere. The cake is from a bakery in Manila called "In Love With Sweets" and they have garnered themselves many fans with this cake. A bestseller, the cake is dense and very, very rich. It has four layers of cake and a very thick, truffle-like fudge frosting that melts into your mouth. The whole thing is topped with a chocolate truffle, but if you have a chance to indulge in this cake, you might want to eat the truffle first, because you won't have room for it if you've able to finish off a whole slice of cake.

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I haven't watched much of the winter olympics yet, and to be quite honest, I don't feel all that bad, as I find them slightly...boring. I can't really get into the competitive spirit watching ice dancing the way I do watching, oh, I don't know, football, maybe?

But still, to support the US teams, I'll be switching to the Olympics a few times today with a plate of fudge truffle cookies topped with sugary snow in honor of the all those snow-based sports. They're dark, rich with chocolate, and not too sweet.

The rustic look of a handmade truffle belies the smooth perfection that lies beneath. For the inside of the truffle, machination can do nothing to improve upon the human touch. It is that rich chocolate creaminess that we crave, far better than a bar any day. Take two and call me in the morning.

[Arriba truffles from Sahagún Handmade Chocolates photographed at the Portland Farmers Market by Sarah Gilbert.]